Pride: Into the Light

Explore the Australian Museum's galleries and discover the diversity in nature and culture, on a self-guided digital trail as part of the Australian Museum's Mardi Gras celebrations.

Three sista girls ready to party at the 2013 Mardi Gras in Sydney, New South Wales. Barbara McGrady Photo acquisition

First Nations Pride and a retrospective on LGBTQIA+ celebration at the Australian Museum

Learn more about Aunty Barbara McGrady's photography of First Nations Sistagirls at Sydney Mardi Gras, relive the iconic 1994 exhibition 'Prejudice & Pride' and meet Progress Shark.

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Rainbow flag composite from minerals in the Minerals gallery for World Pride, Into the Light trail, 2023.

Minerals and the beauty of the rainbow

Explore the beauty of the rainbow in the natural world with iridescent minerals and learn the meaning behind the rainbow flag, a powerful symbol for the LGBTQIA+ community.

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Trailblazers and allies of the Australian Pride movement

Find the trailblazing Australian LGBTQIA+ icons and allies, honored within the Museum's 200 Treasures exhibition.

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Rainbow Lorikeet, Trichoglossus moluccanus

Diversity and same-sex pairings in birds

Discover the fascinating world of avian diversity, including birds that display same-sex behaviour in the wild. Explore the complex social dynamics and behaviours of these feathered creatures and learn about their unique adaptations and relationships.

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Diversity and behaviour in the animal kingdom

Step into the wild and discover the astonishing diverse behaviours that exist within the animal kingdom. Explore the fascinating and sometimes surprising ways that different species express themselves and interact with each other.

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Tommy Misa (he/they) is a Samoan (Toamua) Australian Fa'afafine artist, living on Gadigal Country

Pasifika Pride: A Talanoa with Tommy Misa

What does it mean to be Pasifika and Queer in contemporary Australia? Samoan-Australian Fa'afafine Artist, Tommy Misa, shares their unique view of the world: Who we were, who we are and where we’re going.

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Discover captivating exhibitions

Minerals

Be dazzled by over 1800 spectacular rocks and minerals in our new Minerals Gallery.

Permanent exhibition
Open daily

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Wild Planet

Welcome to life on Earth. Every one of Earth’s millions of species is unique, but they are all connected through evolution. Come and see life in all its glorious diversity – over 400 animals under one roof!

Permanent exhibition
Open daily

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What's on at the Australian Museum

Discover our exciting offer of permanent and special exhibitions to visit at the Australian Museum, as well as upcoming events including talks, workshops and First Nations cultural programs.

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