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Whose history: the role of statues and monuments in Australia
https://australian.museum/learn/first-nations/statues/

The removal of statues of racists, such as Cecil Rhodes or statues that celebrate racist history in the United States, England and Africa has created discussions in Australia around what should be done its statues and monuments of invaders and colonists.

Published 08 May 2020

First Nations Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander statue
Balinese Expressions: Guardian Statues
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/balinese-expressions-guardian-statues/

How Bedogol guards our balance and peace.

Published 02 November 2013

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Tear It Down
https://australian.museum/learn/first-nations/tear-it-down/

How do we deal with false, constructed histories? 2020 is being used to commemorate the “discovery” of Australia by Lieutenant (best known as Captain) James Cook. Aboriginal people engage with what this means for our history.

Published 25 May 2020

First Nations Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander statue
Bull Apis - E39829
https://australian.museum/learn/cultures/world-cultural-collections/ancient-egyptian/bull-apis-e39829/

The life and death of Egyptian god.

Published 17 July 2014

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Our Global Neighbours: How Buddha Came to Australia
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/our-global-neighbours-how-buddha-came-to-australia/

Long before mindfulness, compassion and lack of desires became popular.

Published 13 January 2015

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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.

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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