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Prevention of Plague: Instructions to Householders, issued by the NSW Department of Public Health, 1900
https://australian.museum/learn/collections/museum-archives-library/research-library/prevention-of-plague/

Read a historic pamphlet issued during the 1900 bubonic plague outbreak in Sydney

Published 13 May 2020

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The impact of a disease on Southeast Asian frogs: a first look
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/the-impact-of-a-disease-on-southeast-asian-frogs-a-first-look/

A potentially deadly pathogen is infecting frogs in Vietnam, but is it causing frog population declines?

Published 22 September 2017

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“Plague is present in Sydney” – How the 1900 bubonic plague outbreak compares to COVID-19
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/plague-in-sydney/

A small pamphlet from the Australian Museum Research Library reveals the public health response to the 1900 bubonic plague outbreak in Sydney.

Published 08 May 2020

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The Black Death
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/the-black-death/

The Bubonic Plague terrified Sydney in the early 20th century.

Published 10 November 2016

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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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