Tag: Australian Museum

The World’s Biggest Dinosaur comes to Sydney

The World’s Biggest Dinosaur comes to Sydney, 8 October 2026 Almost 38 metres long, around 70 tonnes and bigger than any land animal ever discovered, Patagotitan mayorum is coming to Sydney. The colossal prehistoric giant roamed Patagonia during the Cretaceous period around 100 million years ago and will lead a cast of dinosaurs from across the […]

Australian Museum reveals plans for 200th in 2027

Australian Museum reveals plans for 200th Anniversary in 2027,  Sydney, Saturday 10 October 2026 The Australian Museum (AM) unveiled the first details of AM200, a year-long program marking its 200th anniversary in 2027, showcasing more of the AM to the public through a line-up of international exhibitions, special community events, impactful science projects, First Nations […]

FrogID Dataset 7.0 – Seven years of data, and over 1 million records

FrogID Dataset 7.0 – Seven years of data, and over 1 million records, Australian Museum, 9 September 2026 Over 1 million records are now available online and open-access for researchers and conservationists to learn more about Australia’s frogs! Frogs are one of the most threatened groups of animals globally, and Australia’s frogs are no exception. […]

2026 Australian Museum Eureka Prize winners

2026 Australian Museum Eureka Prizes winners, Australian Museum, Australian Museum, 4 September 2026 19 individuals and teams recognised across the categories of Research & Innovation, Leadership, Science Engagement and School Science. The 2026 winners of the Australian Museum Eureka Prizes have been announced. 19 Eureka Prizes were awarded alongside the Australian Museum Research Institute Medal, on […]

2026 Australian Museum Eureka Prizes finalists

2026 Australian Museum Eureka Prizes finalists, Australian Museum, 27 July 2026 58 entries were shortlisted for 19 Australian Museum Eureka Prizes. The Australian Museum has announced the 58 finalists selected for Australia’s leading science awards, the Australian Museum Eureka Prizes. Finalists from all across Australia are in the running for the 2026 Australian Museum Eureka […]

Australian Museum Returns Ancestors to Rapa Nui

Australian Museum Returns Ancestors to Rapa Nui, Australian Museum, 15 July 2026 The Australian Museum (AM) returned 17 Tupuna, ancestors of the Rapa Nui people, to Te Mau Hatu o Rapa Nui (Easter Island) in a ceremony held at the AM. The ancestors will be taken back home with a Rapa Nui delegation on 16 […]

Partnership to unearth First Nations languages

Partnership to unearth First Nations languages from Australian Museum Archives, Australian Museum, 7 July 2026 The Australian Museum (AM) and the Aboriginal Languages Trust (ALT) have been awarded $2.5 million in funding to deliver a landmark discovery project that will transform First Nations communities’ access to one of Australia’s most significant cultural archives. The First […]

Future Right Now Symposium

Future Right Now Symposium, Australian Museum, July 2026 Young people have led climate action for decades – yet institutions remain slow to respond. Join advocates, researchers, journalists and parliamentarians for a day of keynote talks, panel discussions and open conversation exploring what a truly inclusive democracy looks like. 2025 was the third hottest year since […]