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Sperm Whale
https://australian.museum/learn/animals/mammals/sperm-whale/

The Sperm Whale is the classic whale of 'Moby Dick' fame, and is the largest of the toothed whales.

Published 16 December 2013

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Pygmy Sperm Whale
https://australian.museum/learn/animals/mammals/pygmy-sperm-whale/

The Pygmy Sperm Whale is a small robust whale.

Published 13 October 2009

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A Whale of a Story
https://australian.museum/about/history/stories/a-whale-of-a-story/

Suspended above the College Street entrance for 100 years, the Museum's largest specimen is hard to miss.

Published 21 September 2018

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Whale Graveyard
https://australian.museum/learn/animals/mammals/mammology-collection-whale-graveyard/

Many whales are stranded along the New South Wales coast each year, some of which die on the beach. Some carcasses are washed out to sea again, a few are brought straight to the Museum.

Published 26 August 2009

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The Catadon Polka
https://australian.museum/about/history/stories/the-catadon-polka/

The polka was the great dance craze of the 1840s. So how did the Australian Museum get its own Catadon (Whale) Polka?

Published 04 August 2014

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RELICS

Vintage objects meet miniature LEGO^® brick worlds in RELICS: A New World Rises, an extraordinary exhibition created by LEGO^® Masters winners.

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2025 Australian Geographic Nature Photographer of the Year

See nature in a whole new light in this stunning, photographic exhibition, featuring works by some of the world's best nature photographers.

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Unfinished Business

Experience an accessible 3D photography exhibition detailing personal stories from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples living with disabilities across Australia.

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Wansolmoana

Experience the diverse and dynamic cultures of Pasifika peoples through stories and objects from across the region.

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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 kids learning space
10am - 4.30pm

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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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