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Burra – the AM’s upcoming, interactive children’s education space – is due to open in July 2022. Burra offers a ‘many-ways’ experience where First Nations and Pasifika knowledge systems and Western science are brought together in layers of learning.

With the help of citizen scientists, Dr Jodi Rowley and the AM Herpetology team are investigating the breadth and causes of a mass frog die-off, currently occurring on the east coast of Australia.

After a controversial beginning, the Australian Museum Magazine has reached 100 years of continuous publication, with the historic latest issue a timely fit for the milestone.

The AM is creating a renewed museum to match its world-class collection.

Curator Vanessa Finney describes how Capturing Nature reveals the pioneering art and science of photography at the Australian Museum.

Australian Museum Research Institute scientist Dr Sandy Ingleby describes the evolving art of cleaning a whale carcass.

Meet the recipients of the inaugural Australian Museum Scientific Illustration Scholarship

The Australian Museum's citizen science projects are helping change the world for the better.

Forensic scientists at the Australian Museum use our DNA library to help authorities crackdown on the illegal wildlife trade globally.

Many of Sydney's native mammals can still be found - if you know where to look.

Deborah Smith, from UNSW's Faculty of Science, spoke to Alex Danilatos about careers in science communication.

For once, let's talk about the elephant in the room.

Elizabeth McKinnon searches for the true story of Douglas Grant, one of many Aboriginal men who enlisted in World War I.

We know why these gentlemen are digging in their three-piece suits, but their identity has been a moot point among archivists.

The first national Australia Day was held 100 years ago and involved, among other things, a war canoe from the Solomon Islands.