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African Collection
https://australian.museum/learn/cultures/international-collection/african/

In 1884, the Museum acquired nearly 100 cultural objects of the Zulu people, South Africa. Learn more about the collection material originally from Africa.

Published 14 November 2018

International collections culture Africa African Anthropology
Our Global Neighbours: In Praise of Pottery
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/our-global-neighbours-in-praise-of-pottery/

Are pieces of broken clay pots good for anything?

Published 01 July 2016

pottery blog Anthropology
Our Global Neighbours: King Solomon and Spanish dreams in Melanesia
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/our-global-neighbours-king-solomon-and-spanish-dreams-in-melanesia/

Layers of history in Solomon Islands: people, culture and collections.

Published 26 May 2016

Solomon Islands Melanesia blog Anthropology
Balinese Expressions: Baris Dance
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/balinese-expressions-baris-dance/

His eyes move up and down, left and right as the brave young warrior seeks his adversaries.

Published 16 October 2015

Balinese dance Anthropology Blog
Life among the Aztecs
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/life-among-the-aztecs/

What was everyday life like for the Aztec commoner?

Published 08 September 2014

exhibition Aztecs blog Anthropology
Balinese Expressions: What is Lamak?
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/balinese-expressions-what-is-lamak/

Lamak often decorates the shrine's tower where the wooden bell bale kulkul is housed and beaten to call the villagers for ceremonies.

Published 13 August 2014

Balinese blog Anthropology
Ancient Trade Ignores Modern Political Boundaries
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/amri-ancient-trade-ignores-modern-political-boundaries/

Obsidian artefacts reveal social relations between Russia and China about 20,000 years ago.

Published 15 August 2014

stone tool AMRI Blog obsidian Anthropology
Food Culture: Aboriginal Bread
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/food-culture-aboriginal-bread/

How do hunters bake their bread?

Published 05 August 2014

food blog Anthropology
Our Global Neighbours: Evicted Music
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/our-global-neighbours-evicted-music/

Goodbye Sydney University - Gamelan orchestra finds a new home.

Published 23 February 2015

blog Anthropology
Our Global Neighbours: Melanesia – a bird’s-eye view
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/our-global-neighbours-melanesia-a-birds-eye-view/

A mosaic of hair-styles, colours, languages and blurry boundaries.

Published 06 February 2015

Melanesia blog Anthropology

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
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