In 1914, polar explorer Sir Ernest Shackleton led the Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition, regarded as the last major expedition of the 'Heroic Age of Antarctic Exploration'. The first to attempt to cross Antarctica coast-to-coast, Shackleton failed to achieve his goal, but the events that transpired form one of history’s greatest stories of survival.
In this immersive VR experience, produced by award-winning studio Monkeystack, you can follow in Shackleton's footsteps with adventurer Tim Jarvis AM and also witness the effect climate change has had on the Antarctic region over the last 100 years.
Thin Ice VR opens this week on Saturday, 6 July, at the Australian Museum.
Book your spot now. See link in bio.
The concept of 'Girl Math' trended online recently - but the AM is more excited about 'Green Math' 🌱
Did you know that making the switch to sustainable products can save you money?
In just a short time, you'll can recoup the initial cost of setting up, and every use after that is pure savings. Some might say that you're earning money for doing nothing.
For this Plastic Free July, let's do some green math and see how sustainable swaps can save you money over the long term.
Q: Where do you go for lunch at the museum?
A: Savour the sun at Bistro Gadi, our rooftop restaurant with incredible views of the city. Head up to Level 4 and enjoy delicious warm meals like vegetarian lasagna, roast cauliflower salad, crispy fries, and char-grilled chicken skewers. Sit back and enjoy a coffee while soaking in the view which reaches all the way to Sydney Harbour.
For a limited time, enjoy a main + 2 sides with a glass of house wine or soft drink for just $30.
Open Wednesday - Sunday, from 11am – 3pm, with last orders at 2.45pm.
Book now. See link in bio.
This stunning photo is part of a portfolio of aerial images captured by Lewis Burnett, documenting the diversity of our country's native species.
"With some of the richest waters on our planet, we are beyond privileged to have so many rare and endangered species call our waters home," says Lewis.
This is one of the winning photos in The 2023 Australian Geographic Nature Photographer of the Year, a South Australian Museum exhibition, which is on display now at the Australian Museum.
This unique exhibition is FREE and open now.
Learn more: https://australian.museum/exhibition/agnpy-2023/
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📷 Images: Lewis Burnett
The Emperor Penguin is the largest living penguin on Earth and the star of the film Happy Feet. It is found only in Antarctica and can be identified by its large size and bright yellow ear patches.
Their wings are flattened into flippers, which allow them to ‘fly underwater’ to hunt fish, krill and squids.
These penguins march up to 120 kilometres across the snow to breeding colonies on the sea ice, where a female will lay a single egg. The male incubates the egg (for over two months without any food!) while the female feeds. The two take turns foraging in the sea and caring for their baby chicks.
Due to climate change, ice shelves that were once stable have turned into thin ice, where thousands of chicks drown as the ice cracks beneath their feet.
This species could be extinct in 75 years without human-induced global warming slowing down. Our grandchildren's children may only learn about this species from cartoons.
👀 If you've been to Billabong Waterhole lately, you'll have spotted our BRAND NEW coffee cup recycling station!
To use it, just separate your liquid, lid and cup, and you've done your part to ensure your coffee cups are recycled.
It's one of the many ways that the AM is committed to reducing our impact on the environment.
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"What I fight for is for my people and our children to live in dignity and without fear of climate change denying them that freedom." - Cynthia Houniuhi
Cynthia Houniuhi is refusing to be a bystander to the devastating impacts of climate change in the Pacific. At this year's Talbot Oration at the Australian Museum, she shared the powerful message she's taken across the world to ensure our leaders enact positive climate action.
Watch the full keynote speech online now. See link in bio.
📷: Mel Koutchavlis
More than 1.5 million visitors to the Australian Museum this financial year can't be wrong!
We have welcomed more people through our doors than ever before. With free entry, blockbuster exhibitions, and millions of stories to share, the AM is the place to be this winter.
Plan your visit soon to see the newly opened 2023 Australian Geographic Nature Photographer of the Year - A South Australian Museum exhibition, Thin Ice VR, alongside a jam-packed program of family fun these school holidays.
Every day, our goal is to ignite wonder in all of our visitors.
With your support, we can spark innovation.
Support the groundbreaking work of Australia's first Museum through a tax-deductible donation today. Every donation matters and helps us share the joy of discovery with the next generation.
Donate today. See link in bio.
What's a day at the Australian Museum like? Join us on a tour of our gorgeous permanent galleries through the eyes of Instagrammer @sayada_l .
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OPENS TODAY | The 2023 Australian Geographic Nature Photographer of the Year, a South Australian Museum exhibition, features over 90 photographs that shine a light on the astonishing array of flora, fauna and landscapes that can be found across the Australia, New Zealand, Antarctica and New Guinea bioregion.
The incredible works on display provoke a deeper connection with the natural world, offering an intimate insight into the delicate diversity of the environment and a reckoning with the changing climate that threatens its irreplaceable beauty.
This special exhibition is FREE and opens today.
Learn more. See link in bio.
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📷 Images: David Robinson, Asher Allison, Alun Powell, Gary Meredith, Ofer Levy
Did you know that what we now know to be teeth of a T.rex were first found in 1874 by Arthur Lakes near Golden, Colorado in the United States? We've seen waves of interest and discoveries over the last 200 years, finding over 40 specimens of a T.rex with over 5% complete skeletons.
Our Dinosaurs Gallery is on level 2, open all year round and it's FREE.
Jump off at Museum Station or St. James Station and walk across gorgeous Hyde Park to find us on William Street.
Learn more about our roar-some Dinosaurs gallery on the AM site. See link in bio.
