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Fishing in Permian seas – a fossil fish donation from Blackwater, Queensland
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/fossil-fish-donation-blackwater-queensland/

Our Palaeontology section has just received a very welcome Cultural Gifts Program donation of fossil fish from Blackwater, Queensland.

Published 27 July 2017

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A National Treasure
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/a-national-treasure/

How 'Eric' the opalised pliosaur made his way into the Australian Museum hall of fame.

Published 04 April 2017

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The Biggest Fish - New South Wales New State Emblem
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/the-biggest-fish-new-south-wales-state-emblem/

Behind the recent announcement of the new NSW state fossil emblem the fossil fish Mandageria fairfaxi lies a truly remarkable story.

Published 22 August 2015

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World’s oldest fossil of the magpie family discovered in Queensland
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/amri-worlds-oldest-fossil-of-the-magpie-family-discovered-in-north-western-queensland/

A new genus and species of a songbird related to magpies and currawongs sheds light on the evolution of these birds in Australia.

Published 11 December 2014

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Wollemi pine on display
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/wollemi-pine-on-display/

Discovered as recently as 1994, the Wollemi Pine has been referred to as the 'botanical find of the 20th Century' and 'the equivalent of finding a small living dinosaur on Earth'.

Published 23 January 2011

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New acquisition: A nest of new spider fossils
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/New-acquisition-A-nest-of-new-spider-fossils/

Only four fossil spiders had ever been found across the entire continent. Until now.

Published 06 October 2022

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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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