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Spinning tops
https://australian.museum/learn/cultures/first-nations-collections/aboriginal-toys/spinning-topsgeneral/

We have 15 spinning tops in our collection from Queensland and the Torres Strait. The earliest from Queensland date from 1894 to 1905.

Published 11 November 2018

First Nations toys toy
Propeller toy
https://australian.museum/learn/cultures/first-nations-collections/aboriginal-toys/propeller-toy/

Our collection has one wooden toy propeller from Yirrkala in the Northern Territory.

Published 11 November 2018

First Nations toys toy
Leaf games from Yuendumu
https://australian.museum/learn/cultures/first-nations-collections/aboriginal-toys/leaf-game/

In Yuendumu in the Northern Territory leaves are used in a leaf game.

Published 11 November 2018

First Nations toys games toy
The Hedley and McCulloch Collection: Torres Strait 1907
https://australian.museum/learn/cultures/first-nations-collections/cultural-objects/the-headley-and-mcculloch-collection-torres-strait-1907/

Between 29 August and 4 October 1907 Charles Hedley and Alan R. McCulloch collected 167 objects, mostly from Mer (Murray Island), Torres Strait.

Published 29 November 2018

First Nations Torres Straits
First Nations cultures and history
https://australian.museum/learn/first-nations/

Learn more about this land’s First Nations peoples and cultures.

Published 27 May 2020

Aboriginal Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultural collections First Nations exhibition
Turtle Dreaming: Weaving
https://australian.museum/learn/teachers/at-the-museum/turtle-dreaming/

In this hands-on weaving program, students will learn about how Aboriginal peoples care for and connect to Country.

Published 16 October 2024

First Nations early stage 1 education education program kindergarten primary school program school stage 1
Live at the AM podcast: HumanNature 2019 – Tony Birch
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/humannature-podcast-tonybirch/

Listen to Aboriginal poet and novelist Tony Birch as he explores how First Nations ecological knowledge could help mitigate the impacts of climate change.

Published 14 May 2019

blog poetry climate change First Nations podcast
New installation in the First Australians Galleries: The Purple House
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/purple-house-installation/

The Purple House is a home away from home for First Nations dialysis patients.

Published 19 June 2019

First Nations exhibition
Live at the AM: HumanNature 2018 - Bruce Pascoe
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/human-nature-bruce-pascoe/

Bruce Pascoe’s ground-breaking research completely reconsiders the notion of pre-colonial Aboriginal Australians as hunter-gatherers.

Published 18 October 2019

First Nations agriculture history podcast
New in the collection: Tasmanian shell necklaces
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/new-in-the-collection-tasmanian-shell-necklaces/

We recently acquired two stunning shell necklaces by Lola Greeno, which are now on display in our Indigenous Australians Gallery.

Published 24 July 2014

shell collections blog necklace First Nations

RELICS

Vintage objects meet miniature LEGO^® brick worlds in RELICS: A New World Rises, an extraordinary exhibition created by LEGO^® Masters winners.

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2025 Australian Geographic Nature Photographer of the Year

See nature in a whole new light in this stunning, photographic exhibition, featuring works by some of the world's best nature photographers.

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Unfinished Business

Experience an accessible 3D photography exhibition detailing personal stories from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples living with disabilities across Australia.

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Wansolmoana

Experience the diverse and dynamic cultures of Pasifika peoples through stories and objects from across the region.

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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 kids learning space
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10am - 4.30pm

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Minerals

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

Permanent exhibition
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