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Self-determination
https://australian.museum/learn/first-nations/unsettled/healing-nations/self-determination/

For over a century, First Nations peoples have demonstrated the importance and successes of self-determination.

Published 27 August 2021

First Nations Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander self determination
The great Australian silence
https://australian.museum/learn/first-nations/unsettled/healing-nations/the-great-australian-silence/

Listening to and learning from First Nations peoples about their cultures and histories can allow avenues for us to start to remember differently, in ways that heal instead of harm.

Published 25 August 2021

First Nations Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
Blood Money
https://australian.museum/learn/first-nations/unsettled/continued-resistance/sovereignty/

The Blood Money series by Dr Ryan Presley prompts us to critically consider who we commemorate on Australian currency and in the national public memory.

Published 03 September 2021

First Nations Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander blood money
How to make traditional matjka-wuma (string figures)
https://australian.museum/inside-out/homeschool-resources/how-to-make-matjka-wuma-string-figures/

Learn from our First Nations staff to make traditional matjka-wuma (String Figures).

Published 13 September 2021

First Nations kids activities
How to make a rock engraving
https://australian.museum/inside-out/homeschool-resources/how-to-make-rock-engraving/

Be inspired by First Nations rock engravings and make your very own artwork using air-dry clay, playdough, sand and carving tools.

Published 13 September 2021

First Nations kids activities
Fossils in Wellington Caves, NSW
https://australian.museum/learn/australia-over-time/fossils/sites/wellington-caves/

The Wellington Caves are renowned for the diversity of fossils across a long period of time including mainland Thylacines.

Published 16 September 2021

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D.I.WHY: What can you catch with a camera?
https://australian.museum/inside-out/homeschool-resources/diwhy-what-can-you-catch-with-a-camera/

What can you catch with a camera? Become a scientist in your own backyard with this interactive video series.

Published 29 November 2021

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Our buildings through time
https://australian.museum/about/history/timelines/our-buildings-through-time/

History of the architecture of the Australian Museum from the first permanent building, the Lewis Wing, to the present day.

Published 16 December 2021
LIRS – Research Projects 2017
https://australian.museum/get-involved/amri/lirs/lirs-research-projects-2017/

LIRS – Research Projects 2017

Published 01 April 2022
John Gould's documents of extinction
https://australian.museum/learn/collections/museum-archives-library/john-gould/goulds-documents-of-extinction/

John Gould wrote many warnings about the potential extinction of Australian species. Ironically his collectors were killing thousands of birds and mammals all over the world to send to him for identification and illustration.

Published 12 February 2021

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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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