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Mangrove Boomerangs
https://dev.australian.museum/learn/first-nations/burra/mangrove-boomerangs/

Discover how Mangroves and Boomerangs teach us about breathing, giving and receiving.

Published 16 June 2022

Burra shell Climate Change First Nations Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
关爱我们的国家
https://dev.australian.museum/learn/climate-change/climate-solutions/caring-for-country-sc/

我们是大自然的一部分。这个国家为我们提供了一切，我们有责任爱护它。

Published 05 July 2022

First Nations climate change climate
ਸਾਡੇ ਦੇਸ਼ ਦੀ ਦੇਖਭਾਲ ਕਰਨਾ
https://dev.australian.museum/learn/climate-change/climate-solutions/caring-for-country-pa/

ਅਸੀਂ ਕੁਦਰਤ ਦਾ ਹਿੱਸਾ ਹਾਂ। ਇਹ ਦੇਸ਼ ਸਾਨੂੰ ਜ਼ਿੰਦਗੀ ਪ੍ਰਦਾਨ ਕਰਦਾ ਹੈ ਅਤੇ ਅਸੀਂ ਸਾਰੇ ਇਸ ਦੀ ਦੇਖਭਾਲ ਕਰਨ ਲਈ ਜ਼ਿੰਮੇਵਾਰ ਹਾਂ।

Published 05 July 2022

First Nations climate change climate
Urbavore: An Urban Farm
https://dev.australian.museum/learn/climate-change/climate-solutions/urbavore-urban-farm/

Urbavore is an urbran microfarm based in Springwood NSW, focused on feeding the community, reviving localised food production and helping others on their own journey toward urban food resilience.

Published 06 November 2024

First Nations climate change climate
First Nations names for frogs
https://dev.australian.museum/learn/first-nations/first-nations-frog-names/

Australia is home to a rich variety of frog stories and names, each tied to the many First Nations groups across the country.

Published 19 February 2025

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Country First Nations Frogs
Case Study: Western Australian Museum 2005
https://dev.australian.museum/learn/cultures/restricted-collections-repatriation/case-study-western-australian-museum-2005/

Repatriation is rewarding for participants, but difficulties arise when returning diverse material and multiple institutions are involved.

Published 04 December 2012

First Nations community engagement repatriation
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

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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