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Sculptor of the dead
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/sculptor-of-the-dead/

Not for the faint of heart, Preparator Katrina McCormick talks taxidermy and skeleton prep at the Australian Museum.

Published 07 December 2017

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Frank Howarth, Director, 2004 - 2014.
https://australian.museum/about/history/people/frank-howarth-director-2004-2014/

In his 10 years as Director, Frank oversaw many initiatives and positive changes to the operations of Australia’s oldest museum, including the opening of the custom designed Collections & Research (AMRI) building in 2008.

Published 02 December 2019

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Edward Pierson Ramsay, Curator, 1874-1894
https://australian.museum/about/history/people/edward-pierson-ramsay-curator-1874-1894/

Edward Pierson Ramsay, Curator, 1874-1894

Published 04 December 2019

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Rev William Branwhite Clarke, Secretary and Curator, 1841-1843
https://australian.museum/about/history/people/william-branwhite-clarke-curator-1841-1843/

Rev William Branwhite Clarke, Secretary and Curator, 1841-1843

Published 04 December 2019

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Dr George Bennett, Secretary and Curator, 1835-1841
https://australian.museum/about/history/people/george-bennett-curator-1835-1841/

Dr George Bennett, Secretary and Curator, 1835-1841

Published 04 December 2019

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Who was Rex Bretnall?
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/who-was-rex-bretnall/

The mysterious young man in the photo.

Published 23 April 2015

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Taxidermists wanted
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/taxidermists-wanted/

Recruiting cadet taxidermists and scientific officers in 1891 - 'well educated lads' with 'a taste for natural history' wanted.

Published 09 January 2014

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Joyce Allan - well-respected scientist
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/joyce-allan-well-respected-scientist/

Who is that woman?

Published 27 November 2014

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Museum people
https://australian.museum/about/history/people/

Discover stories from and about the amazing people who’ve worked at the Australian Museum from 1827 until present day.

Published 11 October 2018

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Gerard Krefft, Curator and Secretary, 1861-1874
https://australian.museum/about/history/people/johann-gerard-krefft/

Johann Ludwig Gerard (Louis) Krefft, 1830–1881 was one of the few Australian scientists to accept and propagate Charles Darwin’s theory of evolution.

Published 26 July 2017

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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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Future Now

Step into <i>Future Now</i>, an Australian Museum exhibition about sustainability and be inspired by practical and innovative ways to build a more sustainable future.

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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 education 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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