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Spirit Faces
https://australian.museum/learn/cultures/pacific-collection/melanesian/spirit-faces/

Across cultures and history, the face has been bestowed with incredible importance and power. Faces have been used to express cultural and spiritual beliefs, create identities and transform personalities.

Published 16 June 2012

Pacific collection Melanesia mask
Our Global Neighbours: Mask with Human Skulls
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/our-global-neighbours-mask-with-human-skulls/

Julie Lahn, an anthropologist, illuminates the significance and whereabouts of a mask from Aurid Island.

Published 09 March 2014

skull blog mask
Collecting: Year 1913
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/collecting-year-1913/

Collections from five continents.

Published 11 September 2013

blog Papua New Guinea mask Solomon Islands Anthropology
Jigsaw: African Mask
https://australian.museum/inside-out/creepy-jigsaws/jigsaw-african-mask/

Can you see what's behind this mask?

Published 27 April 2020

games puzzle mask jigsaw
Daha Ata Sanniya Masks
https://australian.museum/learn/cultures/international-collection/daha-ata-sanniya-masks/

Ancient dance ritual in Sinhalese culture of Sri Lanka.

Published 02 October 2014

Sri Lanka International collections mask

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.

Permanent exhibition
Open daily
10am - 5pm

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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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