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Slender Sunfish, Ranzania laevis (Pennant, 1776)
https://australian.museum/learn/animals/fishes/slender-sunfish-ranzania-laevis/

Slender Sunfish, Ranzania laevis (Pennant, 1776)

Published 03 May 2013

Molidae Sunfish fish
Ocean Sunfish, Mola mola (Linnaeus, 1758)
https://australian.museum/learn/animals/fishes/ocean-sunfish-mola-mola/

Ocean Sunfish, Mola mola (Linnaeus, 1758)

Published 22 May 2015

Molidae fishes of sydney harbour fish
Bump-head Sunfish, Mola alexandrini (Ranzani 1839)
https://australian.museum/learn/animals/fishes/bump-head-sunfish-mola-alexandrini/

The Bump-head Sunfish is a huge round-bodied fish that is sometimes seen 'basking' on the water surface in southern Australian waters.

Published 31 January 2018

Molidae 3D fish
Sharptail Sunfish, Masturus lanceolatus (Lienard, 1840)
https://australian.museum/learn/animals/fishes/sharptail-sunfish-masturus-lanceolatus/

Sharptail Sunfish, Masturus lanceolatus (Lienard, 1840)

Published 03 May 2013

Molidae Sunfish fish
Hoodwinker Sunfish, Mola tecta Nyegaard et al 2017
https://australian.museum/learn/animals/fishes/hoodwinker-sunfish-mola-tecta/

The Hoodwinker Sunfish, Mola tecta, is a new species of sunfish that has been 'hiding in plain sight' for over 125 years.

Published 25 May 2020

Molidae 3D fish

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
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Minerals

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

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