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Statement from Australia's Natural History Museum Directors
https://australian.museum/about/organisation/media-centre/statement-australia-natural-history-museum-directors/

Impact of fires on biodiversity on a scale not seen since species records were first kept. Loss is in the ‘trillions’ of animals due to climate change crisis. The Directors/CEOs of Australia’s leading natural history museums today issued a joint statement.

Published 04 February 2020

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Happy Birthday Edward Lear
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/happy-birthday-edward-lear/

On 12 May, we celebrate Edward Lear's 200th birthday. Best known for 'The Owl and The Pussycat' he was also a natural history artist.

Published 12 February 2013

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Six surprising facts about the Australian Museum Research Library
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/6-things-about-the-library/

Librarian Adria Castellucci lets us in on some of the Australian Museum Research Library’s best kept secrets.

Published 20 May 2021

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Our Global Neighbours: Two Illustrious Germans
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/our-global-neighbours-two-illustrious-germans/

Lives in the science of Natural History.

Published 18 November 2015

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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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