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Koala genes decoded!
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/amri-koala-genes-decoded/

For the first time the genetic instruction manual, or blue-print, for this iconic Australian marsupial has been revealed.

Published 18 September 2014

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A new name and a new direction for our scientific research
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/new-name-new-direction/

A wonderful speech by Professor Merlin Crossley capped off the official launch of the Australian Museum Research Institute (AMRI) last week.

Published 04 September 2014

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Ancient Trade Ignores Modern Political Boundaries
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/amri-ancient-trade-ignores-modern-political-boundaries/

Obsidian artefacts reveal social relations between Russia and China about 20,000 years ago.

Published 15 August 2014

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Life in the ‘dead’ heart of Australia
https://australian.museum/about/organisation/media-centre/life-in-dead-heart-of-australia/

New Australian fossil site offers details of verdant landscape 15 million years ago.

Published 04 January 2022

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Star students cited in science research
https://australian.museum/about/organisation/media-centre/star-students-cited-in-science-research/

Climate change impacts identified by school scientists, backed by museum collections.

Published 23 January 2022

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DNA barcoding
https://australian.museum/learn/teachers/learning/dna-barcoding/

Students will investigate how genetic technologies are used to extract, visualise, and sequence DNA, enabling genetic analysis and species identification.

Published 15 October 2025

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Current Research Volunteers
https://australian.museum/get-involved/amri/lirs/current-research-volunteers/

Researchers - contact LIRS if you want to be put in touch with any of the people listed below.

Published 25 September 2018

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Aviation airstrike
https://australian.museum/get-involved/amri/acwg/birdstrike/

Our Australian Centre for Wildlife Genomics provides DNA identification services for wildlife strikes.

Published 22 March 2019

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Scientists in isolation
https://australian.museum/inside-out/scientists-in-isolation/

Science never sleeps. Explore the Australian Museum Research Institute's work during this period of isolation.

Published 27 April 2020

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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.

Special exhibition
Opens 1 November

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Wansolmoana

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

Permanent exhibition
Open daily

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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
Open daily

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