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Which fishes eat sponges?
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/which-fishes-eat-sponges/

A colleague just asked me this question. I had to confess that I wasn't sure of the answer.

Published 18 June 2011

Ichthyology sponges blog fish
Meeting our young friends
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/meeting-our-young-friends/

The Queen's Birthday long-weekend saw huge crowds visit the Museum. We thank everyone for coming out in such blustery and wintery weather. We especially thank one visitor for bringing his mum to his favourite place.

Published 15 August 2011
Who is the woman painting the background?
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/who-is-the-woman-painting-the-background/

Investigating the woman in the 1922 photograph of two museum staff painting the background of one of the museum's first dioramas.

Published 22 June 2011
Birds with a Beat dancers perform at the Museum 2011
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/birds-with-a-beat-dancers-perform-at-the-museum-2011/

The Australian Museum's dance video competition, Birds with a Beat, was a great success.

Published 27 April 2015
Kermadec wrap-up
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/kermadec-wrap-up/

Since I last posted to Fish Bits, I have participated in an amazing field trip to the Kermadec Islands. I returned earlier this week and have now resumed adding content to the fish site.

Published 03 June 2011

Ichthyology expedition kermadec island blog
Follow up with Dr Sandy Ingleby
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/follow-up-with-dr-sandy-ingleby/

We caught up with Dr Sandy Ingleby, manager of the mammals collection after she had collected the sperm whale jaw from Sydney's Newport Beach.

Published 01 June 2011

Mammalogy blog
An App for Museum Conservators?
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/an-app-for-museum-conservators/

The following question has been asked on Twitter: "Answers in <240 characters, please! RT: @thesherrin: What would a iPad app for conservators do, or what would they want it to do? #mtogo". I asked one of our Conservators, Sheldon, what he thought...

Published 27 May 2011

App conservator
What is the Colly-gator up to?
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/what-is-the-colly-gator-up-to/

Colin Johnson, an exhibition project officer (aka "the Colly-gator") is one of the team working on the restoration and conservation of our oldest showcase. What is he up to?

Published 22 May 2011
A modern day detective story
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/a-modern-day-detective-story/

Unlocking the mysteries behind the Museum's oldest showcase.

Published 19 May 2011

archives display
Our “misty” showcases
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/our-misty-showcases/

To see or not to see? That is the question.

Published 17 May 2011

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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