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Radioactive dating
https://australian.museum/learn/minerals/shaping-earth/radioactive-dating/

Radioactive dating is a method of dating rocks and minerals using radioactive isotopes. This method is useful for igneous and metamorphic rocks, which cannot be dated by the stratigraphic correlation method used for sedimentary rocks.

Published 06 October 2009

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Glossary of geoscience terms
https://australian.museum/learn/minerals/shaping-earth/glossary-geoscience-terms/

Geoscience (also known as earth sciences and geology) is the study of the Earth and includes all non-living parts of our environment, and everything below the Earth's surface. Here are some common geoscience terms explained.

Published 24 December 2009

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Metamorphic rocks
https://australian.museum/learn/minerals/shaping-earth/metamorphic-rocks/

Metamorphic rocks form because of changes in temperature and depth of burial within the Earth in a solid state without actual melting.

Published 11 February 2009

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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.

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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.

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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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