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Grindstones
https://australian.museum/learn/cultures/first-nations-collections/cultural-objects/grindstones/

Fragments of grinding stones dating back 30,000 years to late in the Pleistocene Epoch have been found at Cuddie Springs in western NSW.

Published 13 January 2017

food First Nations tool
Contemporary toys made from recycled materials
https://australian.museum/learn/cultures/first-nations-collections/aboriginal-toys/contemporary-toys/

There are some interesting modern toys in the collection which are very different to those previously collected.

Published 11 November 2018

First Nations toys toy
Dolls
https://australian.museum/learn/cultures/first-nations-collections/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/first-nations-collections/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/first-nations-collections/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
Aunty Barb McGrady photographs
https://australian.museum/learn/first-nations/aunty-barb-mcgrady-photos/

A proud Gomeroi/Gamilaraay Murri yinah (woman), Aunty Barbara has documented important social, political, and cultural events over thirty years.

Published 08 May 2020

First Nations photography Social Justice
Dark Days: A photo essay by Brendan Beirne
https://australian.museum/learn/first-nations/dark-days-brendan-beirne/

Photographs by Brendan Beirne capture the scenes of horrific atrocities committed by white settlers against Indigenous people in the 18th and 19th centuries.

Published 11 May 2020

First Nations photography colonisation infrared
The Australian Museum's Burra learning space
https://australian.museum/learn/first-nations/burra/

Discover more about the journey of the burra (eel) from the Pacific Ocean down the East Australian Current to Sydney Harbour, as told in Burra learning and play space.

Published 28 June 2022

First Nations Exhibition
Schools Reconciliation Challenge 2022
https://australian.museum/learn/teachers/schools-reconciliation-challenge/

"What stories will you dream?"is the theme for the 2023 Schools Reconciliation Challenge, an annual writing and art program for young people across NSW and the ACT, conducted by Reconciliation NSW.

Published 27 October 2022

First Nations education reconciliation schools
Schools Reconciliation Challenge 2023 : Art Collaboration finalists
https://australian.museum/learn/teachers/schools-reconciliation-challenge-2023/art-collaboration-finalists/

Art Collaboration finalists from the 2023 Schools Reconciliation Challenge, share their artworks and stories inspired by the theme 'What stories will you dream?'.

Published 30 October 2023

First Nations education reconciliation schools

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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Surviving Australia

Discover Australia's most fascinating creatures, from the deadly redback spider and revered bull shark, to ancient giant wombats and fanged kangaroos.

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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
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10am - 4.30pm

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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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Open daily

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