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Yellow coffin from Akhmim
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/yellow-coffin-akhmim/

A mummy, well wrapped in bandages in a painted coffin without a lid from Thebes in Egypt, was gifted to the Museum in 1912 by brewer, politician, and philanthropist, Robert Lucas-Tooth.

Published 18 October 2022

Egypt Cultural collections mummy
Bayala Nura: Yarning Country
https://australian.museum/about/history/exhibitions/bayala-nura-yarning-country/

Celebrate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities through a rich diversity of objects and fascinating stories of living culture.

Published 16 May 2018

First Nations Cultural collections Indigenous Australia permanent exhibition
Garrigarrang: Sea Country
https://australian.museum/visit/whats-on/garrigarrang-sea-country/

From the Sydney Basin to Torres Strait, discover and celebrate the rich cultures of Australia’s Salt Water People, who for tens of thousands of years have lived and flourished on Garrigarrang nura – sea country.

Published 16 May 2018

Cultural collections First Nations Indigenous Australia permanent exhibition
Theses and Museum Catalogues
https://australian.museum/learn/collections/museum-archives-library/research-library/guides/theses-catalogues/

Discover theses and museum catalogues containing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural material in the Australian Museum Research Library.

Published 10 April 2019

Aboriginal Cultural collections Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander research catalogues theses library
Flint knives from Wadi el-Sheikh, Egypt
https://australian.museum/learn/cultures/world-cultural-collections/ancient-egyptian/flint-knives/

Discover the fascinating applications of flint knives as part of daily life in ancient Egypt through insights shared by Dr Stan Florek.

Published 09 May 2024

Cultural collections Egyptian
Our Global Neighbours: A Ship Cloth in Life Cycle Transitions
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/our-global-neighbours-a-ship-cloth-in-life-cycle-transitions/

Our Global Neighbours is a blog series containing stories from and about cultures around the world.

Published 20 December 2016

Cultural collections International collections
New Pasifika Gallery community survey
https://australian.museum/learn/cultures/pasifika-collections/pacific-gallery-survey/

Share with us your ideas for our new Pasifika Gallery space at the Australian Museum.

Published 29 March 2021

Pacific collection Pacific Spirit Cultural collections
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Language Resources in Archives and Library Collections
https://australian.museum/learn/collections/museum-archives-library/research-library/guides/first-nations-languages-guide/

Discover Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander language resources in the Australian Museum Archives and Research Library.

Published 10 February 2020

archives Aboriginal Cultural collections Indigenous languages First Nations Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander research library
Investigating objects
https://australian.museum/learn/teachers/first-nations-learning-resources/investigating-objects/

Make predictions about archeological sites and objects based on no historical context, and question your understanding and presumptions about our shared history.

Published 27 May 2021

Cultural collections aboriginal and torres strait islander histories and cultures cultural object stage 3 stage 5 stage 4 archaeology Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander history
Piracy by Tony Albert
https://australian.museum/learn/first-nations/Piracy-by-Tony-Albert/

A newly acquired work by Girramay, Kuku Yalanji artist Tony Albert shifts our perspective on what we choose to commemorate.

Published 14 May 2021

First Nations Cultural collections object

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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Wansolmoana

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

Permanent exhibition
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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
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