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Ludwig Leichhardt
https://australian.museum/about/history/exhibitions/trailblazers/ludwig-leichhardt/

An extraordinary participant in the great Australian Age of Exploration.

Published 03 February 2016

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Matthew Flinders
https://australian.museum/about/history/exhibitions/trailblazers/matthew-flinders/

An outstanding sailor, surveyor, navigator and scientist.

Published 27 November 2015

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Joseph Banks
https://australian.museum/about/history/exhibitions/trailblazers/joseph-banks/

Just how did naturalist and explorer Sir Joseph Banks come to be known as the Father of Australia?

Published 27 November 2015

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Woollarawarre Bennelong
https://australian.museum/about/history/exhibitions/trailblazers/woollarawarre-bennelong/

The first Aboriginal man to visit Europe and return.

Published 19 December 2017

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Emily Creaghe
https://australian.museum/about/history/exhibitions/trailblazers/emily-creaghe/

Sometimes referred to as Australia’s first female outback explorer.

Published 08 December 2015

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Jessica Watson OAM
https://australian.museum/about/history/exhibitions/trailblazers/jessica-watson-oam/

The youngest person to sail solo and unassisted around the world.

Published 27 November 2015

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Trailblazers: Australia’s 50 Greatest Explorers
https://australian.museum/about/history/exhibitions/trailblazers/

Whether they crossed oceans, tackled jungles, traversed mountains, braved the poles or went to space, our nation’s greatest explorers helped forge the intrepid Australian spirit. Discover the stories of 50 Australian Trailblazers highlighted in this exhibition.

Published 29 October 2018

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Ron and Valerie Taylor
https://australian.museum/about/history/exhibitions/trailblazers/ron-and-valerie-taylor/

Pioneers of skindiving, underwater photography and cinematography.

Published 27 November 2015

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Andy Thomas AO
https://australian.museum/about/history/exhibitions/trailblazers/andy-thomas-ao/

Australia’s first member of NASA’s elite astronaut corps.

Published 27 November 2015

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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
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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