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Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras
https://australian.museum/about/history/exhibitions/body-art/sydney-gay-and-lesbian-mardi-gras/

The Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras is an annual event centred around a street parade of up to 20,000 participants. Participants hide or reveal their 'true' identities in a flurry of paint, feathers and glitter.

Published 05 December 2018

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Nancy Bird Walton AO
https://australian.museum/about/history/exhibitions/trailblazers/nancy-bird-walton/

Pioneering aviator who helped set up Royal Flying Doctor Service and trained women pilots during WW2.

Published 27 November 2015

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Ludwig Leichhardt
https://australian.museum/about/history/exhibitions/trailblazers/ludwig-leichhardt/

An extraordinary participant in the great Australian Age of Exploration.

Published 03 February 2016

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Thomas Mitchell
https://australian.museum/about/history/exhibitions/trailblazers/thomas-mitchell/

Major Thomas Mitchell was one of Australia’s most eminent early surveyors and explorers.

Published 27 November 2015

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Charles Sturt
https://australian.museum/about/history/exhibitions/trailblazers/charles-sturt/

Driven by the dream of an inland sea.

Published 27 November 2015

Charles Sturt Trailblazer exhibitions past exhibitions
Matthew Flinders
https://australian.museum/about/history/exhibitions/trailblazers/matthew-flinders/

An outstanding sailor, surveyor, navigator and scientist.

Published 27 November 2015

Trailblazers Matthew Flinders exhibitions past exhibitions
James 'Cas' Castrission and Justin 'Jonesy' Jones
https://australian.museum/about/history/exhibitions/trailblazers/castrission-and-jones/

The first to walk unsupported to the South Pole and back.

Published 30 June 2016

James Castrission justin jone past exhibitions trailblazers exhibitions
Frank Hurley OBE
https://australian.museum/about/history/exhibitions/trailblazers/james-francis-frank-hurley-obe/

Photographed Antarctica, the jungles of New Guinea and European battlefields.

Published 27 November 2015

Trailblazer exhibitions Frank Hurley OBE past exhibitions
Woollarawarre Bennelong
https://australian.museum/about/history/exhibitions/trailblazers/woollarawarre-bennelong/

The first Aboriginal man to visit Europe and return.

Published 19 December 2017

exhibition Trailblazers Woollarawarre Bennelong past exhibitions
Linda Beilharz OAM
https://australian.museum/about/history/exhibitions/trailblazers/linda-beilharz-oam/

The first Australian woman to ski both the North and South poles.

Published 06 December 2016

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Thin Ice VR

Follow in the footsteps of Sir Ernest Shackleton on an expedition into one of history’s greatest survival stories in this immersive VR experience.

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2023 Australian Geographic Nature Photographer of the Year

Nature is in focus in this stunning, free photographic exhibition, featuring works by some of the world's best nature photographers.

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Fantastical Sharks & Rays

Dive into the fantastical world of sharks and rays, in this special exhibition that shines a light on some of Australia’s most unique endangered species.

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Machu Picchu and the Golden Empires of Peru

Come face-to-face with one of the most remarkable gold collections to ever tour the globe in the immersive exhibition, <i>Machu Picchu and the Golden Empires of Peru</i> and add-on VR experience.

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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 education space
10am - 4.30pm

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