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Tektites
https://australian.museum/learn/minerals/shaping-earth/tektites/

Tektites are small, pebble-like glassy objects of Earth material that have been melted by meteorite impact, splashed up into our atmosphere, and fallen to Earth again under gravity.

Published 24 December 2009

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The Centenary of the 'Adelie Land' Meteorite
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/centenary-adelie-meteorite/

We are celebrating a very special Centenary: the finding of the first meteorite from Antarctica, on 5th December 1912.

Published 25 January 2013

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The Molong Meteorite – a visitor from outer space.
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/the-molong-meteorite-a-visitor-from-outer-space/

A story about a meteorite from the central west of NSW that has been part of the Australian Museum collection for 83 years.

Published 13 October 2017

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The 'Barratta' Meteorite
https://australian.museum/learn/collections/natural-science/mineralogy/mineralogy-collection-the-barratta-meteorite/

The story of the 'Barratta meteorite' has a rather uncertain beginning. One version claims that in 1859 a stockman witnessed spectacular light and sound effects at a place where pieces of the meteorite were later found.

Published 24 December 2009

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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.

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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
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