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Foja Parotia
https://australian.museum/about/history/exhibitions/birds-of-paradise/foja-parotia/

Foja Parotia, Scientific name: Parotia berlepschi

Published 31 March 2011

Birds Birds of Paradise Foja Parotia Parotia berlepschi
Lawes’ Parotia
https://australian.museum/about/history/exhibitions/birds-of-paradise/lawes-parotia/

Lawes’ Parotia, Birds of Paradise

Published 24 March 2011

Birds Birds of Paradise Parotia lawesii Lawes’ Parotia
Swift Parrot
https://australian.museum/learn/animals/birds/swift-parrot/

The Swift Parrot migrates between Tasmania and the Australian mainland each year to breed.

Published 10 August 2022

Birds Gould publication
Tasmanian Thornbill
https://australian.museum/learn/animals/birds/tasmanian-thornbill/

Reverend Thomas J. Ewing (d.1876) for whom this bird is named was the headmaster of the Queen's Orphan Schools, Tasmania. John Gould (who first described the bird) stayed with Rev. Ewing during his visit to Tasmania in 1838-39.

Published 28 July 2023

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Spotted Harrier
https://australian.museum/learn/animals/birds/spotted-harrier/

The Spotted Harrier is a slim bodied raptor with an owl-like facial disc, and long tail.

Published 28 February 2023

Birds Gould publication
Norfolk Island Kaka
https://australian.museum/learn/animals/birds/norfolk-island-kaka/

The Norfolk Island Kaka had grey-brown on the crown and nape, with yellow to orange on the cheeks.

Published 28 February 2023

Birds Gould publication
Draw your own Birds of Australia: Primary
https://australian.museum/learn/teachers/at-the-museum/draw-birds-primary/

Mixing Science and Visual Arts, in this limited-time program students will learn about Australian birds and make artworks using a variety of materials.

Published 02 April 2025

Art Birds Birds of Australia art birds drawing education education program educator-led primary school school visual art visual arts
Draw your own Birds of Australia: Secondary
https://australian.museum/learn/teachers/at-the-museum/draw-birds-secondary/

This special offering engages students as artists through drawing and printmaking using Museum collections.

Published 02 April 2025

Art Birds Birds of Australia art birds drawing education education program educator-led primary school school visual art visual arts
Rituals of Seduction: Birds of Paradise
https://australian.museum/about/history/exhibitions/birds-of-paradise/

This exhibition featured a selection of the Museum’s collections from the Southern Highlands, Eastern Highlands and Western Highlands, including a variety of human hair wigs, feathered headdress, judge wigs, shells woven aprons and shell forehead ornaments.

Published 29 October 2018

past exhibitions Birds Rituals of Seduction Exhibition birds of paradise
World Migratory Bird Day 2013
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/world-migratory-bird-day-2013/

To recognise World Migratory Bird Day Australian Museum Streamwatch volunteers participated in a wetlands day at Bicentennial Park.

Published 12 May 2013

Birds life long learning Blog

Tails from the Coasts

Presented with the National Museum of Singapore, this culturally significant collection of watercolours brings to life extraordinary species and captivating stories.

Special exhibition
On now

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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 education space
10am - 4.30pm

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RELICS

Vintage objects meet miniature LEGO® worlds in RELICS: A New World Rises, an extraordinary exhibition created by LEGO® Masters winners. Opening 16 August at the Australian Museum.

Special Exhibition
Opens 16 August 2025

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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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