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The “pygmy” myth debunked
https://australian.museum/learn/first-nations/debunking-australian-pygmy-people-myth/

The “pygmy” myth is often used to dismiss the rightful place of Aboriginal peoples as the First Peoples of Australia. In this article, we challenge the myth and the assumptions behind it.

Published 08 May 2020

First Nations Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australian archaeology
Christine Donnelly
https://australian.museum/learn/first-nations/sydney-elders/christine-donnelly/

Christine is the founder of the Aboriginal Dance Theatre in Redfern, which opened in 1979 and she is currently the CEO.

Published 28 April 2020

First Nations Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elders portrait
Dulcie Flower AM
https://australian.museum/learn/first-nations/sydney-elders/dulcie-flower/

Dulcie Flower is a Miri woman of the Meriam Nation from the Torres Strait Islands who was born in Cairns.

Published 28 April 2020

First Nations Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elders portrait
Eric Robinson
https://australian.museum/learn/first-nations/sydney-elders/eric-robinson/

Eric is a valued member of the Babana Aboriginal Men’s Group in Redfern where he is regarded as the honorary Elder.

Published 28 April 2020

First Nations Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elders portrait
Mick Mundine
https://australian.museum/learn/first-nations/sydney-elders/mick-mundine/

Mick has lived and worked in the Redfern community for decades where he has established programs to help the local community and drive self-determination and Aboriginal social justice.

Published 28 April 2020

First Nations Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elders portrait
Ngarrindjeri woman
https://australian.museum/learn/first-nations/unfinished-business/unfinished-business-ngarrindjeri-woman/

Our Indigenous people of Australia are 3 per cent of the total Australian population. But of that 3 per cent the last statistics reveal that at least 50 per cent is affected by some form of disability.

Published 06 August 2020

First Nations holograph photography unfinished business
Mother
https://australian.museum/learn/first-nations/unfinished-business/unfinished-business-mother/

I’ve got my daughter, who was diagnosed with cerebral palsy since birth and my boy, who is 13 years old.

Published 06 August 2020

First Nations holograph photography unfinished business
Standing Tall
https://australian.museum/learn/first-nations/unfinished-business/unfinished-business-standing-tall/

Being an Aboriginal, I think it gives a great deal of pride and sense of purpose as well.

Published 06 August 2020

First Nations holograph photography unfinished business
Tattoo
https://australian.museum/learn/first-nations/unfinished-business/unfinished-business-tattoo/

As I was getting a drink, he just came in and poured petrol over me and lit me up. I was 6 years old when it happened.

Published 06 August 2020

First Nations holograph photography unfinished business
The Kuuyang
https://australian.museum/learn/first-nations/unfinished-business/unfinished-business-the-kuuyang/

I am Koori inside my blood, inside my body. I am so proud because I am living in town and it’s called spirit land, and it’s called culture, freedom.

Published 06 August 2020

First Nations holograph photography unfinished business

Machu Picchu and the Golden Empires of Peru

Come face-to-face with one of the most remarkable gold collections to ever tour the globe in the immersive exhibition, Machu Picchu and the Golden Empires of Peru and add-on VR experience.

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Future Now

Step into Future Now, an Australian Museum exhibition about sustainability and be inspired by practical and innovative ways to build a more sustainable future.

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Burra

Be transported on an immersive journey through the eyes of burra (eel) in the Australian Museum’s learning and play space.

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10am - 4.30pm

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Minerals

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

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Relics

Discover LEGO^® worlds thriving within treasured objects from the past at RELICS. In a LEGO^® exhibition unlike any other, adults and children alike will be mesmerised by these magical, minifigure civilisations.

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Opens August 2025

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The “pygmy” myth debunked
https://australian.museum/learn/first-nations/debunking-australian-pygmy-people-myth/

Christine Donnelly
https://australian.museum/learn/first-nations/sydney-elders/christine-donnelly/

Dulcie Flower AM
https://australian.museum/learn/first-nations/sydney-elders/dulcie-flower/

Eric Robinson
https://australian.museum/learn/first-nations/sydney-elders/eric-robinson/

Mick Mundine
https://australian.museum/learn/first-nations/sydney-elders/mick-mundine/

Ngarrindjeri woman
https://australian.museum/learn/first-nations/unfinished-business/unfinished-business-ngarrindjeri-woman/

Mother
https://australian.museum/learn/first-nations/unfinished-business/unfinished-business-mother/

Standing Tall
https://australian.museum/learn/first-nations/unfinished-business/unfinished-business-standing-tall/

Tattoo
https://australian.museum/learn/first-nations/unfinished-business/unfinished-business-tattoo/

The Kuuyang
https://australian.museum/learn/first-nations/unfinished-business/unfinished-business-the-kuuyang/

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