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Molluscs
https://australian.museum/learn/animals/molluscs/

Learn more about this unique and varied animal group, molluscs are very diverse in appearance and habitat.

Published 11 October 2018

malacology
Native Tasmanian snail named after Sir David Attenborough
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/native-tasmanian-snail-named-after-sir-david-attenborough/

World-renowned naturalist. Living legend. Global treasure. How do you honour a man whose influence is so incomparable?

Published 09 February 2017

snail malacology blog Sir David Attenborough
Anything but sluggish: The dawn of land snail phylogenomics
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/anything-but-sluggish-the-dawn-of-land-snail-phylogenomics/

Powerful genome-based methods open new avenues in land snail systematics.

Published 27 October 2016

malacology AMRI Blog
A quest for endangered land snails on Lord Howe Island
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/a-quest-for-endangered-land-snails-on-lord-howe-island/

As the date of the Lord Howe Island rodent eradication draws nearer, we have assessed the status of the islands endangered land snails.

Published 05 October 2016

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A radiation of river snails in Madagascar
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/madagascan-river-snails/

Did Madagascar's famous biodiversity evolve on the island itself or did it arrive from the African continent? Malacologist Frank Kohler reports.

Published 14 July 2010

snail malacology AMRI Blog
Unwelcome visitors
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/unwelcome-visitors/

The AM welcomes visitors through the front doors but we sometimes need to wage war against some of those that sneak in the back!

Published 14 June 2018

malacology materials conservation blog
Pint-sized perfect
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/pint-sized-perfect/

Fossicking among our collections often reaps intriguing rewards, as my colleague Dr Jan Strugnell from James Cook Uni and I have discovered

Published 14 February 2018

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Estuarine mussel species variation and management
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/estuarine-mussel-species-variation-and-management/

Patterns of genetic variation in the native Australian mussel Xenostrobus securis show that every estuary can be evolutionarily important.

Published 30 November 2017

malacology AMRI Estuary blog
A threatening snapshot? The conservation status of Australian land snails
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/a-threatening-snapshot-the-conservation-status-of-australian-land-snails/

AMRI conservation assessment reveals worrying trend for Australian land snails, with several species threatened and one perhaps extinct.

Published 14 September 2016

land snail malacology AMRI Blog
News about Nerites
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/amri-news-about-nerites/

There's a lot more to learn about even the most familiar snails.

Published 06 August 2014

snail malacology AMRI blog

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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