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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
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
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
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

Thin Ice VR

Follow in the footsteps of Sir Ernest Shackleton on an expedition into one of history’s greatest survival stories in this immersive VR experience.

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2023 Australian Geographic Nature Photographer of the Year

Nature is in focus in this stunning, free photographic exhibition, featuring works by some of the world's best nature photographers.

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Fantastical Sharks & Rays

Dive into the fantastical world of sharks and rays, in this special exhibition that shines a light on some of Australia’s most unique endangered species.

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Machu Picchu and the Golden Empires of Peru

Come face-to-face with one of the most remarkable gold collections to ever tour the globe in the immersive exhibition, <i>Machu Picchu and the Golden Empires of Peru</i> and add-on VR experience.

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Burra

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

Permanent education space
10am - 4.30pm

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