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Spirit Faces
https://australian.museum/learn/cultures/pasifika-collections/melanesian/spirit-faces/

Across cultures and history, the face has been bestowed with incredible importance and power. Faces have been used to express cultural and spiritual beliefs, create identities and transform personalities.

Published 16 June 2012

Pacific collection Melanesia mask
Collecting: Year 1913
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/collecting-year-1913/

Collections from five continents.

Published 11 September 2013

blog Papua New Guinea mask Solomon Islands Anthropology
Our Global Neighbours: Mask with Human Skulls
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/our-global-neighbours-mask-with-human-skulls/

Julie Lahn, an anthropologist, illuminates the significance and whereabouts of a mask from Aurid Island.

Published 09 March 2014

skull blog mask
Jigsaw: African Mask
https://australian.museum/inside-out/creepy-jigsaws/jigsaw-african-mask/

Can you see what's behind this mask?

Published 27 April 2020

games puzzle mask jigsaw
Daha Ata Sanniya Masks
https://australian.museum/learn/cultures/world-cultural-collections/daha-ata-sanniya-masks/

Ancient dance ritual in Sinhalese culture of Sri Lanka.

Published 02 October 2014

Sri Lanka International collections mask

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.

Special exhibition
Opens 1 November

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Wansolmoana

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

Permanent exhibition
Open daily

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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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