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Leaf games from Yuendumu
https://dev.australian.museum/learn/cultures/atsi-collection/aboriginal-toys/leaf-game/

In Yuendumu in the Northern Territory leaves are used in a leaf game.

Published 11 November 2018

First Nations toys games toy
The Hedley and McCulloch Collection: Torres Strait 1907
https://dev.australian.museum/learn/cultures/atsi-collection/cultural-objects/the-headley-and-mcculloch-collection-torres-strait-1907/

Between 29 August and 4 October 1907 Charles Hedley and Alan R. McCulloch collected 167 objects, mostly from Mer (Murray Island), Torres Strait.

Published 29 November 2018

First Nations Torres Straits
Turtle Dreaming: Weaving
https://dev.australian.museum/learn/teachers/at-the-museum/turtle-dreaming/

In this hands-on weaving program, students will learn about how Aboriginal peoples care for and connect to Country.

Published 16 October 2024

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Bayala Nura: Yarning Country
https://dev.australian.museum/about/history/exhibitions/bayala-nura-yarning-country/

Celebrate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities through a rich diversity of objects and fascinating stories of living culture.

Published 16 May 2018

First Nations Cultural collections Indigenous Australia permanent exhibition
Garrigarrang: Sea Country
https://dev.australian.museum/visit/whats-on/garrigarrang-sea-country/

From the Sydney Basin to Torres Strait, discover and celebrate the rich cultures of Australia’s Salt Water People, who for tens of thousands of years have lived and flourished on Garrigarrang nura – sea country.

Published 16 May 2018

First Nations Cultural collections Indigenous Australia permanent exhibition
Spark
https://dev.australian.museum/about/history/exhibitions/spark/

Learn about cutting-edge technologies and time-tested approaches created by Australian innovators to protect our planet.

Published 13 May 2021

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Bilas: Body Adornment from Papua New Guinea
https://dev.australian.museum/about/history/exhibitions/bilas/

This special exhibition showcased the beauty and diversity of cultural decoration and body adornment from Papua New Guinea.

Published 09 May 2023

Pacific collection First Nations Pasifika Bilas Body adornment
Live at the AM podcast: HumanNature 2019 – Tony Birch
https://dev.australian.museum/learn/news/blog/humannature-podcast-tonybirch/

Listen to Aboriginal poet and novelist Tony Birch as he explores how First Nations ecological knowledge could help mitigate the impacts of climate change.

Published 14 May 2019

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New installation in the First Australians Galleries: The Purple House
https://dev.australian.museum/learn/news/blog/purple-house-installation/

The Purple House is a home away from home for First Nations dialysis patients.

Published 19 June 2019

First Nations exhibition
Live at the AM: HumanNature 2018 - Bruce Pascoe
https://dev.australian.museum/learn/news/blog/human-nature-bruce-pascoe/

Bruce Pascoe’s ground-breaking research completely reconsiders the notion of pre-colonial Aboriginal Australians as hunter-gatherers.

Published 18 October 2019

First Nations agriculture history podcast

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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