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Growing Old in Eora Country
https://australian.museum/learn/first-nations/sydney-elders/growing-old-in-eora-country/

An essay to coincide with the Sydney Elders exhibition, written by Aboriginal Curator Djon Mundine.

Published 30 June 2014

First Nations Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
Leilira blades from Arnhem Land
https://australian.museum/learn/cultures/atsi-collection/cultural-objects/leilira-blades-from-arnhem-land/

These are five long stone blades with sharp edges, known by archaeologists as Leilira blades.

Published 02 October 2012

First Nations Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
Survival and revival of the string figures of Yirrkala
https://australian.museum/learn/cultures/atsi-collection/cultural-objects/survival-and-revival-of-the-string-figures-of-yirrkala/

String figures, or Matjka-wuma, are patterns or designs made on the hands with a loop of string.

Published 19 March 2015

First Nations Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
The “pygmy” myth debunked
https://australian.museum/learn/first-nations/debunking-australian-pygmy-people-myth/

The “pygmy” myth is often used to dismiss the rightful place of Aboriginal peoples as the First Peoples of Australia. In this article, we challenge the myth and the assumptions behind it.

Published 08 May 2020

First Nations Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australian archaeology
Christine Donnelly
https://australian.museum/learn/first-nations/sydney-elders/christine-donnelly/

Christine is the founder of the Aboriginal Dance Theatre in Redfern, which opened in 1979 and she is currently the CEO.

Published 28 April 2020

First Nations Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elders portrait
Dulcie Flower AM
https://australian.museum/learn/first-nations/sydney-elders/dulcie-flower/

Dulcie Flower is a Miri woman of the Meriam Nation from the Torres Strait Islands who was born in Cairns.

Published 28 April 2020

First Nations Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elders portrait
Eric Robinson
https://australian.museum/learn/first-nations/sydney-elders/eric-robinson/

Eric is a valued member of the Babana Aboriginal Men’s Group in Redfern where he is regarded as the honorary Elder.

Published 28 April 2020

First Nations Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elders portrait
Mick Mundine
https://australian.museum/learn/first-nations/sydney-elders/mick-mundine/

Mick has lived and worked in the Redfern community for decades where he has established programs to help the local community and drive self-determination and Aboriginal social justice.

Published 28 April 2020

First Nations Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elders portrait
Theses and Museum Catalogues
https://australian.museum/learn/collections/museum-archives-library/research-library/guides/theses-catalogues/

Discover theses and museum catalogues containing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural material in the Australian Museum Research Library.

Published 10 April 2019

Aboriginal Cultural collections Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander research catalogues theses library
Mervyn Bishop
https://australian.museum/learn/first-nations/sydney-elders/mervyn-bishop/

The Sydney Elders portrait collection was taken by renowned Aboriginal photographer, Mervyn Bishop.

Published 28 April 2020

First Nations Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander photography

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, Machu Picchu and the Golden Empires of Peru and add-on VR experience.

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Future Now

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

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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.

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Minerals

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

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Growing Old in Eora Country
https://australian.museum/learn/first-nations/sydney-elders/growing-old-in-eora-country/

Leilira blades from Arnhem Land
https://australian.museum/learn/cultures/atsi-collection/cultural-objects/leilira-blades-from-arnhem-land/

Survival and revival of the string figures of Yirrkala
https://australian.museum/learn/cultures/atsi-collection/cultural-objects/survival-and-revival-of-the-string-figures-of-yirrkala/

The “pygmy” myth debunked
https://australian.museum/learn/first-nations/debunking-australian-pygmy-people-myth/

Christine Donnelly
https://australian.museum/learn/first-nations/sydney-elders/christine-donnelly/

Dulcie Flower AM
https://australian.museum/learn/first-nations/sydney-elders/dulcie-flower/

Eric Robinson
https://australian.museum/learn/first-nations/sydney-elders/eric-robinson/

Mick Mundine
https://australian.museum/learn/first-nations/sydney-elders/mick-mundine/

Theses and Museum Catalogues
https://australian.museum/learn/collections/museum-archives-library/research-library/guides/theses-catalogues/

Mervyn Bishop
https://australian.museum/learn/first-nations/sydney-elders/mervyn-bishop/

Machu Picchu and the Golden Empires of Peru

Future Now

Burra

Minerals

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