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Kwa-guilth Pole: British Columbia, Canada
https://australian.museum/learn/cultures/international-collection/kwa-guilth-pole-british-columbia-canada/

Western Red Cedar pole of the Kwa-guilth people from British Colombia.

Published 20 September 2016
Toy spears, spearthrowers and targets
https://australian.museum/learn/cultures/atsi-collection/aboriginal-toys/toy-spears-general/

Our collection includes various items that were used both for fun and as training instruments for adult life.

Published 23 July 2018

First Nations toys toy
Daha Ata Sanniya Masks
https://australian.museum/learn/cultures/international-collection/daha-ata-sanniya-masks/

Ancient dance ritual in Sinhalese culture of Sri Lanka.

Published 02 October 2014

Sri Lanka International collections mask
Chimu Pottery from Cayalti, Peru
https://australian.museum/learn/cultures/international-collection/chimu-pottery-from-cayalti-peru/

In 1910 the Australian Museum purchased 54 Peruvian pots from Mr Thomas Colston.

Published 30 May 2014

Peru pottery International collections Americas
The Light of Immortality
https://australian.museum/learn/cultures/international-collection/ancient-egyptian/the-light-of-immortality/

Symbolism of faience in ancient Egypt.

Published 22 May 2014

egypt International collections Ancient Egypt
Chinese Scroll Painting H533
https://australian.museum/learn/cultures/international-collection/chinese/chinese-scroll-painting-h533/

Buddhist devotion in image and words.

Published 11 February 2014

China Chinese International collections
Mbira - Thumb Piano of Africa
https://australian.museum/learn/cultures/international-collection/african/mbira-thumb-piano-of-africa/

Ancient instrument with a promising future.

Published 20 October 2014

music Africa
Middle Kingdom
https://australian.museum/learn/cultures/international-collection/chinese/middle-kingdom/

Universal importance of Chinese Culture.

Published 27 June 2017

China Chinese International collections
Pre-Columbian Figurines from Mexico
https://australian.museum/learn/cultures/international-collection/pre-columbian-figurines-from-mexico/

Faces of ancient people in clay.

Published 04 March 2013
Shell forehead band from northern Queensland
https://australian.museum/learn/cultures/atsi-collection/cultural-objects/shell-forehead-band/

This shell forehead band was made from 59 rectangular pieces of nautilus shell, each with a centrally drilled hole.

Published 02 October 2012

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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