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Ocean Sunfish, Mola mola (Linnaeus, 1758)
https://australian.museum/learn/animals/fishes/ocean-sunfish-mola-mola/

Ocean Sunfish, Mola mola (Linnaeus, 1758)

Published 22 May 2015

Molidae fishes of sydney harbour fish
Bump-head Sunfish, Mola alexandrini (Ranzani 1839)
https://australian.museum/learn/animals/fishes/bump-head-sunfish-mola-alexandrini/

The Bump-head Sunfish is a huge round-bodied fish that is sometimes seen 'basking' on the water surface in southern Australian waters.

Published 31 January 2018

Molidae 3D fish
Sharptail Sunfish, Masturus lanceolatus (Lienard, 1840)
https://australian.museum/learn/animals/fishes/sharptail-sunfish-masturus-lanceolatus/

Sharptail Sunfish, Masturus lanceolatus (Lienard, 1840)

Published 03 May 2013

Molidae Sunfish fish
Slender Sunfish, Ranzania laevis (Pennant, 1776)
https://australian.museum/learn/animals/fishes/slender-sunfish-ranzania-laevis/

Slender Sunfish, Ranzania laevis (Pennant, 1776)

Published 03 May 2013

Molidae Sunfish fish
Hoodwinker Sunfish, Mola tecta Nyegaard et al 2017
https://australian.museum/learn/animals/fishes/hoodwinker-sunfish-mola-tecta/

The Hoodwinker Sunfish, Mola tecta, is a new species of sunfish that has been 'hiding in plain sight' for over 125 years.

Published 25 May 2020

Molidae 3D fish

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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