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Power through poetry
https://australian.museum/learn/teachers/first-nations-learning-resources/power-through-poetry/

Be inspired by the poems of First Nations artists, then use the activity book prompts and activities to create your own poems.

Published 05 July 2021

Aboriginal aboriginal and torres strait islander histories and cultures poetry art 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
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
Little Terns: caring for Country and each other
https://australian.museum/learn/first-nations/burra/little-terns-caring-for-country/

Little Terns teach us the importance of supporting each other and caring for Country.

Published 10 May 2022

First Nations Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Estuary Burra
Bangu: Big Bats and Little Bats
https://australian.museum/learn/first-nations/burra/big-bats-little-bats/

In Dhurga, one of many languages spoken by the First Nations Yuin people of the NSW South Coast, Bangu is the name for Bat.

Published 16 June 2022

First Nations Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Bats Burra
Who’s who, Bangu: getting to know Microbats
https://australian.museum/learn/first-nations/burra/getting-to-know-microbats/

Bats are the second biggest group of mammals in the world and scientists are still finding new species of little microbats today.

Published 16 June 2022

First Nations Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Bats Burra
Climate change: how can I care for Country?
https://australian.museum/learn/first-nations/burra/climate-change-caring-for-country/

Learn about some simple actions we can take to help support Country through climate change.

Published 16 June 2022

First Nations Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Climate Change Burra
Ocean Currents
https://australian.museum/learn/first-nations/burra/ocean-currents/

Our Oceans are asking us to care about the animals who are eating, breathing and becoming sick from these pollutants before it’s too late.

Published 16 June 2022

Burra Climate Change First Nations Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Ocean currents
Sol Bellear AO
https://australian.museum/learn/first-nations/sydney-elders/sol-bellear/

Sol was awarded the Order of Australia (AO) in 1999 for services to the Aboriginal community, particularly in relation to the administration and development of health policies.

Published 05 May 2020

First Nations Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elders portrait

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.

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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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