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Uhi ta moko: Art and practice of Maori tattooing
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/uhi-ta-moko-art-and-practice-of-maori-tattooing/

As the art and practice of ta moko developed in Aotearoa - New Zealand, Maori pioneered the use of smaller, narrower uhi without teeth that cut grooves through the skin.

Published 17 February 2011

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Pacific Collection
https://australian.museum/learn/cultures/pacific-collection/

The Kingdom of Tonga is a monarchy located in the South Pacific, and the Australian Museum is the caretaker of 582 Tongan cultural objects known as Koloa Faka-Tonga, which hold traditional and ceremonial significance, and are ranked according to their value and function in Tongan society.

Published 11 October 2018

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Waitangi Day and the Australian Museum
https://australian.museum/learn/cultures/pacific-collection/maori/waitangi-day-and-the-australian-museum/

To celebrate this significant day, the AM is proud to share some of its 1000 Maori ethnographic objects

Published 04 February 2016

Pacific collection Pacific Culture New Zealand Maori

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.

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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