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The beautiful birds of Norfolk Island
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/beautiful-birds-of-norfolk-island/

Norfolk Island is home to many beautiful birds – however, Norfolk Island also has an unenviable extinction rate when it comes to its bird fauna. To understand more, our scientists studied the endemic and exotic birdlife of Norfolk Island during the recent Australian Museum-led expedition.

Published 17 May 2023
Norfolk Island expedition: Understanding a South Pacific jewel
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/norfolk-island-expedition/

Norfolk Island, a small island with a big history and unique biodiversity, was chosen by the Australian Museum for its 2022-2024 expedition.

Published 19 January 2023

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Why sharks? Why now?
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/sharks/

By learning a little about sharks, we’re better equipped to take care of Earth’s biodiversity.

Published 30 January 2023

Explore sharks
Tiny specimens: Restoring the Museum's smallest specimens
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/tiny-specimens/

In the lab at the Australian Museum, conservator Clare Kim brings her steady hand and laser sharp concentration to minute insect specimens under a microscope.

Published 20 February 2023

Explore Collection Care & Conservation
Preparing your Eureka Prizes assessor reports
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/eureka-prizes-preparing-your-assessor-reports/

Assessor reports play an integral role in the Eureka Prizes judging process, yet entrants and nominators can overlook their importance. From planning your approaches to setting assessors up with an appropriate level of detail, we share our tips for preparing your reports.

Published 14 February 2023

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New acquisition: The Coughran Crayfish Collection
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/new-acquisition-coughran-crayfish/

The Coughran Crayfish Collection, containing many specimens from remote and very difficult-to-access rainforest localities was recently acquired by the Australian Museum.

Published 06 February 2023

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New acquisition: Stephen’s Banded Snake
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/new-acquisition-stephens-banded-snake/

This year the Australian Museum Herpetology Department travelled to the Border Ranges, to collect a specimen of the threatened Stephen’s Banded Snake.

Published 13 February 2023

Explore Herpetology
Five Things: How to help our native bees
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/native-bees/

Discover five things you can do to bring native bees into your garden, as native bee taxonomist, Michael Batley, discusses their importance, beauty and diversity.

Published 10 March 2023

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What do a cat, a dingo, and a goanna have in common? It’s in the iDNA
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/its-in-the-idna/

A cat, dingo and goanna in Namadgi National Park were the latest animals recorded via DNA from an insect’s belly. Tim Cutajar at the Australian Museum and Dr Stephanie Pulsford tell us how!

Published 03 April 2023
Related species of skeleton shrimp from Australia and Far East Asia
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/sibling-species-of-skeleton-shrimp/

An unusual find of thousands of skeleton shrimp on commercial fishing nets in the Gippsland Lakes, south-eastern Australia has led to the revision of a species from Far East Asia, review of previous records, and recognition of a new species.

Published 08 May 2023

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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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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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
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