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Unsettled: History-focus unit
https://australian.museum/learn/teachers/first-nations-learning-resources/unsettled-history/

Follow our unit to engage with the themes of Unsettled and critically examine our shared history through the objects, sources and evidence in the exhibition.

Published 27 May 2021

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultural collections First Nations aboriginal and torres strait islander histories and cultures cultural object history stage 4 stage 5
Measuring time
https://australian.museum/learn/teachers/first-nations-learning-resources/measuring-time/

Engage with this interactive string activity to help your students visualise the length of time First Nations peoples have been in Australia.

Published 27 May 2021

First Nations Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander aboriginal and torres strait islander histories and cultures history
Garrigarrang conversation starters
https://australian.museum/learn/teachers/first-nations-learning-resources/cs-garrigarrang/

Use our Garrigarrang conversation starters for fun suggestions and prompts for how to engage with this exhibition.

Published 26 October 2021

First Nations Garrigarrang education resource
Barka: The Forgotten River unit
https://australian.museum/learn/teachers/first-nations-learning-resources/barka-unit/

Follow this unit to deepen your knowledge and understanding of the Barka (Darling River).

Published 09 February 2023

creative arts science primary school stage 2 aboriginal and torres strait islander histories and cultures stage 3 sustainability First Nations Aboriginal art Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander unit
Why a Boomerang flies
https://australian.museum/learn/cultures/atsi-collection/boomerangs/why-a-boomerang-flies/

The vital boomerang attributes: convex top surface, distinctive curve, thin body and wide surface area are essential to the boomerang's aerodynamic properties.

Published 04 February 2011

First Nations boomerang
Woppaburra people of the Keppel Islands
https://australian.museum/learn/cultures/atsi-collection/woppaburra-people-of-the-keppel-islands/

Woppaburra are from a wider Whale Dreaming Indigenous Community around coastal Australia. This is a showcase our ancestor’s cultural objects and their history, as an invaluable cultural educational and teaching/learning tool for all Australians.

Published 17 August 2017

First Nations Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
Shellfish hooks
https://australian.museum/learn/cultures/atsi-collection/cultural-objects/shellfish-hooks/

Sequence of shellfish hooks manufacture for fishing.

Published 02 October 2012

First Nations Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander fishing
Whose history: the role of statues and monuments in Australia
https://australian.museum/learn/first-nations/statues/

The removal of statues of racists, such as Cecil Rhodes or statues that celebrate racist history in the United States, England and Africa has created discussions in Australia around what should be done its statues and monuments of invaders and colonists.

Published 08 May 2020

First Nations Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander statue
Cecil Bowden
https://australian.museum/learn/first-nations/sydney-elders/cecil-bowden/

Cecil was a member of the NSW Sorry Day committee, and through this work he educated the world about the Stolen Generations and the treatment of Aboriginal children.

Published 28 April 2020

First Nations Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elders portrait
James Wilson-Miller
https://australian.museum/learn/first-nations/sydney-elders/james-wilson-miller/

James is an experienced teacher, a respected Koori historian and researcher, and author of the best-selling Koori: A Will to Win.

Published 28 April 2020

First Nations Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elders portrait

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

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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 kids learning space
10am - 4.30pm

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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

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Minerals

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

Permanent exhibition
Open daily

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