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Aboriginal People of Coastal Sydney

Aboriginal People of Coastal Sydney

Through exploring the archaeological record we can glimpse at the past. The evidence reflects rich and complex lives of peoples of the past and the importance of the harbour for contemporary Indigenous Australians.

Indigenous Australia

Indigenous Australia

Indigenous Australians are not one group of people, there is not one language or one religious belief. Today their cultures are a mixture of contemporary and traditional thoughts, ways and practices.

Stories of the Dreaming

Stories of the Dreaming

Hear some stories of the history and culture of Australia's Indigenous people, handed down since the beginning of time.

Kalti Paarti - Carved emu eggs

Kalti Paarti - Carved emu eggs

Emu egg carving first became popular in the mid to late nineteenth century. See some example of this art form from the Museum's collections.

Waitangi Day

Waitangi Day

Waitangi Day is New Zealand's annual celebration of the signing of the Waitangi Treaty. View images of objects in the Museum's collections and read about how Waitangi Day is celebrated.

Ancient Egypt

Ancient Egypt

Ancient Egypt's distinctive and well preserved art, in the form of paintings, sculpture, hieroglyphs, pottery, jewellery and architecture, gives us a fascinating glimpse into the daily life, beliefs and customs of this ancient society.

Body Art

Body Art

Body Art explores the many different ways, both temporary and permanent, in which people modify, change, decorate and adorn their bodies.

Death - The Last Taboo

Death - The Last Taboo

Throughout the world, death and the rituals that surround it are steeped in taboos. Death is celebrated, embraced and feared.

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Design like an Egyptian: Jewellery Design Competition

12 Aug 09 – 14 Dec 09

Attention: Visual Art and Design and Technology Teachers: The Australian Museum presents Design Like an Egyptian: Jewellery Design Competition. Win cash prizes!

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