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The returning Boomerang: how it flies
https://australian.museum/learn/cultures/atsi-collection/boomerangs/the-returning-boomerang-how-it-flies/

Observing returning boomerangs in flight is to enjoy a fascinating phenomenon of physics.

Published 03 February 2011

First Nations boomerang
Cuddie Springs site
https://australian.museum/learn/collections/natural-science/australian-archaeology/cuddie-springs-site-dreamtime-story/

How water and prehistoric animal bones came together at the spring.

Published 30 January 2018
See the vampire flying frog...
https://australian.museum/learn/animals/frogs/see-the-vampire-flying-frog/

Sucked in by Twilight and True Blood? Here’s a new breed of vampire to add to the list!

Published 04 February 2011
Larval fish life
https://australian.museum/learn/animals/fishes/larval-fish-life/

In his recent paper, Jeff Leis provides more information about the life of larval fishes.

Published 11 November 2010

Larval fishes Ichthyology paper scientific research
Legacy Giving Ambassador: Lynne Cairncross
https://australian.museum/get-involved/join/foundation/long-term-member-now-bequest-ambassador/

For Lynne, leaving a legacy gift is about knowing your support will make a difference beyond your lifetime.

Published 09 March 2018

Australian Museum Foundation
Footbinding
https://australian.museum/about/history/exhibitions/body-art/footbinding/

Chinese folklore attributes the origins of footbinding to a fox who tried to conceal its paws while assuming the human guise of the Shang Empress. Another version suggests that the Empress had a club foot and insisted that all women bind their feet so that hers became the model for beauty.

Published 26 October 2010

body art past exhibitions
The Meaning of Ta Tau - Samoan Tattoing
https://australian.museum/about/history/exhibitions/body-art/the-meaning-of-ta-tau-samoan-tattoing/

The word tatau (tattoo) in Samoan means appropriate, balanced and fitting.

Published 26 October 2015

body art past exhibitions
The Meaning of Ta Moko - Maori Tattooing
https://australian.museum/about/history/exhibitions/body-art/the-meaning-of-ta-moko-maori-tattooing/

Ta Moko was like a history of a person's achievements and represented their status in their tribe.

Published 30 September 2015

past exhibition body art
Tattooing - Earliest examples
https://australian.museum/about/history/exhibitions/body-art/tattooing-earliest-examples/

Tattooed markings on skin and incised markings in clay provide some of the earliest evidence that humans have long practised a wide range of body art.

Published 26 October 2010

body art past exhibitions
Papua New Guinea Scarification
https://australian.museum/about/history/exhibitions/body-art/papua-new-guinea-scarification/

In Papua New Guinea, scarification is usually related to initiation. In the middle Sepik region, it is believed that migrating ancestral crocodiles established human populations.

Published 26 October 2010

body art past exhibitions

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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