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Wing tags stand the test of time
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/wing-tags-stand-the-test-of-time/

Despite their reputation as urban hooligans, Cockatoos seldom vandalised their tags, allowing citizen scientists to study 100% of birds.

Published 27 October 2017

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Birds of Australia
https://australian.museum/visit/whats-on/birds-exhibition/

Meet some of Australia’s most famous and fascinating feathered residents and learn about the ingenious ways they have adapted to life on the continent they call home.

Published 16 May 2018

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The living dinosaurs
https://australian.museum/learn/dinosaurs/the-living-dinosaurs/

Be afraid. One day your pet budgie or that marauding cockatoo may recall the more "primitive" instincts of their relatives. Be very, very afraid - these relatives include T. rex and Velociraptor! Birds are actually specialised theropod dinosaurs.

Published 19 March 2020

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John Gould’s Australian publications
https://australian.museum/learn/collections/museum-archives-library/john-gould/john-gould-publications/

John Gould was an immensely successful publisher. Over the course of his lifetime he produced 21 titles, 15 which were folio sets. In total, with his team of artists, lithographers and colourists, he produced 2999 unique plates.

Published 09 September 2022

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Stephanie’s Astrapia
https://australian.museum/about/history/exhibitions/birds-of-paradise/stephanies-astrapia/

Stephanie’s Astrapia, Birds of Paradise

Published 24 March 2011

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Ribbon-tailed Astrapia
https://australian.museum/about/history/exhibitions/birds-of-paradise/ribbon-tailed-astrapia/

Ribbon-tailed Astrapia, Bird of Paradise

Published 24 March 2011

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Splendid Astrapia
https://australian.museum/about/history/exhibitions/birds-of-paradise/splendid-astrapia/

Splendid Astrapia, Birds of Paradise

Published 24 March 2011

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Short-tailed Paradigalla
https://australian.museum/about/history/exhibitions/birds-of-paradise/short-tailed-paradigalla/

Short-tailed Paradigalla, Birds of Paradise

Published 24 March 2011

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Paradise Crow
https://australian.museum/about/history/exhibitions/birds-of-paradise/paradise-crow/

Paradise Crow, Birds of Paradise

Published 30 March 2011

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Birds conversation starters
https://australian.museum/learn/teachers/learning/cs-birds/

Have you ever danced like a bird? Use our Birds conversation starters for fun suggestions and prompts for how to engage with this exhibition.

Published 18 November 2020

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RELICS

Vintage objects meet miniature LEGO^® brick worlds in RELICS: A New World Rises, an extraordinary exhibition created by LEGO^® Masters winners.

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 kids learning space
10am - 4.30pm

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Wansolmoana

Experience the diverse and dynamic cultures of Pasifika peoples through stories and objects from across the region.

Permanent exhibition
Open daily

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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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