Blog archive: At the Museum
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At the Museum
The Climate Cure: The inaugural Talbot Oration
Professor Tim Flannery outlines his manifesto for humanity’s survival of the “climate emergency” in the Australian Museum’s (AM) inaugural Talbot Oration.
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Lunchtime Conversation 2021: Professor Larissa Behrendt AO and Dr Jason DeSantolo
Distinguished Professor Larissa Behrendt AO and Dr Jason DeSantolo explore the legacy of David Unaipon and how traditional systems and knowledge are helping solve contemporary issues.
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Lunchtime Conversation 2021: Wesley Enoch and Rhoda Roberts AO
Arts leaders Wesley Enoch and Rhoda Roberts AO reflect on the legacy of writer Oodgeroo Noonuccal and activism in the arts.
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Lunchtime Conversation 2021: Daniel Boyd and Stephen Gilchrist
Artist Daniel Boyd and Academic Dr Stephen Gilchrist discuss the legacy of Emily Kame Kngwarreye and the importance of place and ceremony in art today.
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Lunchtime Conversation 2021: Bianca Hunt and Professor John Maynard
NITV’s Yokayi Footy presenter Bianca Hunt and Professor John Maynard, Chair of Aboriginal History at the University of Newcastle, talk opportunities, barriers and responsibilities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander sportspeople past and present.
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Lunchtime Conversation 2021: Chels Marshall & Dr Mariko Smith
Listen to Indigenous systems ecologist Chels Marshall and facilitator Dr Mariko Smith discussing deep cultural knowledge.
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“A singular civic space” Australian Museum’s Project Discover awarded highest honour at the 2021 AIA NSW Architecture Awards
Project Discover has received three major gongs at the 2021 Australian Institute of Architects (AIA) NSW Architecture Awards, including its top honour, the NSW Architecture Medallion.
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AMplify: Australian innovations for tackling climate change
Listen to Kim McKay AO, AM Director & CEO in conversation with Professor Tim Flannery about the brightest inventions and approaches to reducing emissions and caring for our environment.
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Scientist for a Day: Malacologist
Over two sold-out days during the April 2021 school holidays, budding malacologists were hosted by Australian Museum staff in the ever-popular Scientist for a Day (SFAD) program.
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Vale Chief Jerry Taki Uminduru, southern Erromango, Vanuatu
The recent passing of Chief Jerry Taki Uminduru, (1942- 2021) a Vanuatu Cultural Centre Fieldworker from southern Erromango Island, has brought great sadness to everyone who had the privilege of knowing and working with him.
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Celebrating Women of the AM
Today is a significant day for the Australian Museum. On this International Women’s Day, the AM has announced the first Indigenous appointment to the AM’s executive leadership team, as we welcome Laura McBride as Director, First Nations.
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Early Birds diary: A morning in January
The Australian Museum's Early Birds program provides a reduced sensory and supportive environment for visitors on the autism spectrum or those who have other access requirements.
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Afterlife: The coffin and spirit of Egyptian official Neter-nekhta
A rich man’s journey to the kingdom of god.
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Australian Museum Night At The Museum Gala Dinner Silent Auction
You are invited to browse the fantastic prizes on offer in our AM online Silent Auction!
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Live at the AM podcast: HumanNature 2019 – Andrea Gaynor
Hold the past to account with Andrea Gaynor, University of Western Australia as she proposes `radical remembering’ to actively confront the challenges of the Anthropocene.
