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John and Elizabeth Gould
https://australian.museum/publications/birds-storybox/john-elizabeth-gould/

John Gould and his wife Elizabeth Gould arrived in Australia in 1838 and spent over a year drawing, collecting and writing about the birds they found.

Published 08 March 2023

Birds of Australia Gould publication
Australian bird species
https://australian.museum/publications/birds-storybox/bird-species/

Australia is known for its unique and diverse birdlife, with many species found nowhere else in the world. Discover the bird species featured in The Birds of Australia STORYBOX.

Published 09 March 2023

Birds Birds of Australia Gould publication
Spotted Pardalote
https://australian.museum/learn/animals/birds/spotted-pardalote/

The Spotted Pardalote is sometimes known as the "Headache Bird" because of the continuous "sleep-may-be" call it gives during the breeding season.

Published 27 July 2018

Birds Gould publication
Pied Currawong
https://australian.museum/learn/animals/birds/pied-currawong/

Pied Currawongs are known for their distinctive, loud and ringing calls which can be far-reaching throughout their territories.

Published 13 April 2010

Birds Gould publication
Pied Butcherbird
https://australian.museum/learn/animals/birds/pied-butcherbird/

A medium-sized black and white bird with a black hood, dark brown eye, black throat and a long, hooked, grey and black bill.

Published 20 September 2018

Birds Gould publication
Superb Lyrebird
https://australian.museum/learn/animals/birds/superb-lyrebird/

The Superb Lyrebird looks like a large brown pheasant.

Published 15 April 2010

Birds Gould publication
First Nations storytelling
https://australian.museum/publications/birds-storybox/first-nations-storytelling/

Australia’s birds play many symbolic roles in First Nations cultures. As carriers of story, they teach us how to live in connection with other living beings.

Published 09 March 2023

Birds Birds of Australia First Nations Gould publication
The Birds of Australia STORYBOX
https://australian.museum/publications/birds-storybox/about/

Inspired by the work of John and Elizabeth Gould, The Birds of Australia, showcases a unique digital experience presented on a 3D storytelling cube.

Published 09 March 2023

Birds Birds of Australia Gould publication
Barn Owl
https://australian.museum/learn/animals/birds/barn-owl/

Subspecies of the Barn Owl are found on every continent in the world except Antarctica.

Published 09 May 2011

Birds Gould publication
Australian Ringneck
https://australian.museum/learn/animals/birds/australian-ringneck/

In Western Australia, these parrots are known as Twenty Eights, from the contact call - a whistled 'twen-ty-eight' - of Australian Ringnecks in the forests of the south-west.

Published 27 July 2018

Birds Gould publication

Machu Picchu and the Golden Empires of Peru

Come face-to-face with one of the most remarkable gold collections to ever tour the globe in the immersive exhibition, <i>Machu Picchu and the Golden Empires of Peru</i> and add-on VR experience.

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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
Opening Saturday 10 May

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Wild Planet

Welcome to life on Earth. Every one of Earth’s millions of species is unique, but they are all connected through evolution. Come and see life in all its glorious diversity – over 400 animals under one roof!

Permanent exhibition
Open daily

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Minerals

Be dazzled by over 1800 spectacular rocks and minerals in our new Minerals Gallery.

Permanent exhibition
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