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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

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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

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Religion and gods in ancient Egypt
https://australian.museum/learn/cultures/international-collection/ancient-egyptian/religion-and-gods-in-ancient-egypt/

Religion governed life at all levels of Egyptian society.

Published 30 October 2015

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How were ancient Egyptians mummified?
https://australian.museum/learn/cultures/international-collection/ancient-egyptian/how-were-ancient-egyptians-mummified/

The Egyptians had a long tradition of mummifying their wealthy dead.

Published 25 September 2015

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Preparation for death in ancient Egypt
https://australian.museum/learn/cultures/international-collection/ancient-egyptian/preparation-for-death-in-ancient-egypt/

Ancient Egyptians spent a considerable amount of time and money preparing for their death.

Published 30 October 2015

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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
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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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