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Humans and other Great Apes
https://australian.museum/learn/science/human-evolution/humans-are-apes-great-apes/

Humans are classified in the sub-group of primates known as the Great Apes.

Published 26 October 2015
John Gould the publisher
https://australian.museum/learn/collections/museum-archives-library/john-gould/gould-the-publisher/

John Gould was an immensely successful publisher. Over the course of his lifetime he produced 21 titles, 15 of which were folio sets consisting of 49 volumes containing 2999 unique plates.

Published 10 November 2009
Josef Wolf (1820-1899)
https://australian.museum/learn/collections/museum-archives-library/john-gould/josef-wolf-1820-1899/

Gould in his later years was reputed to say that 'there was only one man in the world who could do justice to a splendid creature such as a pheasant, and that was Mr Wolf.' (Lambourne, M (1987), John Gould: Bird Man. Osberton Productions, Milton Keynes, p. 105.)

Published 10 November 2009
William Matthew Hart (1830-1908)
https://australian.museum/learn/collections/museum-archives-library/john-gould/william-matthew-hart-1830-1908/

William Hart had a predilection for intense colours, an attribute that would have pleased Gould. Though he commenced medical training, Hart was forced to abandon his studies due to lack of finance. He then turned to making his living as a colourer.

Published 10 November 2009
John Gould the artist
https://australian.museum/learn/collections/museum-archives-library/john-gould/gould-the-artist/

As an artist, John Gould's skills were limited.

Published 11 December 2009
John Gould - the age of collecting
https://australian.museum/learn/collections/museum-archives-library/john-gould/the-age-of-collecting/

Learn more about how historical context shaped Gould's success in the field of natural history.

Published 10 November 2009

John Gould collections
Fossils in Talbragar, NSW
https://australian.museum/learn/australia-over-time/fossils/sites/talbragar/

Talbragar is a well-known fossil site in Australia and contains one of the most significant Jurassic terrestrial fossil deposits in Australia. It is also the only Jurassic fish site found in New South Wales.

Published 20 March 2012

fossil Palaeontology fossils NSW
Fossils in Murgon, QLD
https://australian.museum/learn/australia-over-time/fossils/sites/murgon/

Murgon is significant as the only site in Australia that records a diverse vertebrate fauna dating from the early Tertiary Period (55 million years ago), approximately ten million years after the extinction of the dinosaurs.

Published 22 March 2012

fossil Palaeontology fossils
The Jurassic Period (201 - 145 million years ago)
https://australian.museum/learn/australia-over-time/evolving-landscape/the-jurassic-period-201-145-million-years-ago/

The Jurassic was warm and wet with flourishing plant life supporting a diverse fauna.

Published 12 November 2013
The Mesozoic Era (252 - 66 million years ago)
https://australian.museum/learn/australia-over-time/evolving-landscape/the-mesozoic-era/

The Mesozoic Era spanned 252 to 66 million years ago. Australia in the Mesozoic was nothing like it is today. It did not exist as a separate landmass, its position on the globe was much further south and the climate and plants were very different.

Published 12 November 2013

Tails from the Coasts

Presented with the National Museum of Singapore, this culturally significant collection of watercolours brings to life extraordinary species and captivating stories.

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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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RELICS

Vintage objects meet miniature LEGO® worlds in RELICS: A New World Rises, an extraordinary exhibition created by LEGO® Masters winners. Opening 16 August at the Australian Museum.

Special Exhibition
Opens 16 August 2025

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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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