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The Centenary of the 'Adelie Land' Meteorite
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/centenary-adelie-meteorite/

We are celebrating a very special Centenary: the finding of the first meteorite from Antarctica, on 5th December 1912.

Published 25 January 2013

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Tektites
https://australian.museum/learn/minerals/shaping-earth/tektites/

Tektites are small, pebble-like glassy objects of Earth material that have been melted by meteorite impact, splashed up into our atmosphere, and fallen to Earth again under gravity.

Published 24 December 2009

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The Molong Meteorite – a visitor from outer space.
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/the-molong-meteorite-a-visitor-from-outer-space/

A story about a meteorite from the central west of NSW that has been part of the Australian Museum collection for 83 years.

Published 13 October 2017

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The 'Barratta' Meteorite
https://australian.museum/learn/collections/natural-science/mineralogy/mineralogy-collection-the-barratta-meteorite/

The story of the 'Barratta meteorite' has a rather uncertain beginning. One version claims that in 1859 a stockman witnessed spectacular light and sound effects at a place where pieces of the meteorite were later found.

Published 24 December 2009

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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.

Special exhibition
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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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