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Glossary of ancient Egyptian terms
https://australian.museum/learn/cultures/international-collection/ancient-egyptian/glossary-of-ancient-egyptian-terms/

Terms relevant to ancient Egyptian art, beliefs and technology.

Published 22 September 2009

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Cape Mudge Repatriation 1987-1993
https://australian.museum/learn/cultures/international-collection/cape-mudge-repatriation-1987-1993/

Returning items of cultural significance is a process that builds relationships between museums and Indigenous communities.

Published 02 September 2009
Pandanus toys
https://australian.museum/learn/cultures/atsi-collection/aboriginal-toys/pandanusmade-toys/

We have numerous toys in our collection which are made from pandanus.

Published 23 July 2018

First Nations toys toy
Grindstones
https://australian.museum/learn/cultures/atsi-collection/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

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Contemporary toys made from recycled materials
https://australian.museum/learn/cultures/atsi-collection/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/atsi-collection/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/atsi-collection/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/atsi-collection/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
Inuit Art collected by Andrew and Chris Perry
https://australian.museum/learn/cultures/international-collection/inuit-art/

Inuit People in numerous local groups inhabit the Arctic and subarctic regions of Labrador, Quebec, Nunavut, the Northwest Territories, Alaska and Greenland.

Published 22 March 2023
Iconic monkey heroes: Narrative embroidery from Negara E097485
https://australian.museum/learn/cultures/international-collection/indonesia/iconic-monkey-heroes/

The figure of the monkey is one of the most popular icons represented in Balinese art and is often depicted as part of the Ramayana story.

Published 20 July 2023

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
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