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Reflections from Phil Gordon
https://australian.museum/about/history/people/oral-history-phil-gordon/

Former Manager of the Aboriginal Heritage Unit and Collections Manager, Phil Gordon, discusses the early days of his employment at the Museum, the creation of the Aboriginal Heritage Unit and Australian and international repatriation.

Published 08 August 2022

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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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Simon Rood Pittard, Curator and Secretary, 1860-1861
https://australian.museum/about/history/people/director-simon-pittard/

Simon Rood Pittard, Curator and Secretary, 1860-1861

Published 02 December 2019

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Charles Anderson, Director, 1921-1940
https://australian.museum/about/history/people/charles-anderson-director-1921-1940/

Charles Anderson, Director, 1921-1940

Published 03 December 2019

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Robert Etheridge Jr, Curator, 1895-1919
https://australian.museum/about/history/people/robert-etheridge-jr-curator-1895-1919/

Robert Etheridge Jr, Curator, 1895-1919

Published 04 December 2019

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William Sheridan Wall, Curator, 1844-1858
https://australian.museum/about/history/people/william-sheridan-wall-curator-1844-1858/

William Sheridan Wall, Curator, 1844-1858

Published 04 December 2019

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William Galvin, Custodian, 1831-1835
https://australian.museum/about/history/people/william-galvin-custodian-1831-1835/

William Galvin, Custodian, 1831-1835

Published 04 December 2019

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William Holmes, Zoologist, 1829-1831
https://australian.museum/about/history/people/william-holmes-zoologist-1829-1831/

William Holmes, Zoologist, 1829-1831

Published 04 December 2019

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Australian Museum Archives
https://australian.museum/learn/collections/museum-archives-library/museum-archives/

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

Published 26 February 2020

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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
On now

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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® worlds in RELICS: A New World Rises, an extraordinary exhibition created by LEGO® 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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