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Dolls
https://australian.museum/learn/cultures/atsi-collection/aboriginal-toys/indigenous-australian-dolls/

Dolls were used for amusement, but also as a way of showing how to care for young children and understand family groupings.

Published 11 November 2018

First Nations toys toy
Bags, baskets and containers
https://australian.museum/learn/cultures/atsi-collection/aboriginal-toys/bags-baskets-and-containers/

Bags, baskets and other small containers were commonly used by children.

Published 11 November 2018

weaving toy toys First Nations basket
Toy bows and arrows
https://australian.museum/learn/cultures/atsi-collection/aboriginal-toys/toy-boomerangs/

Toy bows and arrows were not common, but we have several examples of these in our collection.

Published 11 November 2018

First Nations toys toy
Power through poetry
https://australian.museum/learn/teachers/first-nations-learning-resources/power-through-poetry/

Be inspired by the poems of First Nations artists, then use the activity book prompts and activities to create your own poems.

Published 05 July 2021

Aboriginal aboriginal and torres strait islander histories and cultures poetry art First Nations Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
How we are Unsettled: Unit of work
https://australian.museum/learn/teachers/first-nations-learning-resources/unsettled-unit/

Access our smartboard-ready unit of work to engage in the themes, stories and artworks of Unsettled, with embedded activities, videos and worksheets.

Published 28 September 2021

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Teacher Professional Development: History
https://australian.museum/learn/teachers/at-the-museum/first-nations-teacher-development/

Learn how to authentically embed First Nations perspectives in the History classroom in this NESA accredited professional development program at the Australian Museum.

Published 19 July 2024

First Nations education education program teachers
Curator in conversation: Unsettled virtual tour
https://australian.museum/visit/whats-on/curator-unsettled-virtual-tour/

Explore the new immersive Unsettled virtual experience and join First Nations curator Dr Mariko Smith as she guides attendees through the virtual tour and provides insights into the ins and outs of developing this powerful exhibition.

Published 20 September 2021

First Nations Unsettled
Adorned: First Nations Jewellery Making
https://australian.museum/visit/whats-on/adorned-first-nations-jewellery-making/

Embrace your creativity and immerse yourself in First Nations weaving practices with this hands-on jewellery-making workshop, led by Ngiyampaa weaver, Tarni Eastwood.

Published 16 September 2025

First Nations jewellery programs workshop
Diary of a Freedom Rider - What is the Freedom Ride?
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/diary-of-a-freedom-rider-what-is-the-freedom-ride/

Joining the 2015 commemorative Freedom Ride.

Published 19 February 2015

First Nations blog Social Justice protest
Our Global Neighbours: Albert Namatjira
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/our-global-neighbours-albert-namatjira/

Artist who "changed the face of Australia"

Published 16 December 2014

First Nations artist blog painting

RELICS

Vintage objects meet miniature LEGO^® brick worlds in RELICS: A New World Rises, an extraordinary exhibition created by LEGO^® Masters winners.

Special exhibition
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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.

Special exhibition
Opens 25 October

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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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