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The underworld and the afterlife in ancient Egypt
https://australian.museum/learn/cultures/international-collection/ancient-egyptian/the-underworld-and-the-afterlife-in-ancient-egypt/

To the ancient Egyptians, the underworld was a dangerous region that one's spirit had to traverse.

Published 30 October 2015

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Funerary texts in ancient Egypt
https://australian.museum/learn/cultures/international-collection/ancient-egyptian/funerary-texts-in-ancient-egypt/

Funerary texts acted as 'travel guides' for the dead in their journey through the underworld. These texts were written on walls, coffins, statues or papyri. They contained all the required passwords and spells for use in the underworld.

Published 22 September 2009

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The Jeweller in ancient Egypt
https://australian.museum/learn/cultures/international-collection/ancient-egyptian/the-jeweller-in-ancient-egypt/

Jewellers in ancient Egypt needed to know and follow a strict set of rules in order to fulfil the religious function of jewellery. Specific materials, colours and designs were often associated with certain gods and goddesses or had magical qualities of protection.

Published 22 September 2009

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The Scribe and Hieroglyphs
https://australian.museum/learn/cultures/international-collection/ancient-egyptian/the-scribe-and-heiroglyphs/

Scribes held one of the noblest professions in ancient Egypt and were among the wealthier inhabitants of an artists village.The elevated status of scribes was due to the importance given to Egyptian written language and that only a small percentage of the population was literate.

Published 22 September 2009

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The Potter in ancient Egypt
https://australian.museum/learn/cultures/international-collection/ancient-egyptian/the-potter-in-ancient-egypt/

From the earliest times, Egyptian potters were mass producing containers for everyday activities such as cooking, drinking and food storage.

Published 22 September 2009

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Art in ancient Egypt
https://australian.museum/learn/cultures/international-collection/ancient-egyptian/art-in-ancient-egypt/

Ancient Egyptian art has survived for over 5000 years and continues to fascinate people from all over the world. An ancient premise has become a modern reality: art is a path to eternal remembrance.

Published 03 February 2010

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Bali: The Forge Collection
https://australian.museum/learn/cultures/international-collection/balinese/bali-the-forge-collection/

Many objects enter museum collections because they are no longer used, having been replaced by new versions. This is the case with the traditional Balinese temple paintings in the Australian Museum's collection.

Published 27 October 2009

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Cultural collections
https://australian.museum/learn/cultures/

Learn about the Australian Museum's cultural collections and our engagement with communities to activate stories of living culture.

Published 11 October 2018

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Our Global Neighbours: God of War - Two Incarnations
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/our-global-neighbours-god-of-war-two-incarnations/

One big and one small figure of the God Gou from Dahomey.

Published 30 October 2014

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Faience in Egyptian Culture
https://australian.museum/learn/cultures/international-collection/ancient-egyptian/faience-in-egyptian-culture/

A dazzling history of a special ceramic material.

Published 22 May 2014

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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.

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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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