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Not a discovery voyage
https://dev.australian.museum/learn/first-nations/unsettled/recognising-invasions/not-a-discovery-voyage/

The HMB Endeavour’s voyage was originally commissioned as a scientific mission. When the British Admiralty (Royal Navy) found out where Cook was going, they took advantage of the opportunity to expand the British Empire’s interests in the Pacific.

Published 03 August 2021

First Nations Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander possession
No justice, no peace
https://dev.australian.museum/learn/first-nations/unsettled/remembering-massacres/no-justice-no-peace/

First Nations people call for a fairer system where they can receive the same protections as other Australians.

Published 09 August 2021

First Nations Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander justice police violence
Brothers (The Prodigal Son II) 2020
https://dev.australian.museum/learn/first-nations/unsettled/remembering-massacres/brothers-the-prodigal-son/

Artist Tony Albert created the the Brothers glasswork series, The Prodigal Son inspired by a protest held in response to police brutality.

Published 09 August 2021

First Nations Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander police brutality
Stan Grant: Unsettled. Un-home.
https://dev.australian.museum/learn/first-nations/Stan-Grant-Unsettled-Un-home/

Letter from the Guest Editor of Explore magazine, the Unsettled issue, Winter 2021.

Published 18 August 2021

First Nations Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander NAIDOC
The Appin Massacre
https://dev.australian.museum/learn/first-nations/unsettled/fighting-wars/appin-massacre/

Learn about the Appin Massacre of Aboriginal men, women and children on 17th April 1816, that was the result of Macquarie’s orders for members of the 46th Regiment.

Published 13 August 2021

First Nations Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander war Appin Massacre
Self-determination
https://dev.australian.museum/learn/first-nations/unsettled/healing-nations/self-determination/

For over a century, First Nations peoples have demonstrated the importance and successes of self-determination.

Published 27 August 2021

First Nations Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander self determination
The great Australian silence
https://dev.australian.museum/learn/first-nations/unsettled/healing-nations/the-great-australian-silence/

Listening to and learning from First Nations peoples about their cultures and histories can allow avenues for us to start to remember differently, in ways that heal instead of harm.

Published 25 August 2021

First Nations Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
Blood Money
https://dev.australian.museum/learn/first-nations/unsettled/continued-resistance/sovereignty/

The Blood Money series by Dr Ryan Presley prompts us to critically consider who we commemorate on Australian currency and in the national public memory.

Published 03 September 2021

First Nations Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander blood money
Estuaries: mixing places
https://dev.australian.museum/learn/first-nations/burra/estuaries-mixing-places/

First Nations people recognise Estuaries as mixing places of abundant foods, resources for making tools and important gathering places.

Published 10 May 2022

First Nations Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Estuary Burra
Starting where you are: First Nations non-linear storytelling
https://dev.australian.museum/learn/first-nations/burra/non-linear-stories/

For First Nations people, stories and lifecycles don’t need to have a beginning and an ending because they happen continuously in circles and patterns.

Published 10 May 2022

First Nations Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Burra

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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