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Whale poo and climate change
https://australian.museum/learn/first-nations/burra/whale-poo-climate-change/

Learn how the connection between whales and climate change reach far and wide across Country.

Published 16 June 2022

Burra Climate Change First Nations Whales Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
Listening to Country
https://australian.museum/learn/first-nations/burra/listening-to-country/

We are all connected to Country so it is important to understand how everything works and notice when patterns change.

Published 16 June 2022

Burra Climate Change Country First Nations Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
A First Nations lens on glass in Australia
https://australian.museum/learn/first-nations/first-nations-glass/

As a Waanyi descendant, I am proud to be a part of the longest living cultures in Australia and have had the opportunity to highlight a small part of First Nations knowledges and their place in National Science Week 2022.

Published 12 August 2022

First Nations Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander canoe
First Nations Pride and a retrospective on LGBTQIA+ celebration at the Australian Museum
https://australian.museum/inside-out/pride-light/mardi-gras/

Learn more about Aunty Barbara McGrady's photography of First Nations Sistagirls at Sydney Mardi Gras, relive the iconic 1994 exhibition 'Prejudice & Pride' and meet Progress Shark.

Published 07 February 2023

First Nations Pride
Consultation Report 2025
https://australian.museum/learn/first-nations/community-consultation-report-2025/

The Australian Museum is developing a new permanent Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander exhibition, with two comprehensive surveys conducted between 2023-2024 to gather contemporary insights for the First Nations Curatorial team.

Published 20 May 2025

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Community Consultation Exhibition First Nations
Shellfish hooks
https://australian.museum/learn/cultures/first-nations-collections/cultural-objects/shellfish-hooks/

Sequence of shellfish hooks manufacture for fishing.

Published 02 October 2012

First Nations Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander fishing
Why a Boomerang flies
https://australian.museum/learn/cultures/first-nations-collections/boomerangs/why-a-boomerang-flies/

The vital boomerang attributes: convex top surface, distinctive curve, thin body and wide surface area are essential to the boomerang's aerodynamic properties.

Published 04 February 2011

First Nations boomerang
Woppaburra people of the Keppel Islands
https://australian.museum/learn/cultures/first-nations-collections/woppaburra-people-of-the-keppel-islands/

Woppaburra are from a wider Whale Dreaming Indigenous Community around coastal Australia. This is a showcase our ancestor’s cultural objects and their history, as an invaluable cultural educational and teaching/learning tool for all Australians.

Published 17 August 2017

First Nations Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
Turtle Dreaming: Weaving
https://australian.museum/learn/teachers/at-the-museum/turtle-dreaming/

In this hands-on weaving program, students will learn about how Aboriginal peoples care for and connect to Country.

Published 16 October 2024

First Nations early stage 1 education education program kindergarten primary school program school stage 1
Australian Museum Presents World Premiere of Carriberrie: A Virtual Reality Journey of Aboriginal Dance and Song
https://australian.museum/about/organisation/media-centre/australian-museum-presents-world-premiere-of-carriberrie-a-virtual-reality-journey-of-aboriginal-dance-and-song/

The Australian Museum presents the world premiere of Carriberrie, celebrating Aboriginal dance, music and song in virtual reality (VR).

Published 23 April 2018

media Aboriginal First Nations virtual reality VR

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.

Permanent exhibition
Open daily

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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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