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Wansolmoana
https://australian.museum/visit/whats-on/wansolmoana/

Experience the diverse and dynamic cultures of Pasifika peoples through stories and objects from across the region.

Published 26 September 2023

First Nations Wansolmoana Pacific collection Pasifika
Australian South Sea Islander Recognition Week: An interview with Emelda Davis and Dr Sonya Pearce
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/south-sea-islander-recognition-week-emelda-davis-sonya-pearce/

Last week the Pasifika team were fortunate enough to sit with Sydney City Councillor, Emelda Davis, and Dr Sonya Pearce to hear their stories and celebrate the Australian South Sea Islander story: 175 years ago, to now and well into the future.

Published 25 August 2022

First Nations Pacific Culture Pasifika
Papua New Guinea Independence Day: An Interview with Wap-hill Imbun
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/papua-new-guinea-independence-day/

As an acknowledgement of Papua New Guinea's 47th year of Independence, we had the honour of interviewing Wap-hill Imbun, a Papua New Guinean- Australian.

Published 21 September 2022

First Nations Pacific Culture Pasifika
Weet weets
https://australian.museum/learn/cultures/atsi-collection/aboriginal-toys/weet-weets-general-/

Weet weets were designed to be thrown over long distances, and when thrown, would make hopping movements across the ground.

Published 07 August 2015

First Nations toys toy
Spinning top from Cape York, pre-1900
https://australian.museum/learn/cultures/atsi-collection/cultural-objects/indigenous-spinning-top-from-cape-york-pre-1900/

Aboriginal toys in the collection include theses spinning top from northern Queensland.

Published 02 October 2012

First Nations toy
Leilira blades from Arnhem Land
https://australian.museum/learn/cultures/atsi-collection/cultural-objects/leilira-blades-from-arnhem-land/

These are five long stone blades with sharp edges, known by archaeologists as Leilira blades.

Published 02 October 2012

First Nations Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
Survival and revival of the string figures of Yirrkala
https://australian.museum/learn/cultures/atsi-collection/cultural-objects/survival-and-revival-of-the-string-figures-of-yirrkala/

String figures, or Matjka-wuma, are patterns or designs made on the hands with a loop of string.

Published 19 March 2015

First Nations Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
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

food First Nations tool
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

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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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.

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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
10am - 4.30pm

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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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