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Case Study: Larrakia 1996 / 2002
https://dev.australian.museum/learn/cultures/restricted-collections-repatriation/case-study-larrakia-1996-2002/

The Museum's repatriation of artefacts to Larrakia, NT, in 1996 established a relationship that would be called upon again in 2002.

Published 04 December 2012

First Nations Northern Territory repatriation
Pandanus toy propellers from Arnhem Land, 1948
https://dev.australian.museum/learn/cultures/atsi-collection/cultural-objects/indigenous-pandanus-toy-propellers-from-arnhem-land-1948/

Pandanus propellers such as these were used as toys by Aboriginal children from Yirrkala in Arnhem Land.

Published 29 June 2015

First Nations Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander toys
The Boomerang is Curved to Fly
https://dev.australian.museum/learn/cultures/atsi-collection/boomerangs/the-boomerang-is-curved-to-fly/

The technological secret of the boomerang is not its curve.

Published 04 February 2011

First Nations boomerang
Recycling off the beach: Aboriginal artists and ghost net at Pormpuraaw
https://dev.australian.museum/learn/news/blog/recycling-off-the-beach-aboriginal-artists-and-ghost-net-at-pormpuraaw/

Aboriginal communities in the Gulf of Carpentaria and Torres Strait are taking the lead in dealing with ghost nets

Published 30 July 2015

fishing blog ghost net First Nations Art
Science and Art – a fruitful partnership
https://dev.australian.museum/learn/news/blog/amri-science-and-art/

We help an artist use our mineral collection in new and exciting ways.

Published 20 October 2014

blog science artist art First Nations
Barka: The Forgotten River
https://dev.australian.museum/about/history/exhibitions/barka/

Meet Barka: The Forgotten River in this new First Nations exhibition developed by Uncle Badger Bates and Justine Muller with the Barkandji community.

Published 20 February 2023

First Nations Barka
Weave: The Festival of Aboriginal and Pacific Cultures
https://dev.australian.museum/about/organisation/media-centre/weave-the-festival-of-aboriginal-and-pacific-cultures/

Australian Museum presents 'Weave: Festival of Aboriginal and Pacific Cultures' on 1 March.

Published 23 April 2018

First Nations media culture pacific
Toy spears, spearthrowers and targets
https://dev.australian.museum/learn/cultures/atsi-collection/aboriginal-toys/toy-spears-general/

Our collection includes various items that were used both for fun and as training instruments for adult life.

Published 23 July 2018

First Nations toys toy
Crocodile mask from the Torres Strait Islands
https://dev.australian.museum/learn/cultures/atsi-collection/cultural-objects/crocodile-mask-from-the-torres-strait-islands/

Turtle shell masks from the Torres Strait Islands.

Published 02 October 2012

First Nations
The search for the hunting boomerang
https://dev.australian.museum/learn/cultures/atsi-collection/boomerangs/the-search-for-the-hunting-boomerang/

The good hunting boomerang was developed through brain-storming and experimentation, with prudent eyes seeking universality and balance.

Published 02 February 2011

First Nations boomerang

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 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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