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Witness the culture clash between the Papuan people and the colonial settlers and experience the historical narrative of Papua in the 1920's in this unique new exhibition of 80 Frank Hurley images - many of which have never before appeared on public display.
Students will gain a valuable insight into Hurley's life in Papua, his art and his ability to document distinctive turning points of the 20th century.
These evocative Hurley images serve not only as important historical records of our Pacific neighbour but also as innovative art from one of Australia's greatest cultural icons.
Education Resources
Primary
Teacher Resource Pack – Primary
Student Activity Pack
Secondary
Teacher Resource Pack – Secondary
Student Activity - English
Student Activity - Photography
Encounter an amazing array of dinosaurs in this exciting new exhibition at the Australian Museum!
The world of dinosaurs is brought to life with skeletons, life-size recreated models, skulls, teeth, claws and hundreds of other fossils. Learn how new discoveries and latest technology are changing our understanding of these fascinating creatures.
In an impressive line-up of stars you will meet some old dinosaur favourites such as Stegosaurus and Tyrannosaurus rex and see for the first time in Australia the 228 million year old Eoraptor; the bird-like Bambiraptor; and the amazing Jobaria – a 22m long sauropod (long-necked plant eater) rearing to a whopping 10m. Feathered dinosaurs from China, the intimidating Chasmosaurus with massive frill and horn, and the bizarre Cryolophosaurus all make an appearance.
This exhibition also offers a fascinating insight into dinosaurs found in our own backyard. Australian highlights include a skeleton of the 7m long plant-eating Muttaburrasaurus; a life-size model of Minmi - an armoured dinosaur from Queensland and the Australian Museum’s own unique opalised fossil collection. A recreated scene from Australia’s ancient past tells the story of a deadly encounter between a small herbivorous dinosaur and two hungry carnivores, played out under spectacular polar lights.
Relive the fear, panic and drama of a dinosaur stampede in a life-size animation. This dramatic scene took place on the shores of a lake in Queensland 95 million years ago when a large carnivore stalked a group of herbivores and started a stampede.
Sharpen your paleontology skills in the working lab where real fossil material will be on display alongside the tools of the trade. Follow the journey of our Centrosaurus fossils from the badlands of Canada into the Dinosaur exhibition where they are now being excavated and prepared for display.
Dinosaurs is a must see for dinosaur enthusiasts of all ages – only at the Australian Museum.
Education Kits
Early Childhood and Primary Syllabus Links
Early Childhood Self-guided Activity
Secondary Self-guided Activity
Primary and Secondary Recording Booklet for Students
Fossil sessions in the Hands-on room still available
Here is a little taster of some of the great online resources we have at present.
Did you ever want to find out about how to identify fish or even how to dissect one?
Then visit the Museum's Fish section (Ichthyology) site to find out this and much more.
Ever needed to know something about jumping spiders, leeches or perhaps thunder eggs but couldn't quite find it?
Well now you can - visit our facts sheet site where you can explore and find information on a wide range of other topics.
We hope you'll drop in each month as there will be new stuff to know and find out about - so bookmark us and visit regularly.
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