The Australian Museum Collections
Discover the history and future of our millions of collection treasures.
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Pacific Collections
A focus on material culture, ethnography, history and archaeology.
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Kermadec Islands Expedition
Museum scientists travelled to these remote, volcanic islands to investigate biodiversity.
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Materials Conservation
We preserve the Museum's collections and improve their accessibility.
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Audience Research Section
Undertaking a broad range of visitor research and evaluation projects.
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Scientific Publications
We publish studies that lead to a better understanding of nature and cultures.
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Birds of Paradise
See nature at its most exotic and extravagant!
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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Collections
The collections come from areas throughout Australia, but NSW is the major focus.
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Earth Science Collections
The collections include rocks, minerals, gemstones and fossils.
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Australian Museum Research
Discover the diverse and far reaching research going on at the Australian Museum.
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Research Library
We hold one of the finest natural history collections in Australia, dating back to 1836.
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Molecular Services - Genetics Unit
The building blocks of life - analysed by our DNA research team. Don’t forget your lab-coat!
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Biodiversity
Explore biodiversity as we experience, study and communicate it at the Australian Museum.
Rapid Digitisation Project
Making label data accessible without needing to go to the physical collection.
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Glossaries
Find definitions for terms used in different topic areas.
The Shirase Sword
A symbol of friendship between two countries and two 'brothers in the realm of science'.
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Asia, Africa, Americas Collections
Explore the material culture of Indigenous peoples throughout the world.
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Collections Search
Explore the Australian Museum Collections today!
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The Scott Sisters
Marvel at the colour and life of their exquisite natural history illustrations.
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Microscopy & Microanalysis Unit
Images that get under your skin: the SEM reveals secrets hidden from our eyes.
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Awards & Fellowships
The Museum offers a variety of fellowship opportunities and postgraduate awards.
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Our heritage showcases
We've been displaying objects since 1854. Find out more about our heritage showcases.
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Vertebrate Collections
The collections date from the early days of the museum and are an invaluable resource.
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John Gould
Explore the scientific, artistic and commercial activities of this legendary 'bird man'.
Lizard Island Research Station
A world-leading supplier of on-reef facilities for coral reef research & education.
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Invertebrate Collections
The current emphasis is on crustaceans, worms, insects, spiders and molluscs.
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