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Learn how to classify spiders
https://australian.museum/learn/teachers/learning/spider-classification/

What's the difference between a burrower, weaver and hunter? Sort pictures of spiders into these three groups and investigate the differences between spider species.

Published 24 November 2020

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Leaf litter dichotomous key
https://australian.museum/learn/teachers/learning/invertebrate-dichotomous-key/

Go exploring through your local leaf litter and use this dichotomous key to identify invertebrates you find!

Published 24 November 2020

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Silk: the spider's success story
https://australian.museum/learn/animals/spiders/silk-the-spiders-success-story/

Spiders use silk for many purposes - to protect their young, catch food, make homes and move around.

Published 18 October 2016

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Australian Funnel-web Spiders
https://australian.museum/learn/animals/spiders/funnel-web-spiders-group/

Funnel-web spiders, the most notorious members of our spider fauna, are found in eastern Australia.

Published 27 October 2016

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Sydney Brown Trapdoor Spider
https://australian.museum/learn/animals/spiders/sydney-brown-trapdoor-spider/

Sydney Brown Trapdoor Spider, Arbanitis villosus

Published 30 January 2014

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Wolf Spiders
https://australian.museum/learn/animals/spiders/wolf-spiders/

Wolf Spiders are found throughout Australia. They are robust, agile hunters that live on the ground in leaf litter or burrows. They are often found in lawns and gardens.

Published 27 October 2016

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Golden Orb Weaving Spiders
https://australian.museum/learn/animals/spiders/golden-orb-weaving-spiders/

The Golden Orb Weaving Spiders build large, strong orb webs with a golden sheen.

Published 30 October 2015

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Spider crossword
https://australian.museum/learn/teachers/learning/spider-crossword/

Learn the scientific names related to spiders, their classification and their adaptations.

Published 24 November 2020

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Spiders that look like ants
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/spiders-that-look-like-ants/

AM scientists have discovered two new species of ant-mimic spiders that gain their ant-like appearance in a most unusual way.

Published 07 June 2017

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Where have all the spiders gone?
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/where-have-all-the-spiders-gone/

Dreading winter? Just be glad you're not a spider.

Published 30 May 2017

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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
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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