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The Sydney Basin
https://australian.museum/learn/minerals/shaping-earth/the-sydney-basin/

The Sydney Basin is a major structural basin containing a thick Permian-Triassic (290 Ma - 200 Ma (million years old)) sedimentary sequence that is part of the much larger Sydney-Gunnedah-Bowen Basin.

Published 02 June 2009

geological processes geoscience earth sciences Sydney Earth and Environmental Science geology
Metamorphic rocks
https://australian.museum/learn/minerals/shaping-earth/metamorphic-rocks/

Metamorphic rocks form because of changes in temperature and depth of burial within the Earth in a solid state without actual melting.

Published 11 February 2009

geological processes geoscience earth sciences Earth and Environmental Science geology
History of the Minerals Department
https://australian.museum/about/history/people/history-of-the-minerals-department/

The mineral collection is one of the oldest and largest collections in the country, housing many examples of early Australian mining.

Published 07 November 2013

geoscience people minerals mineralogy

Jurassic World by Brickman

Kmart presents <i>Jurassic World</i> by Brickman<sup>®</sup> at the Australian Museum until 17 July.

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Open until 17 July.

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200 Treasures of the Australian Museum

The Westpac Long Gallery showcases 100 treasures from our collections alongside the stories of the 100 people who’ve helped shape Australia.

Permanent exhibition
Open daily
10am - 5pm

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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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