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Maintaining a connection with the dead in ancient Egypt
https://australian.museum/learn/cultures/international-collection/ancient-egyptian/mantaining-a-connection-with-the-dead-in-ancient-egypt/

In ancient Egypt the dead the living maintained a connection to the dead through a mortuary chapel and offerings.

Published 17 April 2012

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

An extraordinary material.

Published 22 May 2014

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

Ancient Egyptian wall paintings provide a fascinating glimpse into the past. In tombs it was the painter's task to preserve the dead individual's spirit. Most tomb art generally followed consistent rules and held special meaning to the ancient Egyptians.

Published 22 September 2009

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Ramayana: Abduction of Sita, Balinese painting E74186
https://australian.museum/learn/cultures/international-collection/balinese/ramayana-abduction-of-sita-balinese-painting-e74186/

If only he guarded his wife...

Published 20 January 2012

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Calonarang Story: Balinese painting E74214
https://australian.museum/learn/cultures/international-collection/balinese/calonarang-story-balinese-painting-e74214/

Revenge, witchcraft and death

Published 02 August 2010

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Mangku Mura, Balinese Artist
https://australian.museum/learn/cultures/international-collection/balinese/mangku-mura-balinese-artist/

Kamasan artist and his brilliant career.

Published 16 January 2014

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The Story of Kala, Balinese Painting E74181
https://australian.museum/learn/cultures/international-collection/balinese/the-story-of-kala-balinese-painting-e74181/

How does a hungry Balinese god search for food?

Published 18 February 2010

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The Theo Meier’s Collection of Balinese Paintings
https://australian.museum/learn/cultures/international-collection/balinese/the-theo-meiers-collection-of-balinese-paintings/

A legacy of artist life in Bali.

Published 10 December 2012

International collections Bali Indonesia
Theo Meier (1908 – 1982): A Life in Art in Bali.
https://australian.museum/learn/cultures/international-collection/balinese/theo-meier-1908-1982-a-life-in-art-in-bali/

An artist, patron, witness and collector.

Published 06 March 2014

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Lingodbawa - Siwa’s Lingga: Balinese painting E74261
https://australian.museum/learn/cultures/international-collection/balinese/lingodbawa-siwas-lingga-balinese-painting-e74261/

The greatest among gods.

Published 12 August 2010

International collections Bali Indonesia

Barka: The Forgotten River

Meet <i>Barka: The Forgotten River</i> in this new First Nations exhibition developed by Uncle Badger Bates and Justine Muller with the Barkandji community.

Special exhibition
Now on until 23 July 2023

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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.

Opening 9 June 2023, featuring photographs by Wylda Bayrón.

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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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