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The Boomerang is Curved to Fly
https://australian.museum/learn/cultures/atsi-collection/boomerangs/the-boomerang-is-curved-to-fly/

The technological secret of the boomerang is not its curve.

Published 04 February 2011

First Nations boomerang
baya-ngara: read/speak knowledge
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/baya-ngara-readspeak-knowledge/

Native Legends is considered the earliest published piece of writing by an Aboriginal author.

Published 05 March 2018

First Nations Ngarrindjeri Blog
Looking back to move forward: traditional knowledge and genetics informs threatened species management
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/looking-back-to-move-forward-traditional-knowledge-and-genetics-informs-threatened-species-management/

Knowledge from traditional owners and modern genetics has enabled improved management of the black-footed rock-wallaby in South Australia

Published 14 February 2018

First Nations genetics AMRI Blog
Woppaburra people of the Keppel Islands
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/woppaburra-people-of-the-keppel-islands/

This year I have been working closely with the Woppaburra Land Trust.

Published 17 July 2017

First Nations Great Barrier Reef blog
AMplify episode 30: Live at the AM - Bruce Pascoe
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/amplify-ep-30-live-at-the-am-bruce-pascoe/

Dark Emu author Bruce Pascoe deconstructs over-simplified portrayals of Indigenous life and the discoveries of this country's first people.

Published 12 April 2017

First Nations AMplify podcast
Podcast - Lunchtime Conversation Series: Francheska Cubillo on Albert Namatjira (with Tracey Holmes)
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/lunchtime-lecture-cubillo-on-namitjira-2019/

Francheska Cubillo, Churchill Scholar and Senior Curator Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Art at the National Gallery of Australia, explores the life and work of iconic artist Albert Namatjira

Published 06 December 2019

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Lunchtime Conversation 2021: Bianca Hunt and Professor John Maynard
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/lunch-conv-hunt-maynard/

NITV’s Yokayi Footy presenter Bianca Hunt and Professor John Maynard, Chair of Aboriginal History at the University of Newcastle, talk opportunities, barriers and responsibilities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander sportspeople past and present.

Published 14 July 2021

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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

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The Australian Aboriginal Progressive Association (A.A.P.A.)
https://australian.museum/learn/first-nations/aapa/

The first united all Aboriginal political organisation to form in Australia was the Australian Aboriginal Progressive Association (A.A.P.A.).

Published 15 April 2020

First Nations Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander politics
Brewarrina Boy
https://australian.museum/learn/first-nations/sydney-elders/brewarrina-boy/

For many Indigenous artists, to take up photography as an art form was often a conscious move to counter this history of the medium.

Published 27 May 2020

First Nations Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander photography

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
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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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