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Fossils in Talbragar, NSW
https://australian.museum/learn/australia-over-time/fossils/sites/talbragar/

Talbragar is a well-known fossil site in Australia and contains one of the most significant Jurassic terrestrial fossil deposits in Australia. It is also the only Jurassic fish site found in New South Wales.

Published 20 March 2012

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Fossils in Murgon, QLD
https://australian.museum/learn/australia-over-time/fossils/sites/murgon/

Murgon is significant as the only site in Australia that records a diverse vertebrate fauna dating from the early Tertiary Period (55 million years ago), approximately ten million years after the extinction of the dinosaurs.

Published 22 March 2012

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Common Fossils of the Sydney Basin
https://australian.museum/learn/australia-over-time/fossils/sites/common-fossils-of-the-sydney-basin/

The Sydney region, extending from Wollongong to Newcastle and Lithgow, is part of a large geological feature called the Sydney Basin.

Published 08 January 2016

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

Trilobites are an extinct group of arthropods (jointed-legged animals) known from more than 10,000 fossil species.

Published 26 March 2013

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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<sup>®</sup> worlds in <i>RELICS: A New World Rises</i>, an extraordinary exhibition created by LEGO<sup>®</sup> 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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