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Toy 'kundi kundi'
https://australian.museum/learn/cultures/atsi-collection/aboriginal-toys/toy-kundi-kundi/

In our collection is a toy called a kundi kundi, which is from Boulia in Queensland

Published 08 May 2017

First Nations toys toy
Kimberley Spear Points
https://australian.museum/learn/cultures/atsi-collection/cultural-objects/kimberley-spear-points/

These objects reflect an adaptation of detailed craftsmanship.

Published 13 January 2017
Spinning tops
https://australian.museum/learn/cultures/atsi-collection/aboriginal-toys/spinning-topsgeneral/

We have 15 spinning tops in our collection from Queensland and the Torres Strait. The earliest from Queensland date from 1894 to 1905.

Published 11 November 2018

First Nations toys toy
Propeller toy
https://australian.museum/learn/cultures/atsi-collection/aboriginal-toys/propeller-toy/

Our collection has one wooden toy propeller from Yirrkala in the Northern Territory.

Published 11 November 2018

First Nations toys toy
Leaf games from Yuendumu
https://australian.museum/learn/cultures/atsi-collection/aboriginal-toys/leaf-game/

In Yuendumu in the Northern Territory leaves are used in a leaf game.

Published 11 November 2018

First Nations toys games toy
The Hedley and McCulloch Collection: Torres Strait 1907
https://australian.museum/learn/cultures/atsi-collection/cultural-objects/the-headley-and-mcculloch-collection-torres-strait-1907/

Between 29 August and 4 October 1907 Charles Hedley and Alan R. McCulloch collected 167 objects, mostly from Mer (Murray Island), Torres Strait.

Published 29 November 2018

First Nations Torres Straits
Lamak: A bridge between worlds
https://australian.museum/learn/cultures/international-collection/indonesia/lamak/

Lamak are long rectangular shrine hangings which drape vertically down the front of a shrine or alter and one of the most common objects seen accompanying offers made by the Balinese people.

Published 18 July 2023
Gold-leaf textile (kain prada) E097451
https://australian.museum/learn/cultures/international-collection/indonesia/gold-leaf-textile/

This striking gold leaf piece features a boldly drawn pattern of lotus blossoms ‘padma’, amidst a pattern of tendrils and leaves.

Published 20 July 2023
Ceremonial waist sash (sabut songket) with repeating demonic face E097446
https://australian.museum/learn/cultures/international-collection/indonesia/ceremonial-waist-sash/

This ceremonial waist sash is an exquisite and refined example of the gold and silk thread textiles associated with the Balinese royalty.

Published 20 July 2023
Narrative embroidered cloth (ider-ider) with scene from Ramayana E097487
https://australian.museum/learn/cultures/international-collection/indonesia/narrative-embroidered-cloth/

This long narrow embroidered cloth was created as a valance to hang around the eaves of a temple or shrine It was made using an embroidery technique associated with the area of Negara, the capital of Jembrana district, in the west of Bali.

Published 24 July 2023

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.

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10am - 4.30pm

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Minerals

Be dazzled by over 1800 spectacular rocks and minerals in our new Minerals Gallery.

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