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Digging for whale bones
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/digging-for-whale-bones/

Australian Museum scientists are in the process of excavating three complete whale skeletons from Lord Howe Island.

Published 05 May 2017

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Whales | Tohorā — Discover the giants of the ocean
https://australian.museum/about/organisation/media-centre/whales-tohora-discover-the-giants-of-the-ocean/

Discover the incredible world of whales when major international exhibition Whales | Tohorā opens on 20 October at the Australian Museum (AM).

Published 30 October 2018

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Australian Museum scientist leads new discovery of surprisingly large brains in fossil whales
https://australian.museum/about/organisation/media-centre/new-discovery-whale-brain-evolution/

Museum collections shed light on whale brain evolution.

Published 11 May 2021

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Weird whales: the top 6 whale illustrations in the Australian Museum Research Library
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/weird-whales/

Meet the weirdest whales in the Australian Museum Research Library

Published 02 April 2019

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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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