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  • Body art
    https://australian.museum/about/history/exhibitions/body-art/

    The Body Art exhibition explored the many different ways, both temporary and permanent, in which people modify, change, decorate and adorn their bodies. It revealed the what, why, how and where of 'body art'.

    Published 05 December 2018
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  • Trailblazers: Australia’s 50 Greatest Explorers
    https://australian.museum/about/history/exhibitions/trailblazers/

    Whether they crossed oceans, tackled jungles, traversed mountains, braved the poles or went to space, our nation’s greatest explorers helped forge the intrepid Australian spirit. Discover the stories of 50 Australian Trailblazers highlighted in this exhibition.

    Published 29 October 2018
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  • Museum staff reading lists
    https://australian.museum/inside-out/reading-list/

    Find out our staff recommendations to read in isolation, and learn the story of the Australian Museum.

    Published 15 April 2020
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  • Historical artefacts collection
    https://australian.museum/learn/collections/museum-archives-library/historical-artefacts-collection/

    Our collection of historical objects, memorabilia and artefacts help tell the story of the history and development of the Australian Museum.

    Published 16 May 2012
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  • Unsettled - Curators conversation
    https://australian.museum/learn/first-nations/unsettled/unsettled-curator-talk/

    The History Council of NSW Annual History Lecture with Laura McBride and Dr Mariko Smith

    Published 25 February 2022
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  • Museum Archives
    https://australian.museum/learn/collections/museum-archives-library/museum-archives/

    The Museum Archives cares for the Museum’s institutional memory.

    Published 26 February 2020
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  • Historic expeditions
    https://australian.museum/learn/collections/museum-archives-library/historic-expeditions/

    Curiosity and adventure have inspired our field trips since our first organised expedition in 1831.

    Published 01 November 2018
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  • About the Museum
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    Learn more about our organisational structure, what we do, the passionate people who work at the Australian Museum and our fascinating history.

    Published 04 October 2018
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  • Our organisation
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    More than a leading Sydney attraction, the Australian Museum is a hub of information, resources and research. Learn more about Australia’s first museum.

    Published 11 October 2018
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  • History
    https://australian.museum/about/history/

    Find out about the history of the Museum’s zoological and anthropological collections, its historic and contemporary buildings and the people who have worked here over nearly two centuries.

    Published 11 October 2018
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  • 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.

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The Australian Museum respects and acknowledges the Gadigal people as the First Peoples and Traditional Custodians of the land and waterways on which the Museum stands.

Image credit: gadigal yilimung (shield) made by Uncle Charles Chicka Madden