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Sculptor of the dead
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/sculptor-of-the-dead/

Not for the faint of heart, Preparator Katrina McCormick talks taxidermy and skeleton prep at the Australian Museum.

Published 07 December 2017

Museum staff blog taxidermy behind the scenes skeleton
Museum displays: Invertebrate and Vertebrate Tree
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/invertebrate-vertebrate-tree-displays/

See behind the scenes photographs featuring the construction of the Vertebrate and Invertebrate Tree, both popular displays, opened in 1959 to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Charles Darwin's publication, ‘On the Origin of Species'.

Published 03 May 2024

archives pad photographic archives behind the scenes
Behind the scenes at the Australian Museum
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/behind-the-scenes-at-the-australian-museum/

My week of work experience with the Australian Museum has taught me that there is more to the Museum than meets the eye!

Published 30 January 2017

education Blog behind the scenes work experience

RELICS

Vintage objects meet miniature LEGO^® brick worlds in RELICS: A New World Rises, an extraordinary exhibition created by LEGO^® Masters winners.

Special exhibition
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2025 Australian Geographic Nature Photographer of the Year

See nature in a whole new light in this stunning, photographic exhibition, featuring works by some of the world's best nature photographers.

Special exhibition
Now open

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Unfinished Business

Experience an accessible 3D photography exhibition detailing personal stories from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples living with disabilities across Australia.

Special exhibition
Opens 1 November

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Wansolmoana

Experience the diverse and dynamic cultures of Pasifika peoples through stories and objects from across the region.

Permanent exhibition
Open daily

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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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Minerals

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

Permanent exhibition
Open daily

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