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Samoa Day in Sydney 2022
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/samoa-day-sydney-2022/

Earlier this week, thousands of Sāmoan and Pacific Islander diaspora gather at Liverpool’s Whitlam Centre to celebrate 60 Years of Sāmoan Independence.

Published 17 June 2022

First Nations Pacific Culture Sāmoa
Youth Reconnection Project 2022
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/youth-reconnection-project-2022/

The Australian Museum's Pasifika team have re-trialed the Pacific Youth Reconnection Project to evaluate how we can develop and expand these cultural workshops for Pasifika youth today.

Published 28 July 2022

First Nations Pacific Culture Sāmoa
Australian South Sea Islander Recognition Week: An interview with Dylan Mooney
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/australian-south-sea-islander-recognition-week/

Alongside the Australian South Sea Islander community, the Australian Museum stand in solidarity with our Pasifika kinfolk in recognising 175 years of the Australian South Sea Island peoples and their stories.

Published 22 August 2022

First Nations Pacific Culture Pasifika
New in the collection: Tasmanian shell necklaces
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/new-in-the-collection-tasmanian-shell-necklaces/

We recently acquired two stunning shell necklaces by Lola Greeno, which are now on display in our Indigenous Australians Gallery.

Published 24 July 2014

shell collections blog necklace First Nations
Weaving Woman by Genevieve Stewart
https://australian.museum/learn/first-nations/weaving-woman/

A newly acquired illustration by Kuku Yalanji artist Genevieve Stewart is a powerful statement on memory, resilience and strength of First Nations peoples.

Published 14 May 2021

First Nations Cultural collections object
Scarred (Ancestral Vase) by Uncle Kevin “Sooty” Welsh
https://australian.museum/learn/first-nations/Scarred-Ancestral-Vase/

Years after being removed from his family, Uncle Sooty returned to his birthplace in north-western NSW where he reconnected with his relatives and culture, becoming involved in painting, woodwork, photography and ceramics.

Published 14 May 2021

First Nations Cultural collections object
Carved emu eggs featured in Winhangadurinya
https://australian.museum/learn/first-nations/winhangadurinya-emu-eggs/

Winhangadurinya is an experiential space, a complex arrangement of three dimensional objects with deep meanings, including these carved emu eggs.

Published 24 May 2021

First Nations Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Egg
Boomerangs
https://australian.museum/learn/cultures/first-nations-collections/boomerangs/

Discover the diversity of boomerangs in the Museum's collection, and learn about these distinctive cultural objects.

Published 12 November 2018

First Nations boomerang
First Nations Lecture Series
https://australian.museum/learn/first-nations/first-nations-lecture-series/

Listen to talks exploring the stories and pioneering work of First Nations trailblazers and visionaries.

Published 14 July 2021

First Nations lectures podcast
Continued resistance
https://australian.museum/learn/first-nations/unsettled/continued-resistance/

Explore the historical and continued resistance of First Nations peoples.

Published 03 September 2021

First Nations Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander aboriginal and torres strait islander histories and cultures

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.

Permanent exhibition
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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
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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.

Permanent exhibition
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