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Courtenay Smithers, 1925-2011
https://australian.museum/about/history/people/courtenay-smithers/

Entomologist Courtenay Smithers, who died in 2011, leaves a legacy of international recognition for Australian entomology.

Published 19 June 2012

archives entomology people
'Flying' to Brazil!
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/flying-to-brazil/

And there is certainly no shortage of flies in Brazil - all needing to be studied!

Published 14 February 2018

South America Brazil AMRI blog Diptera entomology
Controlling the controller
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/amri-controlling-the-controller/

In the biological control of pests, how do we make sure the control agents won’t go AWOL?

Published 21 September 2015

beetle AMRI entomology biological control Australian Museum Research Institute
Teaching entomology in Papua New Guinea
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/amri-teaching-entomology-in-papua-new-guinea/

Capacity building and the neighbours: teaching insect identification in Papua New Guinea.

Published 07 July 2015

entomology Papua New Guinea blog
Grub's up!
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/grubs-up/

Feeling peckish? Here's the solution.

Published 21 July 2014

food entomology blog insects
Citizen Science 1960s Style: Butterflies at Sea
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/butterflies-at-sea/

A ship's captain gets involved in citizen science.

Published 23 June 2017

archives entomology citizen science
Hover flies
https://australian.museum/learn/animals/insects/hover-flies/

Hover flies

Published 19 May 2009

common enquiries Invertebrates entomology fly Hover flies
Seven new species of praying mantises discovered in Australia
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/amri-seven-new-praying-mantises/

Newly discovered species of praying mantises are adapted to Australia's arid climate.

Published 27 May 2014

entomology blog praying mantis mantid
The (other) Lord Howe insect
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/the-other-lord-howe-insect/

On expedition on Lord Howe Island, AM scientists have made an unexpected discovery.

Published 05 May 2017

insect entomology Lord Howe Island blog
Teaching entomology in Papua New Guinea: part two
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/amri-teaching-entomology-in-papua-new-guinea-part-two/

Teaching a group of dedicated entomologists in Madang Province, Papua New Guinea

Published 21 August 2015

entomology Papua New Guinea blog

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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