Blog archive: At the Museum
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Podcast – Lunchtime Lecture Series: What makes Layne Beachley tick?
The inspiring Layne Beachley, seven-times world surfing champion, recorded live in conversation with AM Director Kim McKay.
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Interview: Competition judges on the role of nature photography and how you can win next year
A chat with Australian Geographic Nature Photographer of the Year 2018 judges Stanley Breeden and David Evans.
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Podcast – Lunchtime Conversation Series: Dick Smith
Listen to Sydney born Dick Smith, adventurer, businessman, entrepreneur, philanthropist, political activist and 1986 Australian of the Year, in conversation with our Director and CEO Kim McKay AO
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Interactive map: Finalist images of the Australian Geographic Nature Photographer of the Year 2018
Browse the interactive map showing the locations, species information and photographer statements for each of the 99 finalist images.
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Podcast – Lunchtime Lecture Series: Ita Buttrose
Listen to legendary Australian editor and feminist icon Ita Buttrose in conversation with AM Director Kim McKay.
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Interview: Nature photographer Justin Gilligan
Australian Geographic Nature Photographer of the Year 2018 finalist Justin Gilligan reveals his process and the stories behind the images.
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Ancient featherwork: The creation of the Cook’s cape replica
The traditions of Pacific craftsmanship endure in the work of Hawaiian master Rick Makanaaloha Kia'imeaokekanaka San Nicolas.
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baya-ngara: read/speak knowledge – Because of her, we can
This NAIDOC Week we celebrate the contributions of Joyce Clague, the first Aboriginal person to join the Australian Museum Trust.
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Learning language in GADI
You probably know how to say "hello" in French – but do you know the word in Sydney language?
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Kwaio Cultural Performance
Members from the Kwaio community in the Solomon Islands have treated Museum visitors to a performance of traditional dance and song.
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Prime Minister of the Solomon Islands visits the AM
Today the AM was delighted to welcome the Prime Minister of the Solomon Islands, Hon. Manasseh Sogavare and his wife Madam Emmy Sogavare.
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Cleansing Ceremony marks new beginning for Westpac Long Gallery
Indigenous Elders recently led a cleansing ceremony in the historic Long Gallery, marking a new beginning in the space.
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A Labour of Love — the Scott Family Collection
Sisters Helena and Harriet Scott documented the butterflies and botany of NSW in exquisite detail, but their path was not without struggle.
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In the Venom Lab with Spider Wrangler Lachlan Manning
Our arachnid guru tells us how and why we are milking spiders for thier venom live in Spiders - Alive & Deadly.
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AMplify: Episode 20, nature photographer Luke Tsharke
Live at the AM, award-winning photographer Luke Tsharke discusses the joys and risks of the getting the perfect shot.