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Bilas: Body Adornment from Papua New Guinea
https://australian.museum/about/history/exhibitions/bilas/

This special exhibition showcased the beauty and diversity of cultural decoration and body adornment from Papua New Guinea.

Published 09 May 2023

Pacific collection First Nations Pasifika Bilas Body adornment
First Nations
https://australian.museum/learn/first-nations/

Learn more about this land’s First Nations peoples and cultures.

Published 27 May 2020

Aboriginal Cultural collections First Nations exhibition Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
Weaving Woman by Genevieve Stewart
https://australian.museum/learn/first-nations/weaving-woman/

A newly acquired illustration by Kuku Yalanji artist Genevieve Stewart is a powerful statement on memory, resilience and strength of First Nations peoples.

Published 14 May 2021

First Nations Cultural collections object
Scarred (Ancestral Vase) by Uncle Kevin “Sooty” Welsh
https://australian.museum/learn/first-nations/Scarred-Ancestral-Vase/

Years after being removed from his family, Uncle Sooty returned to his birthplace in north-western NSW where he reconnected with his relatives and culture, becoming involved in painting, woodwork, photography and ceramics.

Published 14 May 2021

First Nations Cultural collections object
Carved emu eggs featured in Winhangadurinya
https://australian.museum/learn/first-nations/winhangadurinya-emu-eggs/

Winhangadurinya is an experiential space, a complex arrangement of three dimensional objects with deep meanings, including these carved emu eggs.

Published 24 May 2021

First Nations Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Egg
Turtle Dreaming: Weaving
https://australian.museum/learn/teachers/at-the-museum/turtle-dreaming/

In this hands-on weaving program, students will learn about how Aboriginal peoples care for and connect to Country.

Published 16 October 2024

First Nations early stage 1 education education program kindergarten primary school program school stage 1
Ghost net art
https://australian.museum/learn/cultures/atsi-collection/ghost-net-art/

Fishing nets post a threat to marine life and birds. Learn how First Nation communities and artists are using ghost net sculptures as a way to tell traditional stories.

Published 02 November 2018

First Nations Aboriginal sustainability
Unsettled - Curators conversation
https://australian.museum/learn/first-nations/unsettled/unsettled-curator-talk/

The History Council of NSW Annual History Lecture with Laura McBride and Dr Mariko Smith

Published 25 February 2022

First Nations history video Unsettled
Unsettled: History-focus unit
https://australian.museum/learn/teachers/first-nations-learning-resources/unsettled-history/

Follow our unit to engage with the themes of Unsettled and critically examine our shared history through the objects, sources and evidence in the exhibition.

Published 27 May 2021

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultural collections First Nations aboriginal and torres strait islander histories and cultures cultural object history stage 4 stage 5
Measuring time
https://australian.museum/learn/teachers/first-nations-learning-resources/measuring-time/

Engage with this interactive string activity to help your students visualise the length of time First Nations peoples have been in Australia.

Published 27 May 2021

First Nations Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander aboriginal and torres strait islander histories and cultures history

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
10 May – 7 September 2025

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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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