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Bangu: Big Bats and Little Bats
https://australian.museum/learn/first-nations/burra/big-bats-little-bats/

In Dhurga, one of many languages spoken by the First Nations Yuin people of the NSW South Coast, Bangu is the name for Bat.

Published 16 June 2022

First Nations Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Bats Burra
Who’s who, Bangu: getting to know Microbats
https://australian.museum/learn/first-nations/burra/getting-to-know-microbats/

Bats are the second biggest group of mammals in the world and scientists are still finding new species of little microbats today.

Published 16 June 2022

First Nations Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Bats Burra
Climate change: how can I care for Country?
https://australian.museum/learn/first-nations/burra/climate-change-caring-for-country/

Learn about some simple actions we can take to help support Country through climate change.

Published 16 June 2022

First Nations Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Climate Change Burra
Ocean Currents
https://australian.museum/learn/first-nations/burra/ocean-currents/

Our Oceans are asking us to care about the animals who are eating, breathing and becoming sick from these pollutants before it’s too late.

Published 16 June 2022

Burra Climate Change First Nations Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Ocean currents
Joolah and Googarty (The Lyrebird and the Frog)
https://australian.museum/learn/first-nations/joolah-googarty-lyrebird-frog/

Yuin community leader and knowledge keeper, Uncle Warren Ngarrae Foster shares the story of Joolah and Googarty.

Published 19 February 2025

First Nations Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander FrogID Country
Growing Old in Eora Country
https://australian.museum/learn/first-nations/sydney-elders/growing-old-in-eora-country/

An essay to coincide with the Sydney Elders exhibition, written by Aboriginal Curator Djon Mundine.

Published 30 June 2014

First Nations Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
Leilira blades from Arnhem Land
https://australian.museum/learn/cultures/first-nations-collections/cultural-objects/leilira-blades-from-arnhem-land/

These are five long stone blades with sharp edges, known by archaeologists as Leilira blades.

Published 02 October 2012

First Nations Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
Survival and revival of the string figures of Yirrkala
https://australian.museum/learn/cultures/first-nations-collections/cultural-objects/survival-and-revival-of-the-string-figures-of-yirrkala/

String figures, or Matjka-wuma, are patterns or designs made on the hands with a loop of string.

Published 19 March 2015

First Nations Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultures: Virtual excursion
https://australian.museum/learn/teachers/at-the-museum/virtual-excursions/virtual-excursion-aboriginal-and-torres-strait-islander-cultures/

Connect with a First Nations educator and learn about Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures through this informative virtual excursion designed for primary students.

Published 17 March 2021

Aboriginal primary school aboriginal and torres strait islander histories and cultures First Nations virtual excursion excursions Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Aboriginal Sydney school Aboriginal studies
What is cultural burning?
https://australian.museum/learn/teachers/first-nations-learning-resources/cultural-burning/

Learn about the cultural burning program managed by the Bega Local Aboriginal Land Council and the benefits of cultural burning for Country.

Published 24 November 2020

Aboriginal climate change bushfire Bushfires bush foods and medicine Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander climate impacts

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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