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Survival and revival of the string figures of Yirrkala
https://australian.museum/learn/cultures/atsi-collection/cultural-objects/survival-and-revival-of-the-string-figures-of-yirrkala/

String figures, or Matjka-wuma, are patterns or designs made on the hands with a loop of string.

Published 19 March 2015

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Leilira blades from Arnhem Land
https://australian.museum/learn/cultures/atsi-collection/cultural-objects/leilira-blades-from-arnhem-land/

These are five long stone blades with sharp edges, known by archaeologists as Leilira blades.

Published 02 October 2012

First Nations Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
Australian Archaeology
https://australian.museum/learn/cultures/atsi-collection/australian-archaeology/

The Australian Museum holds a large number of cultural material and objects obtained from archaeological sites in New South Wales, as well as items from various regions throughout Australia.

Published 20 November 2018

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander archaeology
First Nations
https://australian.museum/learn/first-nations/

Learn more about this land’s First Nations peoples and cultures.

Published 27 May 2020

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Cultural collections
https://australian.museum/learn/cultures/

Learn about First Nations cultural material in our collections and our engagement with communities to activate stories of living culture.

Published 11 October 2018

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Carved emu eggs featured in Winhangadurinya
https://australian.museum/learn/first-nations/winhangadurinya-emu-eggs/

Winhangadurinya is an experiential space, a complex arrangement of three dimensional objects with deep meanings, including these carved emu eggs.

Published 24 May 2021

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Australian Archaeology Resources
https://australian.museum/learn/collections/museum-archives-library/research-library/guides/australian-archaeology-guide/

Discover Australian Archaeology resources in the Australian Museum Research Library.

Published 10 April 2019

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Theses and Museum Catalogues
https://australian.museum/learn/collections/museum-archives-library/research-library/guides/theses-catalogues/

Discover theses and museum catalogues containing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural material in the Australian Museum Research Library.

Published 10 April 2019

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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Language Resources in Archives and Library Collections
https://australian.museum/learn/collections/museum-archives-library/research-library/guides/first-nations-languages-guide/

Discover Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander language resources in the Australian Museum Archives and Research Library.

Published 10 February 2020

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Unsettled learning journey: Primary
https://australian.museum/learn/teachers/learning-journeys/unsettled-primary/

Follow our learning journey to engage with the Australian Museum’s exhibition Unsettled and explore the ways we understand, remember and acknowledge our shared past in Australia.

Published 27 May 2021

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Sharks

Submerge yourself in Sydney's newest hands-on family exhibition now open.

Special exhibition
Now on until 31 January 2023

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Minerals

Be dazzled by over 1800 spectacular rocks and minerals.

Permanent exhibition
Opening Saturday 10 December

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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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