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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
How to make traditional matjka-wuma (string figures)
https://australian.museum/inside-out/homeschool-resources/how-to-make-matjka-wuma-string-figures/

Learn from our First Nations staff to make traditional matjka-wuma (String Figures).

Published 13 September 2021

First Nations kids activities
How to make a rock engraving
https://australian.museum/inside-out/homeschool-resources/how-to-make-rock-engraving/

Be inspired by First Nations rock engravings and make your very own artwork using air-dry clay, playdough, sand and carving tools.

Published 13 September 2021

First Nations kids activities
bugia naway gabun buridja (Learn Today from Yesterday for a Better Tomorrow)
https://australian.museum/learn/first-nations/unsettled/signal-fires/learn-today/

Carved spotted gum from bushfire- ravaged Country by Uncle Noel Butler, 2021.

Published 12 July 2021

First Nations Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander sculpture
jumalung (Platypus) Coolamon
https://australian.museum/learn/first-nations/unsettled/signal-fires/jumalung-coolamon/

Gifted by 74 men as a representation of Yuin Gurandgi land and lore from the timeless connection of spirit through Uncle Max Dulumunmun Harrison, 2021.

Published 10 July 2021

First Nations Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander coolamon
Ceremony Wear for Granma Coomee
https://australian.museum/learn/first-nations/unsettled/signal-fires/ceremony-wear/

Sharon Mason, Aunty Vivian Mason, Ashweeni Mason, and Savitri Mason, 2019

Published 12 July 2021

First Nations Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander ceremony
Sovereignty, false pretences without the rightful consent
https://australian.museum/learn/first-nations/unsettled/recognising-invasions/sovereignty/

Elder Waubin Richard Aken, Traditional Owner of Tuined and appointed Tribal Historian for Kaurareg First Nations people, discusses the HMB Endeavour’s voyage from his people’s accounts and perspectives.

Published 23 July 2021

First Nations Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander sovereignty
Not a discovery voyage
https://australian.museum/learn/first-nations/unsettled/recognising-invasions/not-a-discovery-voyage/

The HMB Endeavour’s voyage was originally commissioned as a scientific mission. When the British Admiralty (Royal Navy) found out where Cook was going, they took advantage of the opportunity to expand the British Empire’s interests in the Pacific.

Published 03 August 2021

First Nations Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander possession
Schools Reconciliation Challenge 2022: Art Collaboration finalists
https://australian.museum/learn/teachers/schools-reconciliation-challenge/art-collaboration-finalists/

Art Collaboration finalists from the 2022 Schools Reconciliation Challenge, share their artworks and stories inspired by the theme From River to Sea: Our Island Home.

Published 27 October 2022

First Nations education reconciliation schools

Machu Picchu and the Golden Empires of Peru

Come face-to-face with one of the most remarkable gold collections to ever tour the globe in the immersive exhibition, <i>Machu Picchu and the Golden Empires of Peru</i> and add-on VR experience.

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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
Opening Saturday 10 May

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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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