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Spotted Wobbegong, Orectolobus maculatus (Bonnaterre, 1788)
https://australian.museum/learn/animals/fishes/spotted-wobbegong-orectolobus-maculatus-bonnaterre-1788/

Spotted Wobbegong, Orectolobus maculatus (Bonnaterre, 1788)

Published 10 March 2013

shark fishes of sydney harbour Orectolobidae
Varied Carpetshark, Parascyllium variolatum (Duméril, 1853)
https://australian.museum/learn/animals/fishes/varied-carpetshark-parascyllium-variolatum-dumril-1853/

Varied Carpetshark, Parascyllium variolatum (Duméril, 1853)

Published 07 August 2012

shark Parascyllidae
Thresher Shark, Alopias vulpinus (Bonnaterre, 1788)
https://australian.museum/learn/animals/fishes/thresher-shark-alopias-vulpinus-bonnaterre-1788/

Thresher Shark, Alopias vulpinus (Bonnaterre, 1788)

Published 02 August 2012

Alopiidae shark
Xenacanthus
https://australian.museum/learn/animals/fishes/xenacanthus/

The Xenacanthus is a genus of prehistoric sharks.

Published 27 April 2022

ancient sharks fish Prehistoric shark Sharks exhibition
Megalodon, Otodus megalodon
https://australian.museum/learn/animals/fishes/otodus-megalodon/

The Megalodon, meaning 'giant tooth', is an extinct species of mackerel shark that lived approximately 23 to 3.6 million years ago.

Published 27 April 2022

ancient sharks fish Prehistoric shark Sharks exhibition

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.

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Wansolmoana

Experience the diverse and dynamic cultures of Pasifika peoples through stories and objects from across the region.

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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
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