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news

June Whale Watching
Tue, 1 Jun, 2004
It is that time of year again when whales are starting to migrate up the East Co...

World Environment Day, 5 June 2004
Thu, 27 May, 2004
How do we want to treat the Earth's seas and oceans? What can we do to keep them...

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Fossils have a ball as Halloween comes e...
Wed, 12 May, 2004
In scenes eerily reminiscent of Ogden Nashs poem The Fossils, Halloween will com...

Dig around at the Australian Museum duri...
Wed, 12 May, 2004
The Australian Museum in Sydney will celebrate National Archaeology Week (16-23 ...

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New Fish Image
Fri, 4 Jun, 2004
Tongue biters in the mouth of a Bonito

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happening this month

Insects
Insects play an essential role in the web of life. They are an amazingly diverse group of animals that have conquered almost every environment on earth. Explore the fascinating world of insects and the people who study them.















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what's on at the museum

The Australian Museum has an exciting range of exhibitions, events, holiday programs, tours and school programs on our What's on calendar.

See also: address, opening times and admission.










New sites

Geoscience
Geoscience (also known as earth sciences and geology) covers the broad sweep of Earth history and all Earth-forming processes.







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science stories

Ancient Nit-Pickers
Nature Australia - 01/06/04
Every few months a note comes home from school warning parents about another outbreak of Head Lice More


Ant Traffic Snarls
Nature Australia - 01/06/04
Spend a few minutes on the observation deck of any tall building, and you'll probably overhear someone remark that the people below look like ants More











TAMS events

Walks - Spend some time in Greenwich
Greenwich is a peninsula surrounded by the upper reaches of Sydney Harbour that is thought to have derived its name from its London, Thames-side namesake. This walk takes in the seascapes, bush areas ... More

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Discoveries - Dangerous Animals
This dynamic reference series for children has atmospheric Illustrations, colour photographs and lively text to engage young readers. Only these titles in the series on special. Were $18.95 each. Now just $7.95.

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Discoveries - Dangerous Animals