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A Cave Made to Order
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/amri-a-cave-made-to-order/

The Australian Museum used to have its own richly-decorated limestone cave

Published 02 November 2015

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Gemstone accolades and museum outreach
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/gemstone-accolades-and-museum-outreach/

Gemstones flash brightly for Australian Museum Geoscience activities at present.

Published 01 September 2017

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Earthquakes and tsunamis
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/earthquakes-and-tsunamis/

What causes earthquakes and why do tsunamis often follow a large earthquake?

Published 15 August 2011

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Chapman Minerals on the move once more
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/chapman-collection-move/

After being on display for two decades at the AM, the Chapman Collection is about to embark on a journey to regional NSW. The Collection is home to hundreds of perfectly formed and beautiful crystals; delightful displays of light, colour and chemical diversity.

Published 08 March 2019

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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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