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Palaeontology
https://australian.museum/learn/collections/natural-science/palaeontology/

Palaeontology is the study of fossils. Fossils are the remains or traces of prehistoric living things and are preserved in substances such as sediments, coal, tar, oil, amber or volcanic ash, or frozen in ice or naturally mummified.

Published 23 October 2018

Palaeontology fossils collection
What are fossils?
https://australian.museum/learn/australia-over-time/fossils/

The word ‘palaeontology’ refers to the study of ancient life. It is derived from the Greek words palaios (ancient) and logos (study). Fossils form the basis of this science.

Published 10 November 2018

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Fossil sites of Australia
https://australian.museum/learn/australia-over-time/fossils/sites/

Fossils are a part of our natural heritage and while the vast majority of fossils found by amateur collectors are worth very little in monetary terms, they may be important scientifically.

Published 10 November 2018

Palaeontology fossils
Earth science
https://australian.museum/learn/minerals/

The Mineralogy and Palaeontology collections include rocks, minerals, gemstones and fossils, and reveal how the earth was formed.

Published 11 October 2018

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Jurassic World by Brickman

Kmart presents <i>Jurassic World</i> by Brickman<sup>®</sup> at the Australian Museum until 17 July.

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Open until 17 July.

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Burra

Be transported on an immersive journey through the eyes of burra (eel) in the AM’s new learning and play space.

Opens Saturday 2 July
Permanent education space

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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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