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“Plague is present in Sydney” – How the 1900 bubonic plague outbreak compares to COVID-19
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/plague-in-sydney/

A small pamphlet from the Australian Museum Research Library reveals the public health response to the 1900 bubonic plague outbreak in Sydney.

Published 08 May 2020

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Controversy in museums: a timeline
https://australian.museum/about/history/timelines/controversy-in-museums-a-timeline/

This timeline first appeared in the Journal of Museum Education, Volume 23, No 3, 1998 and was co-edited by Maureen McConnell and Honee Hess. It is reproduced here with kind permission of the authors.

Published 12 November 2009

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That's the spirit: a short history of wet specimen storage at the Australian Museum
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/wet-specimen-storage-spirit-house/

Glass jars containing translucent creatures are a common sight at any natural history museum. But the highly flammable ethanol that preserves the specimens inside must be carefully stored to prevent the collections going up in flames.

Published 16 February 2022

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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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