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Tabua and whale tooth ornaments from Fiji
https://australian.museum/learn/cultures/pacific-collection/melanesian/tabua-whale-tooth-ornaments-fiji/

The Museum has range of tabua from Fiji. Tabua are highly significant objects in traditional Fijian society.

Published 31 July 2012

Pacific collection Pacific Culture Melanesia Fiji
Brian Robinson
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/brian-robinson/

Linking Melanesian Art and Culture.

Published 21 October 2015

Melanesia blog Torres Straits artist Art
Culture change
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/culture-change/

The 20th anniversary in June 2012 of the Mabo decision overturning terra nullius in Australia has justifiably been marked and celebrated.

Published 25 February 2013

Melanesia Explore blog
In the field: Asaro Mud Men Clay Mask Acquisition project
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/in-the-field-asaro-mud-men-clay-mask-acquisition-project/

AM Collections Officer Yvonne Carrillo-Huffman takes us high into the Eastern Highlands of Papua New Guinea to meet the Asaro Mud Men.

Published 27 October 2016

Asaro mud men Papua New Guinea blog Melanesia
Spirit Faces
https://australian.museum/learn/cultures/pacific-collection/melanesian/spirit-faces/

Across cultures and history, the face has been bestowed with incredible importance and power. Faces have been used to express cultural and spiritual beliefs, create identities and transform personalities.

Published 16 June 2012

Pacific collection Melanesia mask
Asaro collection from Papua New Guinea
https://australian.museum/learn/cultures/pacific-collection/asaro-collection/

Explore the culture surrounding the Mud Men of Asaro, from the Eastern Highlands of Papua New Guinea.

Published 06 April 2020

Melanesia Asaro Papua New Guinea mud men Asaro mud men
AMplify ep 21: Live Night Talk on Asaro Mud Masks from Papua New Guinea
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/amplify-ep-21-live-night-talk-on-asaro-mud-masks-from-papua-new-guinea/

A distinguished panel explore the cultural significance and museum acquisition of Asaro Mud Men Masks.

Published 03 November 2016

Pacific Culture blog Melanesia AMplify Asaro mud men podcast
Our Global Neighbours: Stranded in Melanesia in WW I
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/our-global-neighbours-stranded-in-melanesia-in-ww-i/

How the virtual prisoner of the Great War found new directions in anthropology.

Published 04 March 2015

war Melanesia blog Anthropology
Natural glass used for chopping tools in ancient Papua New Guinea
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/amri-natural-glass-used-for-chopping-tools/

Axes made of glass were used to chop wood over 3000 years ago in Papua New Guinea.

Published 10 February 2015

Melanesia blog Papua New Guinea archaeology tool obsidian
Our Global Neighbours: King Solomon and Spanish dreams in Melanesia
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/our-global-neighbours-king-solomon-and-spanish-dreams-in-melanesia/

Layers of history in Solomon Islands: people, culture and collections.

Published 26 May 2016

Solomon Islands Melanesia blog Anthropology

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
On now

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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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