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First Nations storytelling
https://dev.australian.museum/publications/birds-storybox/first-nations-storytelling/

Australia’s birds play many symbolic roles in First Nations cultures. As carriers of story, they teach us how to live in connection with other living beings.

Published 09 March 2023

Birds Birds of Australia First Nations Gould publication
The Birds of Australia STORYBOX
https://dev.australian.museum/publications/birds-storybox/about/

Inspired by the work of John and Elizabeth Gould, The Birds of Australia, showcases a unique digital experience presented on a 3D storytelling cube.

Published 09 March 2023

Birds Birds of Australia Gould publication
Wedge-tailed Eagle
https://dev.australian.museum/learn/animals/birds/wedge-tailed-eagle/

The Wedge-tailed Eagle is Australia's largest living bird of prey and one of the largest eagles in the world.

Published 13 September 2018

Birds Gould publication
Barn Owl
https://dev.australian.museum/learn/animals/birds/barn-owl/

Subspecies of the Barn Owl are found on every continent in the world except Antarctica.

Published 09 May 2011

Birds Gould publication
Australian Ringneck
https://dev.australian.museum/learn/animals/birds/australian-ringneck/

In Western Australia, these parrots are known as Twenty Eights, from the contact call - a whistled 'twen-ty-eight' - of Australian Ringnecks in the forests of the south-west.

Published 27 July 2018

Birds Gould publication
Willie Wagtail
https://dev.australian.museum/learn/animals/birds/willie-wagtail/

The Willie Wagtail is often found in the company of cattle and sheep. They either run behind the moving animal snatching insects as they are disturbed, or sit on the animal's back, darting off to capture a flying insect and then returning to its mobile perch.

Published 24 February 2023

Birds Gould publication
Red-tailed Black-Cockatoo
https://dev.australian.museum/learn/animals/birds/red-tailed-black-cockatoo-calyptorhynchus-banksii/

This is the first cockatoo to be illustrated by Sydney Parkinson, Joseph Banks' draughtsman on the Endeavour, while the Endeavour was being repaired in the Endeavour River.

Published 27 July 2018

Birds Australian bird Gould publication
Powerful Owl
https://dev.australian.museum/learn/animals/birds/powerful-owl/

The Powerful Owl is Australia's largest owl.

Published 07 July 2011

Birds Gould publication
Laughing Kookaburra
https://dev.australian.museum/learn/animals/birds/laughing-kookaburra/

The Laughing Kookaburra is not really laughing when it makes its familiar call. The cackle of the Laughing Kookaburra is actually a territorial call to warn other birds to stay away.

Published 13 April 2010

Birds Gould publication
Emu
https://dev.australian.museum/learn/animals/birds/emu/

The name 'emu' is not an Aboriginal word. It may have been derived from an Arabic word for large bird and later adopted by early Portuguese explorers and applied to cassowaries in eastern Indonesia. The term was then transferred to the Emu by early European explorers to Australia.

Published 06 April 2010

Birds Gould publication

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 education space
10am - 4.30pm

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RELICS

Vintage objects meet miniature LEGO® worlds in RELICS, 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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