Blog archive:
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A recently digitised album of watercolours by former Museum curator Gerard Krefft includes drawings of jewel beetles and flower chafers.

DigiVol recognises the hard work and professionalism shown by a masterful group of volunteers

How do you move a 3.5-metre-high elephant skeleton that weighs more than 270 kilograms and yet is extremely delicate?

The 2015 Australian Museum Science Festival seeks volunteers for an explosive week of interactive science!

A new series of stamps features museum treasures, including Turtle, a ghost net sculpture by Indigenous artist Ellarose Savage.

The mysterious young man in the photo.

An honour roll of the eight staff members who fought in The Great War.

Visit Wildlife Photographer of the Year for your chance to win

The Museum's eye-catching series of Gerard Krefft and Manta alfredi images are about to make their debut at the Art Gallery of NSW.

A new policy framework for the arts and cultural sector in NSW highlights some of the Museum’s key achievements and future plans.

Can art animate children when children animate art? A new film from the Torres Strait shows it can.

Joining the 2015 commemorative Freedom Ride.

Each 'Scientist For a Day' program has different themes, designed to show kids what it’s like to work in different areas of science.

DigiVol volunteers help to advance science by digitising collections in preparation for study by researchers.

New hoardings reveal the history of five cultural institutions in Sydney, including Australia's first museum