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What’s in a Name? Evaluation of exhibition titles
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/whats-in-a-name-evaluation-of-exhibition-titles/

Tips on how to evaluate potential titles/names for exhibitions. Elements of this article first appeared in 'Visitor Behaviour', Fall/Winter, 1997, Numbers 3-4, Page 32

Published 13 May 2011

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The role of narrative in museum exhibitions
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/the-role-of-narrative-in-museum-exhibitions/

Just been reading a review of several museums in an article by Amanda Lohrey called The Absent Heart in The Monthly, June 2010. Got me inspired to re-visit the work I did on narrative in my doctoral thesis, and here's some thoughts.

Published 08 June 2010

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Anna Bligh’s link to one of Australia’s 50 greatest explorers
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/anna-blighs-link-to-one-of-australias-50-greatest-explorers/

Former Queensland premier Anna Bligh dropped in to see a relic of William Bligh's ill-fated ship

Published 25 November 2015

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The story of baby Lyuba
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/the-story-of-baby-lyuba/

How did Lyuba, a 42,000 year-old baby mammoth journey from the Siberian Ice Age to her current location on display at the Australian Museum?

Published 15 December 2017

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Barka: The Forgotten River

Meet <i>Barka: The Forgotten River</i> in this new First Nations exhibition developed by Uncle Badger Bates and Justine Muller with the Barkandji community.

Special exhibition
Now on until 23 July 2023

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Bilas: Body Adornment from Papua New Guinea

Witness the beauty and diversity of cultural decoration and body adornment from Papua New Guinea in this special exhibition at the Australian Museum in Sydney.

Opening 9 June 2023, featuring photographs by Wylda Bayrón.

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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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Burra

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

Permanent education space
Open daily

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