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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 WorldPride celebrations.

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Barbara McGrady Photo acquisition

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

Learn more about Aunty Barbara McGrady photography of First Nation 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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First Nations Pride: Intersectional Visibility.

First Nations Pride: Intersectional Visibility

Join us for an evening of celebration with diverse First Nations guest speakers, performers and artists who share their journey to understanding culture and identity.

Friday 3 March 2023
6pm - 9pm
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Family Day: Pride Edition

Family Day: Pride Edition

Celebrate WorldPride with the whole family at this fun-filled day featuring live performances, drop-in workshops, storytelling, dancing, dress-ups and much more!

Saturday 4 March 2023
10.30am - 2.30pm
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Jurassic Lounge: Pride Edition

Sydney's iconic adults-only museum party returns in 2023 with a WorldPride special edition.

Past event.
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Take a break at No. 1 William restaurant on level 4 with stunning views of St Mary’s Cathedral, Hyde Park and the Sydney city skyline, or discover our family cafe the Billabong Waterhole, on level 2.

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Visit the Australian Museum for a free family day out in Sydney!

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Museum Reopening 2020

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Follow this visual and written guide to help plan your visit to the AM.

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The Australian Museum respects and acknowledges the Gadigal people as the First Peoples and Traditional Custodians of the land and waterways on which the Museum stands.

Image credit: gadigal yilimung (shield) made by Uncle Charles Chicka Madden