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Remembering The Art of Eric Carle exhibition
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/remembering-the-art-of-eric-carle-exhibition/

Whilst the Australian Museum had considered the needs of young children when designing interactive areas for some time, it was not until the late 1990's that we had a designated area for pre-schoolers.

Published 01 June 2012

early years interactive kids at the am blog
Our First Volunteer - Hereward Kesteven
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/our-first-volunteer/

Celebrating our nations' volunteers this week - let's celebrate the Museum's first official volunteer - 20 year-old Hereward Kesteven.

Published 16 June 2017

archives volunteer
Happy Birthday Edward Lear
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/happy-birthday-edward-lear/

On 12 May, we celebrate Edward Lear's 200th birthday. Best known for 'The Owl and The Pussycat' he was also a natural history artist.

Published 12 February 2013

natural history blog research library
The Ball that wasn't
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/the-ball-that-wasnt/

In 1864 The Australian Museum was the venue chosen for a reception for the visit of H.R.H. the Duke of Edinburgh. Why wasn't it held?

Published 09 January 2014

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Why are we running a fashion design competition?
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/fashion-design-competition-fashion-less-waste/

Some of the aims of our annual Fashion Less Waste design competition are revealed...

Published 20 April 2012

design fashion design
New acquisition in Archives -- Fishing Notes, c1900-1931
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/new-acquisitions-in-archives-fishing-notes/

A beautiful but mysterious notebook has been transferred to Archives from the Fish section.

Published 09 January 2014
Deep Oceans - Painting ocean formations
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/painting-ocean-formations/

For our Deep Oceans exhibition Tina Mansson is painting the formations of the ocean floor onto the Museum’s ‘Globe’...

Published 20 April 2012
DigiVol: Thoughts from Vanessa Finney
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/digivol-thoughts-from-vanessa-finney/

An interview with Vanessa Finney, Manager Archives and Records who talks about her experiences working with the Digitisation Project.

Published 07 September 2012

archives Digivol Blog
Point and Shoot #5 - What lens or focal length should I use
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/point-and-shoot-5-what-lens-should-i-use/

From the blog series 'Point and Shoot' by Museum photographers Carl Bento and James King

Published 15 March 2012

photography blog
Sawfish saw in action
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/sawfish-saw-in-action/

This movie clip shows a sawfish feeding. Sawfishes can slash from side to side with the rostrum to stun, impale or even cut prey fishes in half. The rostrum can also pin fishes to the substrate where they are ingested.

Published 06 March 2012

Ichthyology blog fish

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 education space
10am - 4.30pm

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RELICS

Vintage objects meet miniature LEGO® 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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