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Self-determination
https://australian.museum/learn/first-nations/unsettled/healing-nations/self-determination/

For over a century, First Nations peoples have demonstrated the importance and successes of self-determination.

Published 27 August 2021

First Nations Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander self determination
The great Australian silence
https://australian.museum/learn/first-nations/unsettled/healing-nations/the-great-australian-silence/

Listening to and learning from First Nations peoples about their cultures and histories can allow avenues for us to start to remember differently, in ways that heal instead of harm.

Published 25 August 2021

First Nations Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
Blood Money
https://australian.museum/learn/first-nations/unsettled/continued-resistance/sovereignty/

The Blood Money series by Dr Ryan Presley prompts us to critically consider who we commemorate on Australian currency and in the national public memory.

Published 03 September 2021

First Nations Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander blood money
Estuaries: mixing places
https://australian.museum/learn/first-nations/burra/estuaries-mixing-places/

First Nations people recognise Estuaries as mixing places of abundant foods, resources for making tools and important gathering places.

Published 10 May 2022

First Nations Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Estuary Burra
Starting where you are: First Nations non-linear storytelling
https://australian.museum/learn/first-nations/burra/non-linear-stories/

For First Nations people, stories and lifecycles don’t need to have a beginning and an ending because they happen continuously in circles and patterns.

Published 10 May 2022

First Nations Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Burra
Who’s who, Bangu: how to tell the difference between Flying-fox Bats
https://australian.museum/learn/first-nations/burra/difference-between-flying-fox-bats/

Learn how to tell our nectivorous (nectar-eating) and frugivorous (fruit-eating) Flying-fox Bangu apart.

Published 07 June 2022

First Nations Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Bats Burra
Whale poo and climate change
https://australian.museum/learn/first-nations/burra/whale-poo-climate-change/

Learn how the connection between whales and climate change reach far and wide across Country.

Published 16 June 2022

Burra Climate Change First Nations Whales Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
Listening to Country
https://australian.museum/learn/first-nations/burra/listening-to-country/

We are all connected to Country so it is important to understand how everything works and notice when patterns change.

Published 16 June 2022

Burra Climate Change Country First Nations Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
A First Nations lens on glass in Australia
https://australian.museum/learn/first-nations/first-nations-glass/

As a Waanyi descendant, I am proud to be a part of the longest living cultures in Australia and have had the opportunity to highlight a small part of First Nations knowledges and their place in National Science Week 2022.

Published 12 August 2022

First Nations Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander canoe
Consultation Report 2025
https://australian.museum/learn/first-nations/community-consultation-report-2025/

The Australian Museum is developing a new permanent Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander exhibition, with two comprehensive surveys conducted between 2023-2024 to gather contemporary insights for the First Nations Curatorial team.

Published 20 May 2025

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Community Consultation Exhibition First Nations

RELICS

Vintage objects meet miniature LEGO^® brick worlds in RELICS: A New World Rises, an extraordinary exhibition created by LEGO^® Masters winners.

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2025 Australian Geographic Nature Photographer of the Year

See nature in a whole new light in this stunning, photographic exhibition, featuring works by some of the world's best nature photographers.

Special exhibition
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Unfinished Business

Experience an accessible 3D photography exhibition detailing personal stories from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples living with disabilities across Australia.

Special exhibition
Opens 1 November

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Wansolmoana

Experience the diverse and dynamic cultures of Pasifika peoples through stories and objects from across the region.

Permanent exhibition
Open daily

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Burra

Be transported on an immersive journey through the eyes of burra (eel) in the Australian Museum’s learning and play space.

Permanent kids learning space
10am - 4.30pm

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Minerals

Be dazzled by over 1800 spectacular rocks and minerals in our new Minerals Gallery.

Permanent exhibition
Open daily

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