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How to hijack climate change: Tips from vagrant fish
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/how-to-hijack-climate-change-tips-from-vagrant-fish/

Hotter and drier summers in Australia bring with them massive fires, successive bleaching on coral reefs and widespread die-offs of our valuable kelp forests. Although all may seem doom and gloom in our oceans, some species are surprisingly resourceful and can even take advantage of warmer waters.

Published 29 November 2021
Bleating or screaming? Two new, very loud, frog species described in eastern Australia
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/bleating-or-screaming/

With the help of vital FrogID audio, two new species of frog, each with a call as loud and piercing as each other, are described as new to science.

Published 22 November 2021
Developing ambassadors for behaviour change
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/microplastic-pollution/

In conversation with Dr Michelle Blewitt, co-winner of the 2021 Department of Industry, Science, Energy and Resources Eureka Prize for Innovation in Citizen Science.

Published 16 November 2021

Eureka Prizes Microplastics Citizen Science Marine Pollution
Pasifika greetings from Melissa Malu, our new Pasifika Collections & Engagement Manager
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/pasifika-collection-manager/

Melissa Malu will strive to ensure our Pasifika Collection and its links to culture, heritage, history, tradition, truth and community both in the Pacific and diaspora are strengthened.

Published 19 November 2021
Showcasing the wonders of our universe
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/dr-niraj-lal/

In conversation with Dr Niraj Lal, winner of the 2021 Celestino Eureka Prize for Promoting Understanding of Science.

Published 24 November 2021

Eureka Prizes Renewable Electricity Science Communication
More than a snail’s pace: Progress on Norfolk Island’s threatened snails
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/more-than-a-snails-pace/

There have been moments of excitement and moments of despair along the way, but six months after starting a zoo-based breeding program for two Critically Endangered land snail species from Norfolk Island, the population is stable and progressing well.

Published 01 December 2021
Patient Zero: stories of disease outbreaks
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/stories-of-disease-outbreaks/

In conversation with Joel Werner and Olivia Willis, co-winners of the 2021 Australian Museum Eureka Prize for Science Journalism.

Published 14 December 2021

Eureka Prizes Disease Outbreaks Science Communication
Game changing moments: celebrating International Day for People with a Disability
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/international-day-disability/

I’ll never forget the day that I saw subtitles on an English language movie the first time.

Published 03 December 2021

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Digitising the treasures of the sea
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/digitising-the-treasures-of-the-sea/

The Australian Museum is digitising its collections, including the historic and diverse Marine Invertebrate collection. We explain how the Museum is opening up its treasure trove of specimens to the world and the discoveries we are making along the way.

Published 14 December 2021
Celebrating a decade of DigiVol!
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/celebrating-a-decade-of-digivol/

DigiVol, the World’s first citizen science website for digitising museum collections, turns 10! Today we celebrate our volunteers, staff and all the brilliant collections that make this project so unique.

Published 09 December 2021

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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