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Brown Sicklebill
https://australian.museum/about/history/exhibitions/birds-of-paradise/brown-sicklebill/

Brown Sicklebill, Birds of Paradise

Published 24 March 2011

Birds Brown Sicklebill Epimachus meyeri Birds of Paradise
Superb Bird of Paradise
https://australian.museum/about/history/exhibitions/birds-of-paradise/superb-bird-of-paradise/

Superb Bird of Paradise

Published 24 March 2011

Birds Birds of Paradise Lophorina superba Superb Bird of Paradise
Foja Parotia
https://australian.museum/about/history/exhibitions/birds-of-paradise/foja-parotia/

Foja Parotia, Scientific name: Parotia berlepschi

Published 31 March 2011

Birds Birds of Paradise Foja Parotia Parotia berlepschi
Barn Owl
https://australian.museum/learn/animals/birds/barn-owl/

Subspecies of the Barn Owl are found on every continent in the world except Antarctica.

Published 09 May 2011

Birds Gould publication
Australian Ringneck
https://australian.museum/learn/animals/birds/australian-ringneck/

In Western Australia, these parrots are known as Twenty Eights, from the contact call - a whistled 'twen-ty-eight' - of Australian Ringnecks in the forests of the south-west.

Published 27 July 2018

Birds Gould publication
Wedge-tailed Eagle
https://australian.museum/learn/animals/birds/wedge-tailed-eagle/

The Wedge-tailed Eagle is Australia's largest living bird of prey and one of the largest eagles in the world.

Published 13 September 2018

Birds Gould publication
Swift Parrot
https://australian.museum/learn/animals/birds/swift-parrot/

The Swift Parrot migrates between Tasmania and the Australian mainland each year to breed.

Published 10 August 2022

Birds Gould publication
Tasmanian Thornbill
https://australian.museum/learn/animals/birds/tasmanian-thornbill/

Reverend Thomas J. Ewing (d.1876) for whom this bird is named was the headmaster of the Queen's Orphan Schools, Tasmania. John Gould (who first described the bird) stayed with Rev. Ewing during his visit to Tasmania in 1838-39.

Published 28 July 2023

Birds bird
Norfolk Island Kaka
https://australian.museum/learn/animals/birds/norfolk-island-kaka/

The Norfolk Island Kaka had grey-brown on the crown and nape, with yellow to orange on the cheeks.

Published 28 February 2023

Birds Gould publication
Spotted Harrier
https://australian.museum/learn/animals/birds/spotted-harrier/

The Spotted Harrier is a slim bodied raptor with an owl-like facial disc, and long tail.

Published 28 February 2023

Birds Gould publication

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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