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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
Case Study: La Perouse 2002
https://australian.museum/learn/cultures/restricted-collections-repatriation/case-study-la-perouse-2002/

Ancestral and sacred material from La Perouse was of scientific interest, but the wishes of First Nations people take precedence.

Published 04 December 2012

First Nations repatriation
Growing Old in Eora Country
https://australian.museum/learn/first-nations/sydney-elders/growing-old-in-eora-country/

An essay to coincide with the Sydney Elders exhibition, written by Aboriginal Curator Djon Mundine.

Published 30 June 2014

First Nations Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
The returning Boomerang: how it flies
https://australian.museum/learn/cultures/atsi-collection/boomerangs/the-returning-boomerang-how-it-flies/

Observing returning boomerangs in flight is to enjoy a fascinating phenomenon of physics.

Published 03 February 2011

First Nations boomerang
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Flags
https://australian.museum/learn/cultures/atsi-collection/cultural-objects/indigenous-australia-flags/

The Aboriginal Flag and the Torres Strait Islander Flag were designed to represent these groups of Indigenous Australians.

Published 27 June 2018

First Nations flag
My Museum – Laura McBride
https://australian.museum/learn/first-nations/my-museum-laura-mcbride/

'My Museum' is an ongoing column in Explore magazine that gives Australian Museum staff members the opportunity to introduce themselves, their work and their worlds. This edition gives the reins to Laura McBride, curator of Unsettled and newly appointed Director, First Nations

Published 10 May 2021

First Nations curator
Weet weets
https://australian.museum/learn/cultures/atsi-collection/aboriginal-toys/weet-weets-general-/

Weet weets were designed to be thrown over long distances, and when thrown, would make hopping movements across the ground.

Published 07 August 2015

First Nations toys toy
Spinning top from Cape York, pre-1900
https://australian.museum/learn/cultures/atsi-collection/cultural-objects/indigenous-spinning-top-from-cape-york-pre-1900/

Aboriginal toys in the collection include theses spinning top from northern Queensland.

Published 02 October 2012

First Nations toy
Leilira blades from Arnhem Land
https://australian.museum/learn/cultures/atsi-collection/cultural-objects/leilira-blades-from-arnhem-land/

These are five long stone blades with sharp edges, known by archaeologists as Leilira blades.

Published 02 October 2012

First Nations Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander

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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