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Self-determination
https://australian.museum/learn/first-nations/unsettled/healing-nations/self-determination/

For over a century, First Nations peoples have demonstrated the importance and successes of self-determination.

Published 27 August 2021

First Nations Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander self determination
The great Australian silence
https://australian.museum/learn/first-nations/unsettled/healing-nations/the-great-australian-silence/

Listening to and learning from First Nations peoples about their cultures and histories can allow avenues for us to start to remember differently, in ways that heal instead of harm.

Published 25 August 2021

First Nations Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
Blood Money
https://australian.museum/learn/first-nations/unsettled/continued-resistance/sovereignty/

The Blood Money series by Dr Ryan Presley prompts us to critically consider who we commemorate on Australian currency and in the national public memory.

Published 03 September 2021

First Nations Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander blood money
How to make traditional matjka-wuma (string figures)
https://australian.museum/inside-out/homeschool-resources/how-to-make-matjka-wuma-string-figures/

Learn from our First Nations staff to make traditional matjka-wuma (String Figures).

Published 13 September 2021

First Nations kids activities
How to make a rock engraving
https://australian.museum/inside-out/homeschool-resources/how-to-make-rock-engraving/

Be inspired by First Nations rock engravings and make your very own artwork using air-dry clay, playdough, sand and carving tools.

Published 13 September 2021

First Nations kids activities
Estuaries: mixing places
https://australian.museum/learn/first-nations/burra/estuaries-mixing-places/

First Nations people recognise Estuaries as mixing places of abundant foods, resources for making tools and important gathering places.

Published 10 May 2022

First Nations Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Estuary Burra
Starting where you are: First Nations non-linear storytelling
https://australian.museum/learn/first-nations/burra/non-linear-stories/

For First Nations people, stories and lifecycles don’t need to have a beginning and an ending because they happen continuously in circles and patterns.

Published 10 May 2022

First Nations Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Burra
Who’s who, Bangu: how to tell the difference between Flying-fox Bats
https://australian.museum/learn/first-nations/burra/difference-between-flying-fox-bats/

Learn how to tell our nectivorous (nectar-eating) and frugivorous (fruit-eating) Flying-fox Bangu apart.

Published 07 June 2022

First Nations Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Bats Burra
Whale poo and climate change
https://australian.museum/learn/first-nations/burra/whale-poo-climate-change/

Learn how the connection between whales and climate change reach far and wide across Country.

Published 16 June 2022

Burra Climate Change First Nations Whales Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
Listening to Country
https://australian.museum/learn/first-nations/burra/listening-to-country/

We are all connected to Country so it is important to understand how everything works and notice when patterns change.

Published 16 June 2022

Burra Climate Change Country First Nations Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander

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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