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Turning on the lights at the Australian Museum
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/turning-on-the-lights-at-the-australian-museum/

With a flick of a switch visitors can easily see what is on display but what was it like before the lights were turned on?

Published 02 September 2016

exhibition archives blog sustainability
Barcoding bollworms
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/barcoding-bollworms/

Some of the worlds most destructive crop pests have been tagged and bagged at the Australian Museum.

Published 11 August 2016
Through village gardens and into the mist
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/through-village/

After months of planning, it's now time to begin the search for Malaita's unknown mammals in the mountains of East Kwaio.

Published 09 August 2016
Dick Smith voted Australia's favourite explorer
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/dick-smith-voted-australias-favourite-explorer/

Visitors to Trailblazers: Australia's 50 greatest explorers have voted Dick Smith as their all-time number one.

Published 02 August 2016

Dick Smith trailblazers blog
Secrets of early Pacific tattooing tools
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/secrets-of-early-pacific-tattooing-tools/

Specialised tools made of obsidian were used for tattooing c.3000 years ago by early Pacific societies.

Published 18 July 2016

Pacific Culture tattoo Blog
AMplify: Episode 13, Trailblazers Talks live – Tim Flannery
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/amplify-episode-13-trailblazers-talks-live-tim-flannery/

An evening with celebrated explorer, scientist, communicator and former Australian of the Year.

Published 27 July 2016

AMplify Trailblazers climate change podcast
Our Global Neighbours: In Praise of Pottery
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/our-global-neighbours-in-praise-of-pottery/

Are pieces of broken clay pots good for anything?

Published 01 July 2016

pottery blog Anthropology
Flipside of the upside-down jellyfish
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/flipside-of-the-upside-down/

What brings a tropical jellyfish to the temperate waters off New South Wales?

Published 03 June 2016

jellyfish AMRI marine invertebrates Blog
Our Global Neighbours: King Solomon and Spanish dreams in Melanesia
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/our-global-neighbours-king-solomon-and-spanish-dreams-in-melanesia/

Layers of history in Solomon Islands: people, culture and collections.

Published 26 May 2016

Solomon Islands Melanesia blog Anthropology
King of the Blue Mountains
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/king-of-the-blue-mountains/

New geological discoveries in the mineral rich Jenolan Caves have reignited interest and sparked discussion about the region’s history.

Published 06 March 2017

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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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