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Balls
https://australian.museum/learn/cultures/atsi-collection/aboriginal-toys/balls/

Balls used for throwing, catching and kicking games were made from varying materials.

Published 11 November 2018

First Nations toys games toy
Rattles
https://australian.museum/learn/cultures/atsi-collection/aboriginal-toys/toys-for-infants/

There aren't many records of toys used by infant children in Aboriginal culture.

Published 11 November 2018

First Nations toys toy
Toy Boomerangs
https://australian.museum/learn/cultures/atsi-collection/aboriginal-toys/toy-boomerangs1/

There are two toy boomerangs in our collection.

Published 11 November 2018

First Nations toys toy
Dance boards by Emma Nungarrayi, 1970s and 1980s
https://australian.museum/learn/cultures/atsi-collection/cultural-objects/dance-boards-by-emma-nungarrayi-1970s-and-80s/

Dance boards by Emma Nungarrayi, 1970s and 1980s

Published 29 November 2018

First Nations
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Collection
https://australian.museum/learn/cultures/atsi-collection/

Discover the richness and diversity of cultural material and objects in the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Collection.

Published 11 October 2018

Aboriginal First Nations Torres Straits collection
baya-ngara: read/speak knowledge
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/baya-ngara-readspeak-knowledge/

Native Legends is considered the earliest published piece of writing by an Aboriginal author.

Published 05 March 2018

First Nations Ngarrindjeri Blog
Looking back to move forward: traditional knowledge and genetics informs threatened species management
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/looking-back-to-move-forward-traditional-knowledge-and-genetics-informs-threatened-species-management/

Knowledge from traditional owners and modern genetics has enabled improved management of the black-footed rock-wallaby in South Australia

Published 14 February 2018

First Nations genetics AMRI Blog
Woppaburra people of the Keppel Islands
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/woppaburra-people-of-the-keppel-islands/

This year I have been working closely with the Woppaburra Land Trust.

Published 17 July 2017

First Nations Great Barrier Reef blog
AMplify episode 30: Live at the AM - Bruce Pascoe
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/amplify-ep-30-live-at-the-am-bruce-pascoe/

Dark Emu author Bruce Pascoe deconstructs over-simplified portrayals of Indigenous life and the discoveries of this country's first people.

Published 12 April 2017

First Nations AMplify podcast
Podcast - Lunchtime Conversation Series: Francheska Cubillo on Albert Namatjira (with Tracey Holmes)
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/lunchtime-lecture-cubillo-on-namitjira-2019/

Francheska Cubillo, Churchill Scholar and Senior Curator Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Art at the National Gallery of Australia, explores the life and work of iconic artist Albert Namatjira

Published 06 December 2019

bolg Lunchtime Conversation Series artist First Nations audio 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
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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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