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Fossils in Naracoorte, SA
https://australian.museum/learn/australia-over-time/fossils/sites/naracoorte/

Pleistocene fossil vertebrate deposits of Victoria Fossil Cave at Naracoorte are considered to be Australia's largest and best preserved.

Published 25 September 2015

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Fossils in Lightning Ridge, NSW
https://australian.museum/learn/australia-over-time/fossils/sites/lightning-ridge/

Deposits at Lightning Ridge yield some of the rarest, most beautiful and precious fossils in the world.

Published 26 October 2015

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Fossils in Bluff Downs, QLD
https://australian.museum/learn/australia-over-time/fossils/sites/bluff-downs/

Bluff Downs is recognised to be one of the most significant fossil sites of Pliocene age in Australia.

Published 20 March 2012

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How do fossils form?
https://australian.museum/learn/australia-over-time/fossils/how-do-fossils-form/

For a plant or animal to become a fossil, a series of events must occur...

Published 30 October 2015

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What are conodonts?
https://australian.museum/learn/australia-over-time/fossils/what-are-conodonts/

What conodonts were remained a mystery for many years. These microfossils were variously thought to belong to annelid worms, arthropods, molluscs, chaetognaths (marine worms), fish (as teeth), and even plants. The discovery of an articulated 'conodont animal' was a significant breakthrough.

Published 03 December 2009

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Preparing fossils, reconstructing the past
https://australian.museum/learn/australia-over-time/fossils/preparing-fossils-reconstructing-the-past/

The very early stages of piecing together the animals and plants of the past involve removing their fossils from the rock and preserving them for study.

Published 28 March 2012

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Fossil sites near Sydney
https://australian.museum/learn/australia-over-time/fossils/sites/fossil-sites-near-sydney/

Fossils have been found at many sites near Sydney. Some of these are no longer accessible but coastal exposures still give the amateur collector ample chance of finding good fossils.

Published 03 December 2009

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How are fossils found and excavated?
https://australian.museum/learn/australia-over-time/fossils/how-are-fossils-found/

Finding fossils is a combination of hard work, chance and knowing where to look! Fossils are mostly found where sedimentary rocks of the right age are exposed, such as river valleys, cliffs and hillsides, and human-made exposures such as quarries and road cuttings.

Published 10 November 2018

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What are some Australian dinosaurs?
https://australian.museum/learn/teachers/learning/australian-dinosaurs/

Download a series of posters and learn about the dinosaurs that once roamed Australia.

Published 24 November 2020

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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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