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The Stolen Generation
https://australian.museum/learn/first-nations/stolen-generation/

The phrase Stolen Generation refers to the countless number of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children who were forcibly removed from their families under government policy and direction.

Published 22 June 2020

First Nations Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander stolen generation
Debunking the myth that Aboriginal stories are just myths: the Yamuti and the megafauna Diprotodon
https://australian.museum/learn/first-nations/yamuti/

As a young Adnyamathanha kid, I was told the story about the Yamuti. The Yamuti was a very large and scary animal that specifically looked to steal little kids.

Published 16 October 2020

First Nations Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander megafauna
Unsettled - Curators conversation
https://australian.museum/learn/first-nations/unsettled/unsettled-curator-talk/

The History Council of NSW Annual History Lecture with Laura McBride and Dr Mariko Smith

Published 25 February 2022

First Nations history video Unsettled
My Museum – Laura McBride
https://australian.museum/learn/first-nations/my-museum-laura-mcbride/

'My Museum' is an ongoing column in Explore magazine that gives Australian Museum staff members the opportunity to introduce themselves, their work and their worlds. This edition gives the reins to Laura McBride, curator of Unsettled and newly appointed Director, First Nations

Published 10 May 2021

First Nations curator
Boomerangs
https://australian.museum/learn/cultures/atsi-collection/boomerangs/

Discover the diversity of boomerangs in the Museum's collection, and learn about these distinctive cultural objects.

Published 12 November 2018

First Nations boomerang
Ghost net art
https://australian.museum/learn/cultures/atsi-collection/ghost-net-art/

Fishing nets post a threat to marine life and birds. Learn how First Nation communities and artists are using ghost net sculptures as a way to tell traditional stories.

Published 02 November 2018

First Nations Aboriginal sustainability
Sydney Elders exhibition
https://australian.museum/learn/first-nations/sydney-elders/

Collection of portraits of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elders, photographed by Mervyn Bishop.

Published 25 May 2020

First Nations exhibition Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
Unfinished Business
https://australian.museum/learn/first-nations/unfinished-business/

Stories from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people with disability.

Published 08 May 2020

First Nations stories people
Recognising Invasions
https://australian.museum/learn/first-nations/unsettled/recognising-invasions/

Learn from the perspectives and experiences of First Nations peoples and the historical records that point to lack of recognition of dispossession that goes to the very heart of a wound in the nation.

Published 04 August 2021

First Nations Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander aboriginal and torres strait islander histories and cultures
Fighting wars
https://australian.museum/learn/first-nations/unsettled/fighting-wars/

Learn how Australia was not peacefully settled but taken by force through the decades of armed, violent conflicts between sovereign First Nations and the colonists.

Published 13 August 2021

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Ramses & the Gold of the Pharaohs

Exclusive to the Australian Museum in Sydney: more than 3,000 years in the making, discover over 180 ancient Egyptian treasures.

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Wansolmoana

Experience the diverse and dynamic cultures of Pasifika peoples through stories and objects from across the region.

Permanent exhibition
Open daily

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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 learning and play space.

Permanent education space
10am - 4.30pm

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