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Spinning tops
https://australian.museum/learn/cultures/atsi-collection/aboriginal-toys/spinning-topsgeneral/

We have 15 spinning tops in our collection from Queensland and the Torres Strait. The earliest from Queensland date from 1894 to 1905.

Published 11 November 2018

First Nations toys toy
Propeller toy
https://australian.museum/learn/cultures/atsi-collection/aboriginal-toys/propeller-toy/

Our collection has one wooden toy propeller from Yirrkala in the Northern Territory.

Published 11 November 2018

First Nations toys toy
Leaf games from Yuendumu
https://australian.museum/learn/cultures/atsi-collection/aboriginal-toys/leaf-game/

In Yuendumu in the Northern Territory leaves are used in a leaf game.

Published 11 November 2018

First Nations toys games toy
The Hedley and McCulloch Collection: Torres Strait 1907
https://australian.museum/learn/cultures/atsi-collection/cultural-objects/the-headley-and-mcculloch-collection-torres-strait-1907/

Between 29 August and 4 October 1907 Charles Hedley and Alan R. McCulloch collected 167 objects, mostly from Mer (Murray Island), Torres Strait.

Published 29 November 2018

First Nations Torres Straits
Bayala Nura: Yarning Country
https://australian.museum/about/history/exhibitions/bayala-nura-yarning-country/

Celebrate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities through a rich diversity of objects and fascinating stories of living culture.

Published 16 May 2018

First Nations Cultural collections Indigenous Australia permanent exhibition
Garrigarrang: Sea Country
https://australian.museum/visit/whats-on/garrigarrang-sea-country/

From the Sydney Basin to Torres Strait, discover and celebrate the rich cultures of Australia’s Salt Water People, who for tens of thousands of years have lived and flourished on Garrigarrang nura – sea country.

Published 16 May 2018

First Nations Cultural collections Indigenous Australia permanent exhibition
Spark
https://australian.museum/about/history/exhibitions/spark/

Learn about cutting-edge technologies and time-tested approaches created by Australian innovators to protect our planet.

Published 13 May 2021

technology science innovation climate change First Nations
Bilas: Body Adornment from Papua New Guinea
https://australian.museum/about/history/exhibitions/bilas/

This special exhibition showcased the beauty and diversity of cultural decoration and body adornment from Papua New Guinea.

Published 09 May 2023

Pacific collection First Nations Pasifika Bilas Body adornment
Australian Archaeology Resources
https://australian.museum/learn/collections/museum-archives-library/research-library/guides/australian-archaeology-guide/

Discover Australian Archaeology resources in the Australian Museum Research Library.

Published 10 April 2019

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The 2020 Project First Nations Community Consultation Report
https://australian.museum/learn/first-nations/the-2020-project/

The 2020 Project is a First Nations-led response to the upcoming 250th anniversary in 2020 of James Cook’s voyage along Australia’s eastern coastline during 1770.

Published 01 July 2019

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander First Nations exhibition

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 kids learning space
10am - 4.30pm

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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. 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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Spinning tops
https://australian.museum/learn/cultures/atsi-collection/aboriginal-toys/spinning-topsgeneral/

Propeller toy
https://australian.museum/learn/cultures/atsi-collection/aboriginal-toys/propeller-toy/

Leaf games from Yuendumu
https://australian.museum/learn/cultures/atsi-collection/aboriginal-toys/leaf-game/

The Hedley and McCulloch Collection: Torres Strait 1907
https://australian.museum/learn/cultures/atsi-collection/cultural-objects/the-headley-and-mcculloch-collection-torres-strait-1907/

Bayala Nura: Yarning Country
https://australian.museum/about/history/exhibitions/bayala-nura-yarning-country/

Garrigarrang: Sea Country
https://australian.museum/visit/whats-on/garrigarrang-sea-country/

Spark
https://australian.museum/about/history/exhibitions/spark/

Bilas: Body Adornment from Papua New Guinea
https://australian.museum/about/history/exhibitions/bilas/

Australian Archaeology Resources
https://australian.museum/learn/collections/museum-archives-library/research-library/guides/australian-archaeology-guide/

The 2020 Project First Nations Community Consultation Report
https://australian.museum/learn/first-nations/the-2020-project/

Tails from the Coasts

Burra

RELICS

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