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Sculptor of the dead
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/sculptor-of-the-dead/

Not for the faint of heart, Preparator Katrina McCormick talks taxidermy and skeleton prep at the Australian Museum.

Published 07 December 2017

Museum staff blog taxidermy behind the scenes skeleton
Museum displays: Invertebrate and Vertebrate Tree
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/invertebrate-vertebrate-tree-displays/

See behind the scenes photographs featuring the construction of the Vertebrate and Invertebrate Tree, both popular displays, opened in 1959 to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Charles Darwin's publication, ‘On the Origin of Species'.

Published 03 May 2024

archives pad photographic archives behind the scenes
Behind the scenes at the Australian Museum
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/behind-the-scenes-at-the-australian-museum/

My week of work experience with the Australian Museum has taught me that there is more to the Museum than meets the eye!

Published 30 January 2017

education Blog behind the scenes work experience

Tails from the Coasts

Presented with the National Museum of Singapore, this culturally significant collection of watercolours brings to life extraordinary species and captivating stories.

Special exhibition
On now

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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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Wild Planet

Welcome to life on Earth. Every one of Earth’s millions of species is unique, but they are all connected through evolution. Come and see life in all its glorious diversity – over 400 animals under one roof!

Permanent exhibition
Open daily

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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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