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‘Dinosaur’ Gold Nugget
https://australian.museum/learn/minerals/mineral-factsheets/dinosaur-gold-nugget/

This gold nugget, worn smooth by the action of water, has an uncanny resemblance to a prehistoric reptile, and has been called the ‘Dinosaur’ gold nugget.

Published 07 December 2022

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Australian theropods
https://australian.museum/learn/dinosaurs/australian-dinosaurs/australian-theropod-dinosaurs/

The Australian theropod fossil record is extremely limited. Triassic and Jurassic theropod body fossils are completely unknown on this continent. Most Australian theropod fossils come from the Early to Late Cretaceous, largely because sedimentary rocks of this age far more productive for fossils in

Published 17 September 2009
What is a dinosaur?
https://australian.museum/learn/dinosaurs/fact-sheets/what-is-a-dinosaur/

The word ‘dinosaur’ means ‘terrible lizard’ in Greek.

Published 02 November 2018
Weet weets
https://australian.museum/learn/cultures/atsi-collection/aboriginal-toys/weet-weets-general-/

Weet weets were designed to be thrown over long distances, and when thrown, would make hopping movements across the ground.

Published 07 August 2015

First Nations toys toy
Chimu Pottery and its meaning
https://australian.museum/learn/cultures/international-collection/chimu-pottery-and-its-meaning/

Black and mass produced with maritime motives.

Published 03 June 2014
Chimu State
https://australian.museum/learn/cultures/international-collection/chimu-state/

Peruvian connections in the Museum’s holdings.

Published 30 May 2014
Faience in Egyptian Culture
https://australian.museum/learn/cultures/international-collection/ancient-egyptian/faience-in-egyptian-culture/

A dazzling history of a special ceramic material.

Published 22 May 2014

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Bull Apis - E39829
https://australian.museum/learn/cultures/international-collection/ancient-egyptian/bull-apis-e39829/

The life and death of Egyptian god.

Published 17 July 2014

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Ancient African Civilisations
https://australian.museum/learn/cultures/international-collection/african/ancient-african-civilisations/

East, West and the Sahara between.

Published 19 October 2013

Africa
Stone Rubbing from Nestorian Stele: 1900s
https://australian.museum/learn/cultures/international-collection/chinese/stone-rubbing-from-nestorian-stele-1900s/

Precursor of photocopy from China.

Published 11 February 2014

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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
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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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