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Museullaneous
Dangerous, deadly and just plain mean!
Ever wondered about how safe Australia’s wildlife is … and how to avoid it? The Australian Museum’s newest mobile app provides information about different types of dangerous / potentially dangerous animals that inhabit Australia, where to find them and what to do when confronte
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Science
Bring your Game
As part of the Sydney Festival 2011 the " Bring Your Game" forum was organized out at Campbelltown Arts Centre which featured some of Hip Hops top talents from Australia and Aotearoa - New Zealand to share in this worldwide phenomenon.
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Museullaneous
Weapons - Friendship and Journeys
Lately we’ve asked visitors what they would think about an exhibition about weapons. What would they like to see? What would be interesting to show? Are people interested in the technical aspects? Or would they like to discover how the weapons were used d
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Museullaneous
Weapons! To battle ... or not to battle?
We are considering developing an exhibition around the topic of weapons using some of our amazing cultural collections. We'd like to hear your thoughts. What would you like to see in an exhibition about weapons and weaponry?
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At the Museum
Weapons and Weaponry
Lately we’ve asked visitors what they would think about an exhibition about weapons. What would they like to see? What would be interesting to show? Are people interested in the technical aspects? Or would they like to discover how the weapons were used during wars and battles?
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Science
Cyclone Yasi viewed from Lizard Island
The largest category 5 cyclone to hit the east Australian coast in living memory passed to the south of Lizard Island on the night of 2/3 February.
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Education
A new history trail for students
Seven historically significant sites within walking distance, in the heart of Sydney, have launched a new program, 'A History Trail' for Stage 1-6 students.
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At the Museum
Where is the Lounge?
Where is the Lounge? 6 College Street Sydney NSW 2010 - Late night openings at the Australian Museum, Tuesday 5:30pm - 9:30pm.
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At the Museum
'Small' fish make the big time
A leading international science magazine has recently featured the research of a team led by Museum scientist Jeff Leis on how tiny larval fishes survive and find a reef home in the big blue ocean.
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Museullaneous
Generations and their gadgets
New study from the US reveals how much we love our gadgets, with mobile phones being the most popular. Read on for more...
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Science
Obsidian artefacts from Papua New Guinea: major new publication
A major new reference work to assist archaeologists interpret use-wear marks on obsidian artefacts has been published by the Australian Museum.
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Science
Lizard Island and Cyclone Yasi
Several people have asked about Lizard Island and Cyclone Yasi, expected to hit Queensland tonight. Here is what we know at present.
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Museullaneous
Transformations in Cultural Communication Conference 2011
Join industry leaders over two days on 14-15 April as we explore tangible ways that social media can engage culturally diverse audiences. Special guests include folks from the Smithsonian Institution, Powerhouse Museum, Museum Victoria and the Australian Museum.
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Science
Know your product
Dr Shane Ahyong is the Museum's go-to guy for crabs (or anything else with ten legs).
