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Major expeditions

Discover the expeditions that have contributed to the vast and unique collections at the Museum, and to our understanding of culture and biodiversity.

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Major expeditions involve multiple AM teams and is a major undertaking by the AM; learn more about these multifaceted and broadscale explorations.


Norfolk Island

Norfolk Island expedition

Explore Norfolk Island, a small island with a big history and unique biodiversity. Learn about the research Australian Museum scientists and collaborators are conducting and how you can be involved.

Norfolk Island
Research expedition
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Fotoware Image

Lord Howe Island expedition

Explore an island that has been frozen in time through the Lord Howe Island expeditions. Find out more about the research Australian Museum scientists are conducting on this mysterious island.

Lord Howe Island
Balls Pyramid
Research expedition
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Research group on Malaita

Solomon Islands expedition

Travel deep into the cloud-covered forests to find the elusive monkey-faced bats, giant rats, snails, moths, birds and frogs of the Solomon Islands Archipelago.

Solomon Islands
Research expedition
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Fieldwork

Our scientists have been making observations and collecting data and specimens from a range of environments for nearly 200 years. Learn about our scientist's fieldwork here

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Dr Emma Camp - winner,  2021 Macquarie University Eureka Prize for Outstanding Early Career Researcher

2021 Australian Museum Eureka Prize winners

17 individuals and teams recognised across the categories of Research & Innovation, Leadership, Science Engagement and School Science.

7 October 2021
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Ship in ice

Scotia Arc expeditions

Discover how animals move from South America to Antarctica and learn why the Scotia Arc is an important birthplace for the formation of new species.

Scotia Arc expeditions
Research expedition
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ACWG DNA Labs 2015

Wildlife forensics facilities at the Australian Museum

Projects focussed on wildlife forensics, aviation wildlife strike and a range of conservation genomics projects including the Koala Genome project.

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Scotia arc expedition ship wreck

More expeditions

Curiosity and adventure have inspired expeditions since 1831. Explore our breadth of expeditions here.

Research expeditions
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Eastern King Wrasse, Coris sandeyeri

Kermadec Island expedition

Dive into some of the few places where the marine environment is largely unaffected by human activity. Learn how Australian Museum marine scientists have teamed up with scientists from New Zealand to manage and conserve the biodiversity of this magnificent region.

Kermadec Island
Research expedition
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Australian Red-eyed Tree Frog

Australian Museum Herpetology Blogs

Read the latest news from the Australian Museum Herpetology team.

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Stephen diving at Marotiri Rocks

Southern French Polynesia expedition

Immerse yourself in the heart-thumping adventure of Marotiri Rocks, sharks, and other creatures of the deep. Learn more about how scientists collect and identify creatures in the Southern French Polynesia region.

Southern French Polynesia
Research expedition
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Australian Museum Eureka Prizes trophy

2020 Australian Museum Eureka Prizes finalists

51 entries were shortlisted for 17 Australian Museum Eureka Prizes.

29 September 2020
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Australian Museum Eureka Prizes trophy

2020 Australian Museum Eureka Prize winners

Congratulations to the 2020 Australian Museum Eureka Prize winners.

24 November 2020
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Coral Nurture Program, University of Technology Sydney and Wavelength Reef Cruises

2021 Australian Museum Eureka Prizes finalists

51 entries were shortlisted for 16 Australian Museum Eureka Prizes.

2 September 2021
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Simpson Desert Expedition 2015

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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.

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