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Sydney ‘Syd’ Kirkby
https://australian.museum/about/history/exhibitions/trailblazers/sydney-syd-kirkby/

Syd is credited with surveying more of Antarctica using traditional means than anyone in history.

Published 27 November 2015

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Jon Muir OAM
https://australian.museum/about/history/exhibitions/trailblazers/jon-muir/

The first Australian to have trekked to both poles and climbed Mount Everest.

Published 27 November 2015

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Podcast – Lunchtime Conversation Series: Dick Smith
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/lunchtime-lecture-dick-smith/

Listen to Sydney born Dick Smith, adventurer, businessman, entrepreneur, philanthropist, political activist and 1986 Australian of the Year, in conversation with our Director and CEO Kim McKay AO

Published 09 September 2019

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Gregory Blaxland, William Charles Wentworth, William Lawson
https://australian.museum/about/history/exhibitions/trailblazers/gregory-blaxland-william-charles-wentworth-william-lawson/

Gregory Blaxland, William Charles Wentworth, William Lawson.

Published 27 November 2015

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George Ernest ‘Chinese’ Morrison
https://australian.museum/about/history/exhibitions/trailblazers/george-ernest-chinese-morrison/

George Ernest ‘Chinese’ Morrison’s an extraordinary adventurer.

Published 26 November 2015

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John McDouall Stuart
https://australian.museum/about/history/exhibitions/trailblazers/john-mcdouall-stuart/

The first known European explorer to have successfully crossed the Australian continent from south to north and back again.

Published 27 November 2015

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Jesse Martin OAM
https://australian.museum/about/history/exhibitions/trailblazers/jesse-martin/

In 1999, Jesse became the youngest person to circumnavigate the globe solo, non-stop, and unassisted.

Published 27 November 2015

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Kay Cottee AO
https://australian.museum/about/history/exhibitions/trailblazers/kay-cottee/

First woman to sail solo, unassisted and nonstop around the world.

Published 27 November 2015

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Bungaree
https://australian.museum/about/history/exhibitions/trailblazers/bungaree/

Born among the heathland, beaches and rainforest pockets of Broken Bay on the New South Wales Central Coast.

Published 14 January 2016

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Andrew Lock OAM
https://australian.museum/about/history/exhibitions/trailblazers/andrew-lock/

First Australian to climb all 14 "eight-thousanders".

Published 27 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® 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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