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African Collection
https://australian.museum/learn/cultures/international-collection/african/

In 1884, the Museum acquired nearly 100 cultural objects of the Zulu people, South Africa. Learn more about the collection material originally from Africa.

Published 14 November 2018

International collections culture Africa African Anthropology
Pacific Voyaging: Keel and Rudder
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/pacific-voyaging-keel-and-rudder/

Steering your boat into the wind.

Published 23 January 2018

blog Anthropology
Our Global Neighbours: Reflection on Kwaio
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/our-global-neighbours-reflection-on-kwaio/

How indigenous tribal people of Malaita in the Solomon Islands bypassed industrial revolution and (possibly) capitalism.

Published 28 November 2017

blog Kwaio Solomon Islands Malaita Anthropology
Balinese Expressions: I Nyoman Gunarsa – a mini portrait.
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/balinese-expressions-i-nyoman-gunarsa-a-mini-portrait/

Vivacious artist, educator and custodian.

Published 09 October 2017

Anthropology Balinese Art
Balinese Impressions: Bringing Paintings to Life
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/balinese-impressions-bringing-paintings-to-life/

Show and Tell: Paintings in ceremonial cycle.

Published 28 April 2017

Blog Anthropology Balinese Art
Lost and found: a Rapa Nui stone tool finds its real home
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/lost-and-found-a-rapa-nui-stone-tool-finds-its-real-home/

Geochemical analysis of an obsidian tool mistakenly attributed to Rapa Nui challenges current views about societies in the ancient Pacific.

Published 14 March 2016

stone tool AMRI Anthropology Blog
Our Global Neighbours: Pearl-shelling in Australia
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/our-global-neighbours-pearl-shelling-in-australia/

From body decoration and charms to bitterly hard labour.

Published 01 March 2016

blog Anthropology
Afterlife: Missing Bones
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/afterlife-missing-bones/

Puzzle of the Egyptian Mummy: What happened on the journey to eternity?

Published 25 January 2016

Egyptian Anthropology mummy Blog
Our Global Neighbours: Frog Drum
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/our-global-neighbours-frog-drum/

Symbol of fertility, harbinger of rain and wellbeing.

Published 20 January 2016

blog Anthropology drum
Afterlife: Man in a Coffin
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/afterlife-man-in-a-coffin/

A practice of forensic examination.

Published 11 November 2015

Egyptian Anthropology mummy Blog

Jurassic World by Brickman

Kmart presents <i>Jurassic World</i> by Brickman<sup>®</sup> at the Australian Museum until 17 July.

Tickets on sale now
Open until 17 July

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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.

Opens Saturday 2 July
Permanent education space

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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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