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The Churning of the Milky Ocean: Balinese Paintings E74163 and E74177
https://australian.museum/learn/cultures/international-collection/balinese/the-churning-of-the-milky-ocean-balinese-paintings-e74163-and-e74177/

Who will get amerta, an elixir of immortality

Published 28 May 2012

International collections Bali Indonesia
Survival and revival of the string figures of Yirrkala
https://australian.museum/learn/cultures/first-nations-collections/cultural-objects/survival-and-revival-of-the-string-figures-of-yirrkala/

String figures, or Matjka-wuma, are patterns or designs made on the hands with a loop of string.

Published 19 March 2015

First Nations Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
Mahabharata: Arjuna Metapa (Arjuna Meditating): Balinese painting E74247
https://australian.museum/learn/cultures/international-collection/balinese/mahabharata-arjuna-metapa-arjuna-meditating-balinese-painting-e74247/

The Temptation of a Warrior

Published 12 August 2010

International collections Bali Indonesia
Calonarang Story: Balinese painting E74214
https://australian.museum/learn/cultures/international-collection/balinese/calonarang-story-balinese-painting-e74214/

Revenge, witchcraft and death

Published 02 August 2010

International collections Bali Indonesia
Malat: A Story of Courtly Romance, Balinese painting E74172
https://australian.museum/learn/cultures/international-collection/balinese/malat-a-story-of-courtly-romance-balinese-painting-e74172/

Perfumed love in the air.

Published 03 August 2010

International collections Bali Indonesia
Bharatayudha: Death of Abimanyu, Balinese painting E74174
https://australian.museum/learn/cultures/international-collection/balinese/bharatayudha-death-of-abimanyu-balinese-painting-e74174/

Abimanyu's last battle.

Published 09 June 2010

International collections Bali Indonesia
Smaradahana: the Burning of the God of Love, Balinese painting E76373
https://australian.museum/learn/cultures/international-collection/balinese/smaradahana-the-burning-of-the-god-of-love-balinese-painting-e76373/

What happens when God Siwa gets angry.

Published 17 May 2010

International collections Bali Indonesia
Jatayu, Bali painting-banner E74240
https://australian.museum/learn/cultures/international-collection/balinese/jatayu-bali-painting-banner-e74240/

Jatayu attempts to rescue Sita.

Published 11 May 2010

International collections Bali Indonesia
Mangku Mura, Balinese Artist
https://australian.museum/learn/cultures/international-collection/balinese/mangku-mura-balinese-artist/

Kamasan artist and his brilliant career.

Published 16 January 2014

artist International collections Bali Indonesia
The Painter in ancient Egypt
https://australian.museum/learn/cultures/international-collection/ancient-egyptian/the-painter-in-ancient-egypt/

Ancient Egyptian wall paintings provide a fascinating glimpse into the past. In tombs it was the painter's task to preserve the dead individual's spirit. Most tomb art generally followed consistent rules and held special meaning to the ancient Egyptians.

Published 22 September 2009

egypt International collections Ancient Egypt

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.

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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.

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Minerals

Be dazzled by over 1800 spectacular rocks and minerals in our new Minerals Gallery.

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