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Partnerships with the Australian Museum enable current and future generations to discover, learn and engage with the world and environment around them.

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Australian Centre for Wildlife Genomics

Our primary focus is on ecological applications such as species identification, individualisation, conservation and small population management.

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Collection donations

Donating objects, cultural material and other ways to supporting the Australian Museum collections.

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Collective action

Find out how we can work together for a better future. From speaking up and staying informed to supporting a climate action organisation, there are many ways we can create positive change.

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Celebrating 50 years of research on Lizard Island

This year the Australian Museum celebrates 50 years of research on Lizard Island Research Station and vital work on reef ecologies and the impacts of climate change.

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From guiding philosophies to breakthrough moments and ambitions for the future, the Eureka Prizes community shares their stories.

Work at the Museum

Discover the exciting roles in research, exhibitions, education and communicating the relationship between people, culture and the natural environment.

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Australian Museum digital publications

Delve into our range of digital publications that showcase a selection of rich and immersive content that bring the wonders of the Australian Museum to life.

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Discover the team delivering visitor experiences and collection research at the Australian Museum.

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Wild Planet: Audio Tour

Listen to this self-guided audio tour of our Wild Planet exhibition to learn more about the extraordinary animal specimens on display as well as the importance of preserving Australia's biodiversity.

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Executive Leadership Team

The Executive Leadership Team is responsible for strategic planning and management of the nation’s first museum.

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Object and species identification

Curious about objects or specimens you've discovered? Identify Australasian animal life, geology and cultural objects through our Ask an Expert enquiry form, common enquiries webpages or discover species with our Identification key.

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The Australian Museum respects and acknowledges the Gadigal people as the First Peoples and Traditional Custodians of the land and waterways on which the Museum stands.

Image credit: gadigal yilimung (shield) made by Uncle Charles Chicka Madden