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Australia’s largest Pacific collection welcomed to new home at AM's Cultural Collections Centre
https://australian.museum/about/organisation/media-centre/cultural-collections-centre-opening/

Australia’s largest collection of cultural objects, artworks and archaeological material from the Pacific has been welcomed to its new home at the recently established Cultural Collections Centre in Rydalmere.

Published 31 July 2019

Pacific collection Cultural collections
Bilas: Body Adornment from Papua New Guinea
https://australian.museum/about/history/exhibitions/bilas/

This special exhibition showcased the beauty and diversity of cultural decoration and body adornment from Papua New Guinea.

Published 09 May 2023

Pacific collection First Nations Pasifika Bilas Body adornment
Vanuatu’s 40th Independence anniversary, ASSI’s 25th anniversary and the Australian Museum
https://australian.museum/learn/cultures/pacific-collection/vanuatu-40th-independence-anniversary/

The Australian Museum now has links with Australian South Sea Islanders - ASSI (Port Jackson) - and decades of close links with Vanuatu, signified especially since its 1981 repatriation of the large now-famous Efate Island slit drum given in recognition of 1980 Independence.

Published 18 August 2020

Pacific collection vanuatu
AMplify: Episode 9, Keren Ruki
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/amplify-episode-9-keren-ruki/

This week, CEO and Executive Director Kim McKay speaks with Creative Producer, Keren Ruki about the significance of the Pacific Collections.

Published 23 May 2016

Pacific collection Episode9 AMplify podcast
Pacific Youth Reconnection Project Wins Crime and Violence Prevention Merit Award
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/pacific-youth-merit-award/

It's not every day that the Australian Museum is recognized as an institution working towards crime prevention in NSW.

Published 19 March 2014

Pacific collection blog
Ancient featherwork: The creation of the Cook’s cape replica
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/ancient-featherwork-the-creation-of-the-cooks-cape-replica/

The traditions of Pacific craftsmanship endure in the work of Hawaiian master Rick Makanaaloha Kia'imeaokekanaka San Nicolas.

Published 07 August 2018

Westpac Long Gallery blog Pacific collection Hawaii Polynesian
Where will we put the new canoe?
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/where-will-we-put-the-new-canoe/

The Australian Museum's off-site storage finally finds a permanent home.

Published 14 February 2017

Pacific collection canoe Blog
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
Marshall Islands fish hooks
https://australian.museum/learn/cultures/pacific-collection/fish-hooks/marshall-islands/

The remote Marshall Islands have fostered a variety of traditional fishing methods, involving many people (ekkonaak, alele), groups (kottoor, jabuk, ittuur), or individuals (tuwa, eojjaak, urok).

Published 11 October 2023

Pacific Culture Pacific collection Wansolmoana Pasifika Marshall Islands
I-Kiribati fish hooks
https://australian.museum/learn/cultures/pacific-collection/fish-hooks/kiribati/

Traditional fishing practices in Kiribati, especially on the outer islands, continue to thrive. The ocean, seen as a vital source of sustenance and a connection to culture, has profoundly influenced I-Kiribati people.

Published 11 October 2023

Kiribati Pacific Culture Pacific collection Wansolmoana Pasifika

Machu Picchu and the Golden Empires of Peru

Come face-to-face with one of the most remarkable gold collections to ever tour the globe in the immersive exhibition, <i>Machu Picchu and the Golden Empires of Peru</i> and add-on VR experience.

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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.

Special Exhibition
10 May – 7 September 2025

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Wild Planet

Welcome to life on Earth. Every one of Earth’s millions of species is unique, but they are all connected through evolution. Come and see life in all its glorious diversity – over 400 animals under one roof!

Permanent exhibition
Open daily

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Minerals

Be dazzled by over 1800 spectacular rocks and minerals in our new Minerals Gallery.

Permanent exhibition
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