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Finding Land Fish in French Polynesia: Black sands, stormy seas and raining fish!
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/land-fish-french-polynesia-black-sands/

After a successful week of sampling blennies on Moorea, we gathered our gear and boarded the ferry bound for the island of Tahiti.

Published 26 November 2013

Polynesian Tahiti blog
Tahitian fish hooks
https://australian.museum/learn/cultures/pacific-collection/fish-hooks/tahiti/

In Tahiti, traditional stone fishing serves as a unifying activity for entire villages and, at times, entire islands.

Published 11 October 2023

Pacific Culture Pacific collection Wansolmoana Tahiti Pasifika

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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