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Stages of decomposition
https://australian.museum/learn/science/stages-of-decomposition/

Decomposition of a corpse is a continual process that can take from weeks to years, depending on the environment.

Published 05 October 2018

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Systematics of Australian reptiles
https://australian.museum/learn/collections/natural-science/herpetology/systematics-of-australian-reptiles/

A snapshot of some of the reptile research going on at the Australian Museum.

Published 30 October 2017
Dissection of a Bluespotted Flathead
https://australian.museum/learn/animals/fishes/dissection-of-a-bluespotted-flathead/

The dissection consists of three parts: an external examination, the internal organs, and the mouth and gills.

Published 02 November 2018

dissection fish dissection fish
Are bacteria animals or plants?
https://australian.museum/learn/species-identification/ask-an-expert/are-bacteria-plants-or-animals/

There are about one trillion species of bacteria on Earth.

Published 06 November 2018
Predators, parasites and parasitoids
https://australian.museum/learn/animals/insects/predators-parasites-and-parasitoids/

Many animals are predators, parasites or parasitoids, using other animals as food.

Published 09 November 2018

Invertebrates insects
New Information from Old Specimens
https://australian.museum/learn/collections/natural-science/mineralogy/mineralogy-collection-new-information-from-old-specimens/

In many ways the future and relevance of museum collections often depend on their past. Some specimens remain in the collections for a long time, sometimes over 100 years before they prove vital for current research projects.

Published 14 November 2018

geoscience minerals mineralogy earth sciences gemstone
Segmented worms - The Polychaetes
https://australian.museum/learn/animals/worms/segmented-worms-the-polychaetes/

Polychaetes are a diverse and abundant group of worms.

Published 15 November 2018

worm worms Polychaetes
A cheat's guide to polychaetes
https://australian.museum/learn/animals/worms/cheats-guide/

Become an armchair expert with these key facts about polychaetes.

Published 15 November 2018
Marine Invertebrate Collections - Taxonomic groups
https://australian.museum/learn/collections/natural-science/marine-invertebrates/marine-invertebrate-collections-taxonomic-groups/

An overview of major taxonomic groups held in the Australian Museum's Marine Invertebrate Collections.

Published 15 November 2018

Taxonomic groups Marine Invertebrate Collections
Common and unusual identifications - Beetles
https://australian.museum/learn/species-identification/ask-an-expert/common-identifications-beetles/

The beetles are the most diverse of the all insect groups.

Published 15 November 2018

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.

Special exhibition
On now

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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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