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One of the World’s largest fish develops from a tiny larval Mola Sunfish
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World first identification of a larval Mola alexandrini by Australian and New Zealand Scientists.

Published 28 July 2020

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Increase in Citizen Scientists during COVID-19
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Australian Museum Centre for Citizen Science breaks new records: FrogID surpasses 200,000 records and DigiVol’s Wildlife Spotter completes more than 500,000 transcriptions.

Published 24 August 2020

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Scientists discover new species of deep-sea worm
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Australian Museum Donors enable experts to study and illuminate biodiversity.

Published 24 August 2020
Land Snails of Lord Howe Island - Australian Museum Publish First Ever Field Guide
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Dr. Isabel Hyman and Dr. Frank Köehler have released the first comprehensive, illustrated field guide to the land snails of Lord Howe Island.

Published 26 August 2020
Extremely rare fossils of ancient sea life found in Tasmania
https://australian.museum/about/organisation/media-centre/rare-trilobite-fossil-found-tasmania/

Australian scientists, Dr. Patrick M. Smith, Australian Museum (AM) and Dr. Malte C.Ebach , University of NSW (UNSW), have named a newly discovered trilobite after the actor Tom Baker, aka Doctor Who.

Published 23 September 2020

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Frogs Surviving the Flames: Citizen Scientists Reveal Frogs’ Initial Response to ‘Black Summer’ Bushfires
https://australian.museum/about/organisation/media-centre/frog-id-fire-research-paper-2020/

Many Australian frogs may not have been as devastatingly impacted by last summer’s fires as feared – but scientists need more data to assess the impact further.

Published 28 September 2020

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Finalists announced for the 2020 Australian Museum Eureka Prizes
https://australian.museum/about/organisation/media-centre/2020-eureka-prizes-finalists/

30th anniversary of Australia's leading science awards.

Published 29 September 2020

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Transformed Australian Museum to reopen on 28 November 2020
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The Australian Museum (AM) will reopen to the public on Saturday 28 November after a 15 month $57.5m building transformation.

Published 28 October 2020

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New primate species discovered in Myanmar
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International collaboration led in part by Australian Museum Chief Scientist, Professor Kristofer Helgen, sheds light on evolutionary history and the important role museums play in understanding and conserving biodiversity.

Published 11 November 2020
Australian Museum officially reopens to the public
https://australian.museum/about/organisation/media-centre/am-officially-reopens/

Australian Museum officially reopens to the public with free general admission from Saturday 28 November 2020.

Published 26 November 2020

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Barka: The Forgotten River

Meet <i>Barka: The Forgotten River</i> in this new First Nations exhibition developed by Uncle Badger Bates and Justine Muller with the Barkandji community.

Special exhibition
Now on until 23 July 2023

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Bilas: Body Adornment from Papua New Guinea

Witness the beauty and diversity of cultural decoration and body adornment from Papua New Guinea in this special exhibition at the Australian Museum in Sydney.

Opening 9 June 2023, featuring photographs by Wylda Bayrón.

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School programs and excursions

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

Virtual excursions
Educator-led tours

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Burra

Be transported on an immersive journey through the eyes of burra (eel) in the Australian Museum’s new learning and play space.

Permanent education space
Open daily

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