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Blaschka glass models
https://australian.museum/learn/collections/museum-archives-library/blaschka-glass-models/

The 19th century was a time of great scientific endeavour. In 1879 the Australian Museum actively sought to share these wonderful discoveries with the public by ordering specimens and models from Europe so that it could display all the common European vertebrates and invertebrates.

Published 22 January 2019

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Blaschka glass sea anemones
https://australian.museum/about/history/stories/blaschka-glass-sea-anemones/

A scientific marvel in the field of art? Or an artistic marvel in the field of science? Either way, this isn't the only mystery crystallised in the collection of glass marine creatures made by the famous German father and son team, Leopold and Rudolph Blaschka.

Published 03 June 2010

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Blaschka glass models in 3D
https://australian.museum/learn/collections/museum-archives-library/blaschka-glass-models/blaschka-3d/

Glass models from the 19th century as 3D digital objects

Published 13 May 2020

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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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Future Now

A pop-up exhibition created by the Australian Museum, touring Stockland Retail Town Centres in 2022.

Burleigh Heads, QLD
Green Hills, NSW
Shellharbour, NSW

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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
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