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Ceremonial textile (geringsing) E097472
https://australian.museum/learn/cultures/international-collection/indonesia/ceremonial-textile/

Geringsing cloths are made using the double ikat method, a demanding process requiring both the warp and weft threads to be bound and dyed so that when woven together they match up to form the design.

Published 24 July 2023
Māori fish hooks
https://australian.museum/learn/cultures/pacific-collection/fish-hooks/maori/

Fishing holds profound significance in Te Ao Māori, the Māori world, as evidenced by its creation story.

Published 10 October 2023

Pacific Culture Pacific collection Aotearoa Wansolmoana Maori Pasifika
Egyptian funerary boat model
https://australian.museum/learn/cultures/international-collection/ancient-egyptian/egyptian-funerary-boat/

This Egyptian funerary boat model, made of some 30 parts, is the most complex object in our Egyptian Collection. Purchased at an auction in 1913 by Ernest J. Wunderlich, a trustee of the Australian Museum, it has no documentation or provenance.

Published 01 February 2024

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.

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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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Wild Planet

Welcome to life on Earth. Every one of Earth’s millions of species is unique, but they are all connected through evolution. Come and see life in all its glorious diversity – over 400 animals under one roof!

Permanent exhibition
Open daily

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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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