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Spiders: Myth or Fact?
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/spiders-myths-and-facts/

Is Daddy-long-legs really the most venomous spiders in the world? Are spiders faster than humans? Do all spiders bite? Let's find out.

Published 15 June 2017

arachnid blog arachnology spider arachnophobia
Loopy or what?
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/loopy-or-what/

Another bizarre creature identified by our experts in Search and Discover.

Published 02 June 2017
AMplify Episode 32: Gillian Scott
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/amplify-ep-32/

CEO Kim McKay chats Egyptology, spiders and traveling the world with Gillian Scott, AM's Manager, Exhibitions.

Published 26 May 2017

AMplify staff podcast
Anthropology for the People
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/anthropology-for-the-people/

Beyond racial classification and exclusion.

Published 23 May 2017
The excitement continues: post-Lord Howe Island expedition
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/the-excitement-continues-post-lord-howe-island-expedition/

Now that all of the AM's collections and research teams have safely arrived back home, what next? "Lots" is the answer!

Published 19 May 2017

malacology Lord Howe Island fieldwork blog
What a Star!
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/what-a-star/

Six-year-old Julian Perros has raised $620 to help fight the devastating impacts of the Crown of Thorns Starfish on the Great Barrier Reef.

Published 05 May 2017

Lizard Island Great Barrier Reef
VIP: Very Important Phasmid
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/vip-very-important-phasmid/

Introducing a Very Important Phasmid, now rehoused at Melbourne Zoo thanks to the efforts on an AM led expedition to Balls Pyramid.

Published 06 May 2017
1850s: The Australian Museum opens its doors on William Street
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/1850s-the-australian-museum-opens-its-doors/

With a handsome new sandstone building on William Street next to Hyde Park, the Australian Museum was the place to be seen in 1850s Sydney.

Published 15 January 2018
AMplify episode 31: Live at the AM — 2017 Eureka Prizes Launch
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/amplify-ep-31-live-at-the-am-2017-eureka-prizes-launch/

A live panel discussion with former Eureka Prize winners, hosted by Robyn Williams.

Published 20 April 2017

AMplify Eureka prizes podcast
AMplify episode 30: Live at the AM - Bruce Pascoe
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/amplify-ep-30-live-at-the-am-bruce-pascoe/

Dark Emu author Bruce Pascoe deconstructs over-simplified portrayals of Indigenous life and the discoveries of this country's first people.

Published 12 April 2017

First Nations AMplify podcast

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 kids learning 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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