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Smithsonite on Cerussite
https://australian.museum/learn/minerals/mineral-factsheets/smithsonite-on-cerussite/

Smithsonite is usually white or cream, yellow or blue, but occasionally a trace of copper can give it a pleasing apple green colour, like this one.

Published 07 December 2022

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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
Chimu Pottery and its meaning
https://australian.museum/learn/cultures/international-collection/chimu-pottery-and-its-meaning/

Black and mass produced with maritime motives.

Published 03 June 2014
Chimu State
https://australian.museum/learn/cultures/international-collection/chimu-state/

Peruvian connections in the Museum’s holdings.

Published 30 May 2014
Faience in Egyptian Culture
https://australian.museum/learn/cultures/international-collection/ancient-egyptian/faience-in-egyptian-culture/

A dazzling history of a special ceramic material.

Published 22 May 2014

egypt International collections Ancient Egypt
Bull Apis - E39829
https://australian.museum/learn/cultures/international-collection/ancient-egyptian/bull-apis-e39829/

The life and death of Egyptian god.

Published 17 July 2014

International collections Ancient Egypt statue egypt sculpture 3D
Ancient African Civilisations
https://australian.museum/learn/cultures/international-collection/african/ancient-african-civilisations/

East, West and the Sahara between.

Published 19 October 2013

Africa
Stone Rubbing from Nestorian Stele: 1900s
https://australian.museum/learn/cultures/international-collection/chinese/stone-rubbing-from-nestorian-stele-1900s/

Precursor of photocopy from China.

Published 11 February 2014

China Chinese International collections
Nestorian Stele – Inscription: B11298
https://australian.museum/learn/cultures/international-collection/chinese/nestorian-stele-inscription-b11298/

A slice of Christian history from China.

Published 27 April 2016

China Chinese International collections
Mandarin Square
https://australian.museum/learn/cultures/international-collection/chinese/mandarin-square/

A pictorial reflection of social order.

Published 17 September 2013

China Chinese International collections

Machu Picchu and the Golden Empires of Peru

Come face-to-face with one of the most remarkable gold collections to ever tour the globe in the immersive exhibition, <i>Machu Picchu and the Golden Empires of Peru</i> and add-on VR experience.

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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
Opening Saturday 10 May

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Wild Planet

Welcome to life on Earth. Every one of Earth’s millions of species is unique, but they are all connected through evolution. Come and see life in all its glorious diversity – over 400 animals under one roof!

Permanent exhibition
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Minerals

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

Permanent exhibition
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