Website Search Results - The Australian Museum

By Page Type

By Tag

Wailwan grindstone
https://australian.museum/learn/first-nations/unsettled/unsettled-introduction/wailwan-grindstone/

Found in the Cuddie Springs archaeological site, the Wailwan grindstone demonstrates the longevity of food preparation dating back over 30,000 years.

Published 06 August 2021

First Nations Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander grindstone
Mungo footprint mould
https://australian.museum/learn/first-nations/unsettled/unsettled-introduction/mungo-footprint-mould/

Discover ancient footprints preserved in the claypans of Willandra Lakes, New South Wales are estimated to be about 20,000 years old.

Published 06 August 2021

First Nations Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander footprint
Emily Caroline Creaghe’s diary, 1883
https://australian.museum/learn/first-nations/unsettled/remembering-massacres/emily-caroline-creaghe-diary/

The diary of Emily Caroline Creaghe vividly describes stories of colonisers committing atrocities against the Waanyi People of the Gulf region in north-west Queensland.

Published 09 August 2021

First Nations Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Emily Creaghe
Myall Creek massacre letter, 1838
https://australian.museum/learn/first-nations/unsettled/remembering-massacres/myall-creek-massacre-letter/

This letter written by Sydney resident J.H. Bannatyne, details the trial of 11 colonists accused of murdering 28 Wirrayaraay men, women and children in the 1838 Myall Creek massacre.

Published 09 August 2021

First Nations Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander colonial massacres
Breastplates
https://australian.museum/learn/first-nations/unsettled/fighting-wars/breastplates/

Learn how colonists used the European system of awarding breast plates and titles to control their diplomatic relationship with the Aboriginal peoples.

Published 13 August 2021

First Nations Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander war breastplates
Stolen Generations
https://australian.museum/learn/first-nations/unsettled/surviving-genocide/stolen-generations/

Learn how the removal of Aboriginal children from their families under government policy has had irrevocable intergenerational impacts.

Published 23 August 2021

First Nations Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Stolen Generations
Generations of resistance
https://australian.museum/learn/first-nations/unsettled/continued-resistance/generations-of-resistance/

First Nations political movements have been fought across generations, with consistent calls for land rights, self-determination, and equality occurring for more than 90 years.

Published 03 September 2021

First Nations Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander resistance
Fishing Bats
https://australian.museum/learn/first-nations/burra/fishing-bats/

Even though all Bangu (Bats) are amazing animals, the Large-footed Myotis is an especially interesting microbat that can fish.

Published 16 June 2022

First Nations Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Bats Burra
Shell adornments
https://australian.museum/learn/first-nations/burra/shell-adornments/

First Nations adornments informs others who we are, where we are from, and what our relationships with Country are.

Published 16 June 2022

Burra shell Climate Change First Nations Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
Mangrove Boomerangs
https://australian.museum/learn/first-nations/burra/mangrove-boomerangs/

Discover how Mangroves and Boomerangs teach us about breathing, giving and receiving.

Published 16 June 2022

Burra shell Climate Change First Nations Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander

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

Find out more
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

Find out more
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

Discover more
Minerals

Be dazzled by over 1800 spectacular rocks and minerals in our new Minerals Gallery.

Permanent exhibition
Open daily

Discover more

Filter results

By Page Type

By Tag