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History of our museum collections
https://australian.museum/about/history/collections/

Discover the history of the collections and construction of Australia's first museum, beginning in January 1846.

Published 25 October 2018

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Stories
https://australian.museum/about/history/stories/

In 1827, Governor Darling on the recommendation of Macleay, allocated £200 to the establishment and running of a museum, the Colonial Museum, which was subsequently renamed the Australian Museum in June 1836. Discover more stories about our history.

Published 11 October 2018

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Curated for the curious
https://australian.museum/inside-out/curated-for-the-curious/

Be inspired by our expeditions and the Australian Museum’s long history of research and discovery over the decades.

Published 07 April 2020

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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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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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Australian Museum timeline
https://australian.museum/about/history/timelines/australian-museum-timeline/

The Australian Museum has undergone some turbulent times since it was established in 1827.

Published 13 November 2017

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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
Educator-led tours

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