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Make your own pocket volcano
https://australian.museum/learn/teachers/learning/pocket-volcano/

Watch this video to learn what happens inside a volcano just before it erupts and make your own pocket volcano in the classroom or at home!

Published 16 June 2021

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Structure of volcanoes
https://australian.museum/learn/minerals/shaping-earth/structure-of-volcanoes/

Although volcanoes are often seen as being destructive they are also constructive. They add more land to the surface of the Earth and, when weathered, provide us with a nutrient-rich soil for agriculture.

Published 07 May 2009

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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.

Touring exhibition
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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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