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Psychedelic frogfish makes a splash
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/psychedelic-frogfish-makes-a-splash/

In 2009, colleagues at the University of Washington, created quite a stir when they described a new species of frogfish from Indonesia. The fish goes by the scientific name Histiophryne psychedelica. When you watch the movie you'll probably agree that psychedelica is

Published 08 September 2010
Hot Science Global Citizens 2011 Symposium
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/hot-science-global-citizens-2011-symposium/

What is the role of the museum sector in climate change interventions?

Published 15 March 2011
March 2nd people, it all happened!
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/march-2nd-people-it-all-happened/

Apple sent out invites to San Francisco press to a special press conference to be held on the 2nd of March 2011. The image sent out with the event shows an iCal image of March 2nd pealing back to reveal the corner of an iPad. Need we say more?

Published 04 March 2011
Crested Katydid collected from Queensland
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/crested-katydid-collected-from-queensland/

An uncommon species of insect has been collected by staff at the Santos Ballera gas plant in Queensland and sent it to the Australian Museum for identification.

Published 22 February 2011

insect blog katydid Search & Discover
Dream weaver: a new collection of Maori Kete
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/dream-weaver-a-new-collection-of-maori-kete/

Dream weavers: a new collection of contemporary Maori kete (baskets) acquired by the Australian Museum.

Published 29 June 2012
Weapons and Weaponry
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/weapons-and-weaponry/

Lately we’ve asked visitors what they would think about an exhibition about weapons. What would they like to see? What would be interesting to show? Are people interested in the technical aspects? Or would they like to discover how the weapons were used during wars and battles?

Published 10 February 2011
Cyclone Yasi viewed from Lizard Island
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/cyclone-yasi-viewed-from-lizard-island/

The largest category 5 cyclone to hit the east Australian coast in living memory passed to the south of Lizard Island on the night of 2/3 February.

Published 08 February 2011
Obsidian artefacts from Papua New Guinea: major new publication
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/obsidian-artefacts-from-papua-new-guinea-major-new-publication/

A major new reference work to assist archaeologists interpret use-wear marks on obsidian artefacts has been published by the Australian Museum.

Published 15 August 2011
The oldest diorama in Australia?
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/the-oldest-diorama-in-australia/

Recent research on the history of the Lord Howe Island diorama in our Westpac Long Gallery, the only historic diorama remaining in the Museum.

Published 12 August 2011

Westpac Long Gallery Lord Howe Island blog diorama
Planarian Worms
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/planarian-worms/

Once the wet weather starts, the Museum often gets inquiries about small, brightly coloured "snakes", invasions of "leeches", unusual "slugs" and similar queries - all relating to an animal which is actually none of these.

Published 22 February 2011

blog terrestrial invertebrates worm parasite

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
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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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