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Fossils in Alcoota, NT
https://australian.museum/learn/australia-over-time/fossils/sites/alcoota/

The grass-covered plains at Alcoota Station form a thin veneer over an enormous bed of fossil bones that are around eight million years old.

Published 20 March 2012

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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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Investigating the Winton Trackway
https://australian.museum/learn/teachers/learning/winton-trackway-poster/

Become a palaeontologist and investigate fossilised dinosaur footprints.

Published 29 October 2020

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The evolution of the platypus
https://australian.museum/learn/teachers/learning/platypus-evolution/

Learn about the different platypus fossils that have been discovered in Australia and South America and compare their features.

Published 18 November 2020

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Tyrannosaurs – Meet the Family unit: Primary
https://australian.museum/get-involved/services/touring-exhibits/touring-exhibition-tyrannosaurs/tyrannosaurs-primary/

Follow our Tyrannosaurs – Meet the Family learning unit to deepen your knowledge and understanding of tyrannosaurs. This exhibition has now ended and is currently touring the world.

Published 28 October 2020

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

The word ‘palaeontology’ refers to the study of ancient life. It is derived from the Greek words palaios (ancient) and logos (study). Fossils form the basis of this science.

Published 10 November 2018

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Earth science
https://australian.museum/learn/minerals/

The Mineralogy and Palaeontology collections include rocks, minerals, gemstones and fossils, and reveal how the earth was formed.

Published 11 October 2018

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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
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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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