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Contemporary toys made from recycled materials
https://australian.museum/learn/cultures/atsi-collection/aboriginal-toys/contemporary-toys/

There are some interesting modern toys in the collection which are very different to those previously collected.

Published 11 November 2018

First Nations toys toy
Dolls
https://australian.museum/learn/cultures/atsi-collection/aboriginal-toys/indigenous-australian-dolls/

Dolls were used for amusement, but also as a way of showing how to care for young children and understand family groupings.

Published 11 November 2018

First Nations toys toy
Bags, baskets and containers
https://australian.museum/learn/cultures/atsi-collection/aboriginal-toys/bags-baskets-and-containers/

Bags, baskets and other small containers were commonly used by children.

Published 11 November 2018

weaving toy toys First Nations basket
Toy bows and arrows
https://australian.museum/learn/cultures/atsi-collection/aboriginal-toys/toy-boomerangs/

Toy bows and arrows were not common, but we have several examples of these in our collection.

Published 11 November 2018

First Nations toys toy
First Nations storytelling
https://australian.museum/publications/birds-storybox/first-nations-storytelling/

Australia’s birds play many symbolic roles in First Nations cultures. As carriers of story, they teach us how to live in connection with other living beings.

Published 09 March 2023

Birds Birds of Australia First Nations Gould publication
Burra
https://australian.museum/visit/whats-on/burra/

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

Published 23 June 2022

First Nations
Wansolmoana
https://australian.museum/visit/whats-on/wansolmoana/

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

Published 26 September 2023

First Nations Wansolmoana Pacific collection Pasifika
Learning language in GADI
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/learning-language-in-gadi/

You probably know how to say "hello" in French – but do you know the word in Sydney language?

Published 07 March 2018

First Nations Gadigal Gadi blog
Cleansing Ceremony marks new beginning for Westpac Long Gallery
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/cleansing-ceremony-marks-new-beginning-for-westpac-long-gallery/

Indigenous Elders recently led a cleansing ceremony in the historic Long Gallery, marking a new beginning in the space.

Published 03 August 2017

First Nations Westpac Long Gallery events blog
Podcast – Lunchtime Conversation Series: John Maynard on Charles Perkins
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/lunchtime-lecture-john-maynard-charles-perkins/

Professor John Maynard discusses the life and work of Charles Perkins with Kim McKay.

Published 17 October 2019

Lunchtime Conversation Series events First Nations Lunchtime lecture podcast

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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