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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
Professor J. L. Shellshear (1885-1958)
https://australian.museum/about/history/people/professor-j-l-shellshear-1885-1958/

Anthropologist, physician and soldier.

Published 09 July 2014

archives Anthropology people
Fred McCarthy
https://australian.museum/about/history/people/fred-mccarthy/

Frederick McCarthy was employed by the Australian Museum for 44 years and was the curator of the Anthropology department from 1941-1964.

Published 07 November 2013

archives Anthropology people
Garden Palace Survivors
https://australian.museum/about/history/stories/collection-stories-garden-palace-survivors/

In 1879 the Australian Museum exhibited its Anthropology collections in a Sydney International Exhibition building called the Garden Palace.

Published 05 August 2016

archives Anthropology history Torres Straits
Our Global Neighbours: Arctic Ice-cream
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/our-global-neighbours-arctic-ice-cream/

And other examples from ingenious Inuit culture.

Published 03 November 2016

Inuit Anthropology Blog
Our Global Neighbours: Remembering Truganini
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/our-global-neighbours-remembering-truganini/

Fortieth anniversary of returning to her land (and water)

Published 22 July 2016

blog Anthropology
Our Global Neighbours: In Praise of Pottery
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/our-global-neighbours-in-praise-of-pottery/

Are pieces of broken clay pots good for anything?

Published 01 July 2016

pottery blog Anthropology
Our Global Neighbours: King Solomon and Spanish dreams in Melanesia
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/our-global-neighbours-king-solomon-and-spanish-dreams-in-melanesia/

Layers of history in Solomon Islands: people, culture and collections.

Published 26 May 2016

Solomon Islands Melanesia blog Anthropology
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

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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