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Types of metamorphism
https://australian.museum/learn/minerals/shaping-earth/types-of-metamorphism/

There are several different types of metamorphism, including dynamic, contact, regional, and retrogressive metamorphism, that form and shape rocks.

Published 11 February 2009

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Common Fossils of the Sydney Basin
https://australian.museum/learn/australia-over-time/fossils/sites/common-fossils-of-the-sydney-basin/

The Sydney region, extending from Wollongong to Newcastle and Lithgow, is part of a large geological feature called the Sydney Basin.

Published 08 January 2016

fossil Palaeontology fossils
Freshwater habitats
https://australian.museum/learn/animals/wildlife-sydney/freshwater-habitats/

Freshwater habitats are found throughout the Sydney region.

Published 03 February 2016
1912 - Piltdown Man ‘discovered’ in England.
https://australian.museum/learn/science/human-evolution/piltdown-man-skull/

1912 - Piltdown Man ‘discovered’ in England.

Published 26 October 2018

skull human evolution
What is a marsupial?
https://australian.museum/learn/species-identification/ask-an-expert/what-is-a-marsupial/

A marsupial is born in a very incomplete state.

Published 02 November 2018
What is a parasite?
https://australian.museum/learn/species-identification/ask-an-expert/what-is-a-parasite/

A parasite is an organism that lives on or in another organism, the host, and gets its food from or at the expense of its host.

Published 02 November 2018

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What is a carnivore?
https://australian.museum/learn/species-identification/ask-an-expert/what-is-a-carnivore/

A carnivore is an animal that feeds on other animals.

Published 02 November 2018

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What is a monotreme?
https://australian.museum/learn/species-identification/ask-an-expert/what-is-a-monotreme/

Monotremes are different from other mammals because they lay eggs and have no teats.

Published 02 November 2018

What is a monotreme Mammalogy what is mammal
The Triassic Period (252 - 201 million years ago)
https://australian.museum/learn/australia-over-time/evolving-landscape/the-triassic-period-252-201-million-years-ago/

The Triassic was a time of recovery and diversification after the mass extinction at the end of the Permian.

Published 09 November 2018

Triassic
What do mites and ticks look like?
https://australian.museum/learn/species-identification/ask-an-expert/what-do-mites-and-ticks-look-like/

Mite, line drawing. Mites and ticks belong to the Order Acarina.

Published 12 November 2018

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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
On now

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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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