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Leaf games from Yuendumu
https://australian.museum/learn/cultures/atsi-collection/aboriginal-toys/leaf-game/

In Yuendumu in the Northern Territory leaves are used in a leaf game.

Published 11 November 2018

First Nations toys games toy
Toy 'kundi kundi'
https://australian.museum/learn/cultures/atsi-collection/aboriginal-toys/toy-kundi-kundi/

In our collection is a toy called a kundi kundi, which is from Boulia in Queensland

Published 08 May 2017

First Nations toys toy
Pandanus toys
https://australian.museum/learn/cultures/atsi-collection/aboriginal-toys/pandanusmade-toys/

We have numerous toys in our collection which are made from pandanus.

Published 23 July 2018

First Nations toys toy
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
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
Propeller toy
https://australian.museum/learn/cultures/atsi-collection/aboriginal-toys/propeller-toy/

Our collection has one wooden toy propeller from Yirrkala in the Northern Territory.

Published 11 November 2018

First Nations toys toy
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
Australia through time learning journey
https://australian.museum/learn/teachers/learning-journeys/australia-through-time/

Follow this learning journey to deepen your knowledge and understanding of evolution and Australia through time.

Published 23 November 2020

evolution Dinosaur gallery palaeontology climate change First Nations archaeology Dinosaurs megafauna pliosaur fossils
Unsettled learning journey: Primary
https://australian.museum/learn/teachers/learning-journeys/unsettled-primary/

Follow our learning journey to engage with the Australian Museum’s exhibition Unsettled and explore the ways we understand, remember and acknowledge our shared past in Australia.

Published 27 May 2021

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Unsettled learning journey: Art focus
https://australian.museum/learn/teachers/learning-journeys/unsettled-art/

Follow this learning journey to engage with the themes of Unsettled and learn about the artworks and artists that make up the exhibition.

Published 27 May 2021

creative arts facilitated aboriginal and torres strait islander histories and cultures educator-led Aboriginal art First Nations stage 5 stage 4 secondary Art high school Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander

Bilas: Body Adornment from Papua New Guinea

Witness the beauty and diversity of cultural decoration and body adornment from Papua New Guinea in this special exhibition at the Australian Museum in Sydney.

Featuring photographs by Wylda Bayrón.

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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.

Special exhibition opens 18 November 2023

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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 new learning and play space.

Permanent education space
Open daily

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