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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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Surviving genocide
https://australian.museum/learn/first-nations/unsettled/surviving-genocide/

Massacres, dispossession, dispersals, sterilisation of Aboriginal women, forced child removals and assimilation policies - all acts of genocide, have been committed against First Nations peoples.

Published 19 August 2021

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Reconciliation
https://australian.museum/about/organisation/reconciliation-action-plan/

The Australian Museum is committed to genuine collaboration to amplify First Nations voices and build a more reconciled Australia for everyone.

Published 17 October 2023

First Nations Reconciliation Action Plan Reconciliation
The Australian Museum's Unsettled exhibition
https://australian.museum/learn/first-nations/unsettled/

Unsettled is a First Nations-led and informed exhibition. Based on rigorous research, Unsettled gives visitors an insight into the lived experience of First Nations peoples over the last 250 years.

Published 13 May 2021

First Nations Exhibition
Schools Reconciliation Challenge 2022: Primary School finalists
https://australian.museum/learn/teachers/schools-reconciliation-challenge/primary-school-finalists/

Primary School finalists from the 2022 Schools Reconciliation Challenge, share their artworks and stories inspired by the theme From River to Sea: Our Island Home.

Published 27 October 2022

First Nations education reconciliation schools
Schools Reconciliation Challenge 2022: High School finalists
https://australian.museum/learn/teachers/schools-reconciliation-challenge/high-school-finalists/

High School finalists from the 2022 Schools Reconciliation Challenge, share their artworks and stories inspired by the theme From River to Sea: Our Island Home.

Published 27 October 2022

First Nations education reconciliation schools
Schools Reconciliation Challenge 2023: High School finalists
https://australian.museum/learn/teachers/schools-reconciliation-challenge-2023/high-school-finalists/

High School finalists from the 2023 Schools Reconciliation Challenge, share their artworks and stories inspired by the theme 'What stories will you dream?'.

Published 30 October 2023

First Nations education reconciliation schools
Toy spears, spearthrowers and targets
https://australian.museum/learn/cultures/atsi-collection/aboriginal-toys/toy-spears-general/

Our collection includes various items that were used both for fun and as training instruments for adult life.

Published 23 July 2018

First Nations toys toy
Crocodile mask from the Torres Strait Islands
https://australian.museum/learn/cultures/atsi-collection/cultural-objects/crocodile-mask-from-the-torres-strait-islands/

Turtle shell masks from the Torres Strait Islands.

Published 02 October 2012

First Nations
The search for the hunting boomerang
https://australian.museum/learn/cultures/atsi-collection/boomerangs/the-search-for-the-hunting-boomerang/

The good hunting boomerang was developed through brain-storming and experimentation, with prudent eyes seeking universality and balance.

Published 02 February 2011

First Nations boomerang

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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