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Spiders
https://australian.museum/learn/animals/spiders/

Learn more about spiders, their origins, and how they are classified. Discover factsheets from the Arachnology collection, which includes the largest collection of funnel-web spiders in Australia.

Published 11 October 2018

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Dangerous Australian animals
https://australian.museum/learn/animals/dangerous-animals/

Meet some of Australia's most dangerous animals and learn about the different ways they poison and catch their prey. The Australian Museum has an extensive collection of Australia's deadliest animals to find out more about why they are so dangerous to humans.

Published 11 October 2018

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How to identify a spider from its web
https://australian.museum/inside-out/online-experiments-activities/how-to-identify-spider-from-web/

Learn an easy way to identify spider species with Arachnologist Dr Helen Smith.

Published 30 June 2021

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Spiders in West Africa
https://australian.museum/learn/animals/spiders/spiders-in-west-africa/

West Africa is the home of Anansi, a folk hero, who is both spider and man.

Published 07 March 2009

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Spider facts
https://australian.museum/learn/animals/spiders/spider-facts/

Find answers to commonly asked questions and discover interesting facts about spiders in Australia, New Zealand and dangerous spiders around the world.

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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In the Venom Lab with Spider Wrangler Lachlan Manning
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/in-the-venom-lab-with-spider-wrangler-lachlan-manning/

Our arachnid guru tells us how and why we are milking spiders for thier venom live in Spiders - Alive & Deadly.

Published 03 November 2016

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Alert, not alarmed
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/alert-not-alarmed/

As the weather warms up and we spend more time outdoors, be aware of the other creatures getting out and about, snakes and spiders.

Published 23 October 2014

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Spiders Seek Spiders for Dinners, Lunches and Breakfasts
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/spiders-breakfasts/

Believe it or not, our jumping spiders only eat other spiders. Can you help us feed them?

Published 26 March 2013

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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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