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Solar power switched on
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/solar-power-switched-on/

The Station's new solar power system was switched on at 3.00 pm on Thursday 24th February 2011. It was designed to reduce by about 50% the amount of diesel used for generating electricity and hence reduce carbon emissions by that proportion. In its first month of operatio

Published 25 March 2011
Dr Jodi discusses the Vampire Frog
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/dr-jodi-discusses-the-vampire-frog/

Dr Jodi discusses the Vampire Frog & her journey in finding the creature.

Published 04 March 2011

Herpetology frogs blog
How to Choose iPhone Apps for Kids
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/how-to-choose-iphone-apps-for-kids/

What should adults look for when choosing iPhone apps for (and with) their kids?

Published 27 February 2011
You're toasted!
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/youre-toasted/

Food for thought!

Published 01 March 2011

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Oh my God, I saw a dinosaur...
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/oh-my-god-i-saw-a-dinosaur/

On the night of last Tuesday's Jurassic Lounge visitors were asked to give their feedback. We put up some feedback forms where people could write their comments on. Also, we asked them specifically what they liked best about Jurassic Lounge. It worked out very well, we got some great feedback

Published 30 July 2012
Where do spiders go during flooding?
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/where-do-spiders-go-during-flooding/

It not just humans that have had to face challenges from the recent flooding in Eastern Australia. An enquirer near Grafton has sent some interesting photos showing how the regions spiders have handled the rising water levels.

Published 02 June 2011
New scans of Percy Money PNG photos
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/percy-money-photos-on-our-website/

With the help of our wonderful volunteers Sue Myatt and Nan Goodsell, we have just posted some new scans of the beautiful images taken by missionary Percy Money in Collingwood Bay, PNG in the early 1900s.

Published 21 March 2011
Uhi ta moko: Art and practice of Maori tattooing
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/uhi-ta-moko-art-and-practice-of-maori-tattooing/

As the art and practice of ta moko developed in Aotearoa - New Zealand, Maori pioneered the use of smaller, narrower uhi without teeth that cut grooves through the skin.

Published 17 February 2011

blog Polynesian art New Zealand Maori body art tattoo
Dangerous, deadly and just plain mean!
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/dangerous-deadly-and-just-plain-mean/

Ever wondered about how safe Australia’s wildlife is … and how to avoid it? The Australian Museum’s newest mobile app provides information about different types of dangerous / potentially dangerous animals that inhabit Australia, where to find them and what to do when confronte

Published 21 February 2011
Weapons - Friendship and Journeys
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/weapons-friendship-and-journeys/

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 d

Published 11 February 2011

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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Future Now

Step into <i>Future Now</i>, an Australian Museum exhibition about sustainability and be inspired by practical and innovative ways to build a more sustainable future.

Touring 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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Minerals

Be dazzled by over 1800 spectacular rocks and minerals in our new Minerals Gallery.

Permanent exhibition
Open daily

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