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William 'Bill' Bradfield AM
https://australian.museum/about/history/exhibitions/trailblazers/bill-bradfield/

An amateur astronomer who discovered 18 new comets.

Published 27 November 2015

William 'Bill' Bradfield AM trailblazers exhibitions past exhibitions
Sir Charles Kingsford Smith
https://australian.museum/about/history/exhibitions/trailblazers/sir-charles-kingsford-smith/

Pioneered routes that include the first trans-Australian, trans-Tasman and trans-Pacific flights.

Published 27 November 2015

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Alan Warild
https://australian.museum/about/history/exhibitions/trailblazers/alan-warild/

Set multiple records while exploring the world’s deepest caves.

Published 27 November 2015

Alan Warild trailblazers exhibitions past exhibitions
Headshaping
https://australian.museum/about/history/exhibitions/body-art/headshaping/

Headshaping or binding was practised by a number of cultures and usually involved binding the forehead area of babies for a number of months till the desired shape was attained.

Published 26 October 2010

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Contemporary branding and cutting
https://australian.museum/about/history/exhibitions/body-art/contemporary-branding-and-cutting/

The process of scarification involves an endurance of pain. This endurance often signifies a rite of passage and is a ritual which is itself highly significant.

Published 26 October 2010

body art past exhibitions
Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras
https://australian.museum/about/history/exhibitions/body-art/sydney-gay-and-lesbian-mardi-gras/

The Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras is an annual event centred around a street parade of up to 20,000 participants. Participants hide or reveal their 'true' identities in a flurry of paint, feathers and glitter.

Published 05 December 2018

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Abel Janszoon Tasman
https://australian.museum/about/history/exhibitions/trailblazers/abel-janszoon-tasman/

The first European to discover Tasmania and confirm Australia as an island continent.

Published 12 January 2016

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Jessica Watson OAM
https://australian.museum/about/history/exhibitions/trailblazers/jessica-watson-oam/

The youngest person to sail solo and unassisted around the world.

Published 27 November 2015

Jessica Watson Trailblazers exhibitions past exhibitions
Robyn Davidson
https://australian.museum/about/history/exhibitions/trailblazers/robyn-davidson/

Robyn Davidson, the ‘Camel Lady’.

Published 26 November 2015

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Emily Creaghe
https://australian.museum/about/history/exhibitions/trailblazers/emily-creaghe/

Sometimes referred to as Australia’s first female outback explorer.

Published 08 December 2015

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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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Future Now

An exhibition about sustainability created by the Australian Museum.

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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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Minerals

Be dazzled by over 1800 spectacular rocks and minerals in our new Minerals Gallery.

Permanent exhibition
Open daily

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