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Pasifika Pride: A Talanoa with Tommy Misa
https://dev.australian.museum/inside-out/pride-light/pasifika/

What does it mean to be Pasifika and Queer in contemporary Australia? Samoan-Australian Fa'afafine Artist, Tommy Misa, shares their unique view of the world: Who we were, who we are and where we’re going.

Published 15 February 2023

WorldPride Pasifika
Australian South Sea Islander Recognition Week: An interview with Dylan Mooney
https://dev.australian.museum/learn/news/blog/australian-south-sea-islander-recognition-week/

Alongside the Australian South Sea Islander community, the Australian Museum stand in solidarity with our Pasifika kinfolk in recognising 175 years of the Australian South Sea Island peoples and their stories.

Published 22 August 2022

First Nations Pacific Culture Pasifika
Wansolmoana
https://dev.australian.museum/visit/whats-on/wansolmoana/

Experience the diverse and dynamic cultures of Pasifika peoples through stories and objects from across the region.

Published 26 September 2023

First Nations Wansolmoana Pacific collection Pasifika
Tokelauan fish hooks
https://dev.australian.museum/learn/cultures/pacific-collection/fish-hooks/tokelau/

Tokelauans are master Tautai (fishermen). They maintain traditional fishing practices that are deeply connected to their atoll environment, lunar calendar and fish migration patterns.

Published 10 October 2023

Pacific Culture Pacific collection Wansolmoana Pasifika Tokelau
Sāmoan fish hooks
https://dev.australian.museum/learn/cultures/pacific-collection/fish-hooks/samoa/

Faʻasāmoa, the Sāmoan way, is central to preserving the cultural identity of fishing across the islands.

Published 10 October 2023

Sāmoa Pacific Culture Pacific collection Wansolmoana Pasifika
Niuean fish hooks
https://dev.australian.museum/learn/cultures/pacific-collection/fish-hooks/niue/

Learn how Niuean's have developed specific methods to fish in sustainable and accessible ways to maintain cultural fishing practices.

Published 10 October 2023

Pacific Culture Pacific collection Wansolmoana Niue Pasifika
Cook Islands fish hooks
https://dev.australian.museum/learn/cultures/pacific-collection/fish-hooks/cook-islands/

Learn about the traditional fishing techniques used across the Cook Islands that relied on natural materials such as fibres, wood, bones and shells for crafting hooks and nets.

Published 10 October 2023

Pacific Culture Pacific collection Cook Islands Wansolmoana Pasifika
Tuvaluan fish hooks
https://dev.australian.museum/learn/cultures/pacific-collection/fish-hooks/tuvalu/

Tuvalu consists of three reef islands and six atolls; the ocean and fishing has been the life source of the people for centuries.

Published 11 October 2023

Tuvalu Pacific Culture Pacific collection Wansolmoana Pasifika
Tongan fish hooks
https://dev.australian.museum/learn/cultures/pacific-collection/fish-hooks/tonga/

Fishing in Tonga has been integral to the culture and livelihood of its people for centuries. Tonga's location provides abundant opportunities for fishing; and fishing methods have been passed down through generations.

Published 11 October 2023

Pacific Culture Pacific collection Wansolmoana Tonga Pasifika
Nauruan fish hook
https://dev.australian.museum/learn/cultures/pacific-collection/fish-hooks/nauru/

Nauru is a coral limestone island surrounded by a coral reef and fishing is essential to daily life. Nauruans practiced the farming of ibiya (milkfish) long before European contact.

Published 11 October 2023

Nauru Pacific Culture Pacific collection Wansolmoana Pasifika

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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