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Kooriculum: Beyond Terra Nullius
https://australian.museum/learn/first-nations/kooriculum-beyond-terra-nullius/

Aboriginal Stories of Country welcome all visitors, ask people to listen and learn from them, to respect their country and in particular respect their sacred sites.

Published 08 May 2020

First Nations Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander IndigenousX
Indigenous science goes far beyond boomerangs and spears
https://australian.museum/learn/first-nations/indigenous-science/

Indigenous science was critical for Indigenous people in solving any number of problems they faced and to capitalise on beneficial and sustainable opportunities presented by their environments and circumstances.

Published 08 May 2020

First Nations Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander IndigenousX
Blaschka glass models in 3D
https://australian.museum/learn/collections/museum-archives-library/blaschka-glass-models/blaschka-3d/

Glass models from the 19th century as 3D digital objects

Published 13 May 2020

archives model marine invertebrates sea anemone glass 3D
Tasmanian Aboriginal shell necklaces: A significant cultural practice
https://australian.museum/learn/first-nations/tasmanian-aboriginal-shell-necklaces/

Shell necklace-making is a tradition that has continued uninterrupted by European colonisation.

Published 22 May 2020

First Nations Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander necklace shell
Possum skin cloaks then and now – same same but different
https://australian.museum/learn/first-nations/possum-skin-cloaks-then-and-now/

Revitalisation of Possum Cloak knowledges and practices as a living legacy in community, is a notable historically significant cultural regeneration phenomenon of our times.

Published 25 May 2020

First Nations Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander possums skin Possums
Tear It Down
https://australian.museum/learn/first-nations/tear-it-down/

How do we deal with false, constructed histories? 2020 is being used to commemorate the “discovery” of Australia by Lieutenant (best known as Captain) James Cook. Aboriginal people engage with what this means for our history.

Published 25 May 2020

First Nations Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander statue
2011 Australian Museum Eureka Prize winners
https://australian.museum/get-involved/eureka-prizes/eureka-prizes-archive/2011-eureka-prize-winners/

27 individuals and teams recognised across the categories of Research & Innovation, Leadership, Science Communication, School Science and a special People's Choice Award.

Published 17 November 2023

Eureka Prizes
Deaths in custody: What can museums do to effect change?
https://australian.museum/learn/first-nations/deaths-in-custody-what-can-museums-do/

Museums have the power to set the agenda.

Published 10 June 2020

First Nations Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander death
2018 Australian Museum Eureka Prizes finalists
https://australian.museum/get-involved/eureka-prizes/eureka-prizes-archive/2018-eureka-prizes-finalists/

47 entries were shortlisted for 16 Australian Museum Eureka Prizes in 2018.

Published 08 July 2020

Eureka Prizes
1990 Australian Museum Eureka Prizes winners
https://australian.museum/get-involved/eureka-prizes/eureka-prizes-archive/1990-eureka-prize-winners/

Congratulations to the inaugural Australian Museum Eureka Prizes winners.

Published 26 August 2020

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
On now

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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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RELICS

Vintage objects meet miniature LEGO® worlds in RELICS: A New World Rises, an extraordinary exhibition created by LEGO® Masters winners. Opening 16 August at the Australian Museum.

Special Exhibition
Opens 16 August 2025

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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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