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If the thylacine is extinct does it matter if Harry Burrell's was real?
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/investigating-a-picture-of-an-thycaline/

The debate about the subject and meaning of Harry Burrell's thylacine photo, first published by the Australian Museum in 1921, has recently been revisited.

Published 17 October 2012

photography Thylacine Tasmanian Tiger
Thylacine
https://australian.museum/learn/australia-over-time/extinct-animals/the-thylacine/

What is a thylacine? Why did it become extinct?

Published 30 October 2015

thylacine Tasmanian Tiger extinct 3D

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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Minerals

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

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