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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/slug-hold/

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

Published 11 November 2018

First Nations toys games toy
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
Australian Museum Presents World Premiere of Carriberrie: A Virtual Reality Journey of Aboriginal Dance and Song
https://australian.museum/about/organisation/media-centre/australian-museum-presents-world-premiere-of-carriberrie-a-virtual-reality-journey-of-aboriginal-dance-and-song/

The Australian Museum presents the world premiere of Carriberrie, celebrating Aboriginal dance, music and song in virtual reality (VR).

Published 23 April 2018

media Aboriginal First Nations virtual reality VR
Weave: The Festival of Aboriginal and Pacific Cultures
https://australian.museum/about/organisation/media-centre/weave-the-festival-of-aboriginal-and-pacific-cultures/

Australian Museum presents 'Weave: Festival of Aboriginal and Pacific Cultures' on 1 March.

Published 23 April 2018

First Nations media culture pacific

Sharks

Submerge yourself in Sydney's newest hands-on family exhibition now open.

Special exhibition
Now on until 31 January 2023

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The 2022 Australian Geographic Nature Photographer of the Year

Witness the grandeur and fragility of our natural world in this exhibition, highlighting the persistence and skill of some of the world’s best nature photographers.

Saturday 17 September – Sunday 11 December

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School programs and excursions

Book school excursions at the Australian Museum, Sydney, that inspire and engage students of all ages.

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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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