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Sheldon restoring feathers 09 Dec 2011

Specialised conservation tools

The materials conservation unit have a number of unique tools at their finger tips...

Exhibit A, Mr Sheldon Teare

African Male Lion 07 Dec 2011

The Project Space – Collections to You

Do you know, less than 1% of Museum’s collections are on display? 

Exhibit A, Michael Harvey

23 Nov 2011

Con a Mask, anyone?

Last week I ventured into the newly painted Con Lab (Conservation Laboratory) - with its ‘baked biscuit’ walls - to meet Sheldon as he worked on a mask from the Museum's diverse collection.

Exhibit A, Jen Cork

Crocodile Exposed (#1) 11 Nov 2011

Crocodile exposed

After a top effort by all, the restoration of our oldest display case (starring our reptilian friends) has finally been unveiled!

Exhibit A, Dr Lynda Kelly

Whalefall Illustration - Stage 1 16 Nov 2011

Amazing depths from the oceans of the web!

Much like the deep oceans themselves, the work we're discovering on the web is incredible.

Exhibit A, Jen Cork

Reference fish 31 Oct 2011

Notes from the Deep

Notes from the Deep. A look inside the development of the Deep Oceans exhibition from a 3D Designers desk.

Exhibit A, Louise Teteris

Deep Oceans Porthole 27 Oct 2011

Deep Oceans – Sneak Peek with Dr Nerida Wilson

The Australian Museum, in collaboration with Questacon, is currently developing an exhibition on the mysterious 'Deep Oceans'.

Exhibit A, Jen Cork

Surviving Australia 21 Sep 2011

Multitouch Platforms

Here's the lattest on multitouch technology.

Exhibit A, Dr Lynda Kelly

Spirit Faces: Malagan Mask 30 Nov 2011

Unmasking Materials Conservation

Our crack squad of conservators are busy preparing an amazing variety of masks for our upcoming display, Spirit Faces...

Exhibit A, Michael Hugill

16 Aug 2011

Significance and the Crocodile

Pondering the idea of significance, the crocodile, and our audiences.

Exhibit A, Michelle DelCarlo

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