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Edward Lear (1812-1888)
https://australian.museum/learn/collections/museum-archives-library/john-gould/edward-lear-1812-1888/

Best known for his limericks and the nursery rhyme 'The Owl and the Pussy-cat', this is not how he wished to be remembered.

Published 11 May 2012
John Gould and his contribution to science
https://australian.museum/learn/collections/museum-archives-library/john-gould/gould-and-his-contribution-to-science/

John Gould's two great contributions to science were taxonomically describing Charles Darwin's Galapagos finches and his descriptions of Australian fauna.

Published 10 November 2009
John Gould's collectors
https://australian.museum/learn/collections/museum-archives-library/john-gould/goulds-collectors/

Gould's network of collectors spanned the world. In Australia alone Gould had at least 17 collectors as well as members from the HMS Beagle who collected for him while they were in Australia.

Published 17 November 2009
John Gould in Australia
https://australian.museum/learn/collections/museum-archives-library/john-gould/gould-in-the-field/

For much of his life, Gould gained access to material by working the international specimen trade and coordinating the activities of his employees and associates out in the field. However, Gould did venture out into the field himself, beginning with his expedition to Australia in 1839.

Published 07 January 2010
John Gould and the Australian Museum
https://australian.museum/learn/collections/museum-archives-library/john-gould/gould-and-the-australian-museum/

The Australian Museum had been in existence for barely a decade when John Gould arrived in Sydney in February 1839.

Published 04 August 2014
John Gilbert (1812-1845) - collector extraordinaire
https://australian.museum/learn/collections/museum-archives-library/john-gould/john-gilbert-a-collector-extraordinaire/

John Gilbert (1812-1845) was Gould's principal collector in Australia and was a talented observer who endured considerable hardship while travelling in the Australian bush collecting for his employer.

Published 12 November 2009
The early art of Elizabeth Gould
https://australian.museum/learn/collections/museum-archives-library/john-gould/elizabeth-gould-1804-1841/elizabeth-gould-early-art/

Learn more about Elizabeth Gould's beginnings as an artist.

Published 16 December 2020

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The Statesman
https://australian.museum/learn/first-nations/unfinished-business/unfinished-business-the-statesman/

My whole life has been reacting to needs. That was what it was all about: helping other people and creating change.

Published 06 August 2020

First Nations holograph photography unfinished business
Stolen
https://australian.museum/learn/first-nations/unfinished-business/unfinished-business-stolen/

They said they had this place up at Hay, in NSW, it was a Japanese World War II prison, and they turned it into an institution for young girls.

Published 06 August 2020

First Nations holograph photography unfinished business
The Wild Man
https://australian.museum/learn/first-nations/unfinished-business/unfinished-business-the-wild-man/

My name is Josh Lennox and I love to paint and I like doing Aboriginal painting. Painting makes me feel happy.

Published 06 August 2020

First Nations holograph photography unfinished business

Ramses & the Gold of the Pharaohs

Exclusive to the Australian Museum in Sydney: more than 3,000 years in the making, discover over 180 ancient Egyptian treasures.

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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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School programs and excursions

Book school excursions at the Australian Museum, Sydney, that inspire and engage students of all ages.

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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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