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Tahitian Taumi - Warrior’s Breastplates
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/tahitian-taumi-warriors-breastplates/

Gorgets collected by Captain James Cook during his three voyages to the Pacific Islands.

Published 01 December 2017

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James Cook
https://australian.museum/about/history/exhibitions/trailblazers/james-cook/

One of the greatest navigators, explorers and cartographers of the Age of Enlightenment.

Published 27 November 2015

exhibition James Cook past exhibition trailblazer

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.

Touring exhibition
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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.

Permanent education space
10am - 4.30pm

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Minerals

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

Permanent exhibition
Open daily

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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.

Special Exhibition
Opens August 2025

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