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Live at the AM podcast: Humannature series – Alice Te Punga Somerville
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/live-at-the-am-podcast-humannature-series-alice-te-punga-somerville/

Alice Te Punga Somerville, University of Waikato, gives her talk, 'Taupata, taro, roots, earth: the (Indigenous) politics of gardening'.

Published 10 September 2018

AMplify human nature podcast
The hidden abundance of frogs
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/the-hidden-abundance-of-frogs/

The sheer number of frogs that live in healthy ecosystems- from wetlands to deserts- may surprise you!

Published 11 September 2018
A massive month of celebrating science at the AM
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/a-massive-month-of-celebrating-science-at-the-am/

August was a huge month for AMRI as science took centre stage at the museum.

Published 04 September 2018
Twelve hundred leagues under the seas
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/twelve-hundred-leagues-under-the-seas/

New worm species have been discovered thousands of metres below the ocean surface in the Australian eastern abyss

Published 27 August 2018
Ancient featherwork: The creation of the Cook’s cape replica
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/ancient-featherwork-the-creation-of-the-cooks-cape-replica/

The traditions of Pacific craftsmanship endure in the work of Hawaiian master Rick Makanaaloha Kia'imeaokekanaka San Nicolas.

Published 07 August 2018

Westpac Long Gallery blog Pacific collection Hawaii Polynesian
A call for photos of blood suckers
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/a-call-for-photos-of-blood-suckers/

DNA from mosquitos' meals could give insight into endangered frog populations.

Published 24 July 2018
Out of the ashes: Post-bushfire lessons on how we can better manage our fauna
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/out-of-the-ashes/

In September 2021, the Royal Zoological Society of NSW held their annual forum online – receiving more registrations than ever before, with a tremendous range of talks focused on the impacts of the 2019-20 megafires and post-bushfire management.

Published 28 September 2021
Egyptian mummy masks: Conservation project introduction - part 1
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/egyptian-mummy-masks-conservation-introduction/

Melissa Holt, project conservator at the Australian Museum, tells us about the conservation treatment of four Ancient Egyptian Cartonnage coverings, including three masks! Read part one, in this special AM blog series.

Published 18 October 2021
Opening day is here again! Let's come back to our senses
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/opening-day/

As we open our doors on Monday 11 October with a wholehearted ‘welcome back!’, we hope you’ll be as ready as we are to soak in the full effects of our treasured space.

Published 08 October 2021
Chew on this! The diet of an extinct "panda-like" marsupial from New Guinea
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/chew-on-this/

What did the “Beast of Huli" eat? The diet of this bizarre extinct marsupial, which had similarities to both giant wombats and pandas, has remained a mystery. PhD student Joshua White, with coauthors, examined the teeth of this species to help answer these questions.

Published 26 November 2021

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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