Blog archive: At the Museum
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Truth-telling, as old as the hills
Another ‘Australia Day’ will be celebrated by some on 26 January, and with it undoubtedly a polarising debate on Australia’s founding story.
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This year, in our brimming biome home
Discover the Australian Museum's extraordinary achievements in the face of a testing year.
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Trusted over time
As the world community turns to COP26 next week, discover what the Australian Museum is doing to take action on climate change and sustainability.
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Opening day is here again! Let's come back to our senses
As we open our doors on Monday 11 October with a wholehearted ‘welcome back!’, we hope you’ll be as ready as we are to soak in the full effects of our treasured space.
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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.
