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Recovering a 'lost collection' - the Saemann minerals
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/recovering-a-lost-collection/

Not much has been written about our oldest surviving mineral collection because for more than 150 years it’s been almost lost to sight.

Published 18 September 2015

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Minerals conversation starters
https://australian.museum/learn/teachers/learning/cs-minerals-copy/

Which three minerals would you choose to make a piece of jewellery? Use our Minerals conversation starters for fun suggestions and prompts for how to engage with this exhibition.

Published 07 June 2023

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Peridot
https://australian.museum/learn/minerals/gemstones/peridot/

Facts about Peridot.

Published 12 September 2012

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Rhodonite
https://australian.museum/learn/minerals/gemstones/rhodonite/

Facts about Rhodonite.

Published 12 September 2012

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Nephrite jade
https://australian.museum/learn/minerals/gemstones/nephrite-jade/

Facts about Nephrite jade.

Published 24 October 2012

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Garnet
https://australian.museum/learn/minerals/gemstones/garnet/

Facts about Garnet

Published 12 September 2012

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Topaz
https://australian.museum/learn/minerals/gemstones/topaz/

Facts about Topaz.

Published 06 May 2015

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Sapphire and Ruby
https://australian.museum/learn/minerals/gemstones/sapphire-and-ruby/

Facts about Sapphire and Ruby.

Published 12 September 2012

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Crocoite on Limonite
https://australian.museum/learn/minerals/mineral-factsheets/crocoite-limonite/

These fragile, needle-like crocoite crystals radiate beautifully from a crumbly gossan matrix.

Published 07 December 2022

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Copper
https://australian.museum/learn/minerals/mineral-factsheets/copper/

This group of arborescent (branching), cylindrical copper crystals is a very fine example of specimens found throughout the oxidised zone of the Broken Hill orebody.

Published 07 December 2022

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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.

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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.

Special exhibition
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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
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Surviving Australia

Discover Australia's most fascinating creatures, from the deadly redback spider and revered bull shark, to ancient giant wombats and fanged kangaroos.

Permanent exhibition
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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
Free entry
10am - 4.30pm

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Minerals

Be dazzled by over 1800 spectacular rocks and minerals in our new Minerals Gallery.

Permanent exhibition
Free entry
Open daily

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