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Captain Cook taking possession of the Australian continent on behalf of the British Crown
https://australian.museum/learn/first-nations/unsettled/recognising-invasions/captain-cook-taking-possession/

Elder Waubin Richard Aken of the Kaurareg First Nations people points out that the famous image of Cook, inspired by readings of his journal entry, is based on the dubious claim that he landed on Tuined (Possession Island) with his party.

Published 23 July 2021

First Nations Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander possession
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
First Nations learning resources
https://australian.museum/learn/teachers/first-nations-learning-resources/

Access a suite of worksheets, videos and activities focused on our First Nations exhibitions and collections.

Published 02 May 2024

learning resource First Nations education resource education teachers
Cultural Collection Enhancement Project
https://australian.museum/learn/collections/cultura-collection-enhancement-project/

Cultural Collection Enhancement is a First Nations led digitisation program of collection management works built on cultural engagement and best practice principles.

Published 20 March 2025

First Nations conservation digitisation collection
Curator in conversation: Unsettled virtual tour
https://australian.museum/visit/whats-on/curator-unsettled-virtual-tour/

Explore the new immersive Unsettled virtual experience and join First Nations curator Dr Mariko Smith as she guides attendees through the virtual tour and provides insights into the ins and outs of developing this powerful exhibition.

Published 20 September 2021

First Nations Unsettled
Ngalu Warrawi Marri (We Stand Strong)
https://australian.museum/visit/whats-on/ngalu-warrawi-marri/

This Reconciliation Week, come together for a free after-hours event at the Australian Museum featuring live music, workshops, tours and performances that celebrate and honour the ongoing resilience and reclamation of First Nations cultures.

Published 11 November 2021

First Nations music

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
Open daily

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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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