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History of photography at the Australian Museum
https://australian.museum/learn/collections/museum-archives-library/photographic/history-of-photography/

The nineteenth century saw an explosion of scientific discovery and invention, particularly in the field of photography.

Published 29 February 2024

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Patricia Egan: Stories from the Photographic Archive
https://australian.museum/learn/collections/museum-archives-library/photographic/patricia-egan/

Digitisation specialist Annie Breslin spent time with former Australian Museum archivist Patricia Egan, to learn about her favourite and most memorable images and the stories they tell about the history of the Museum.

Published 23 April 2024

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Australian Geographic Nature Photographer of the Year conversation starters
https://australian.museum/learn/teachers/learning/australian-geographic-nature-photographer-of-the-year-conversation-starters/

Why do you think people like taking photos of nature? Use these conversation starters for fun suggestions and prompts for how to engage with the Australian Geographic Nature Photographer of the Year exhibition.

Published 20 June 2024

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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
Opening Saturday 10 May

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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
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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