Latest blog entries
Finding frogs: it's all about timing
24 May 2012 Science Bytes
When it comes to finding frogs in the forests of Vietnam, timing really matters.
Remembering The Art of Eric Carle exhibition
23 May 2012 Rare and Curious
The Art of Eric Carle exhibition was significant because it was designed to be developmentally appropriate for young children whilst also appealing to adults who had enjoyed reading the Eric Carle books to children.
South Australian Oyster Farmers Visit the Museum
23 May 2012 Science Bytes
Oyster growers Max, Roxanne and Phil Lowe paid us a surprise visit to check on the progress of the South Australian mudworm project.
Our First Volunteer
17 May 2012 Rare and Curious
Celebrating our nations' volunteers this week - we should draw attention to the Australian Museum's first official volunteer - 20 year-old Hereward Leighton Kesteven.
Alexander the Great education group bookings open
16 May 2012 Teacher Talk
Secure your students' place for this exceptional exhibition.
Happy Birthday Edward Lear
11 May 2012 Rare and Curious
On 12 May, 2012, we celebrate Edward Lear’s 200th birthday. Best known for 'The Owl & The Pussycat' he was also an accomplished natural history artist.
DigiVol: Why volunteer?
09 May 2012 Science Bytes
Julie, Louise and Ron are experienced volunteers who provide insight into why they devote their valuable time, knowledge and skills volunteering weekly on this project. Currently, we have over 60 committed volunteers who digitise valuable entomology specimens/labels, malacology specimens/ labels and a range of archival material, including the early Museum registers, fascinating field diaries and beautiful illustrations. The specimen labels and some of the handwritten archival material are transcibed into text by volunteer digitisers as well as the virtual volunteers on the online volunteer portal.
Introduced Species: Friend or foe?
15 May 2012 Museum 2 You
The introduction of plant and animal species around the world has lead to the destabilisation and even collapse of some ecosystems. But are all the effects of introduced species negative?
The Ball that wasn't
26 Apr 2012 Rare and Curious
In 1864 The Australian Museum was the venue chosen for a reception for the visit of H.R.H. the Duke of Edinburgh. Why wasn't it held?
Why are we running a fashion design competition?
20 Apr 2012 From the Floor
Some of the aims of our annual Fashion Less Waste design competition are revealed...