Australian Museum

Introducing the next blockbuster at the AM, Machu Picchu & the Golden Empires of Peru, opening this summer! ⛰️ This incredible exhibition will have you marvelling at the wonders of ancient Peru, including the legendary Machu Picchu. Immerse yourself in the opulent history of the Andean people, with a glimpse into their daily lives, spiritual beliefs and extraordinary achievements. Upgrade your ticket and you’ll even have the chance to fly-through Machu Picchu yourself, with a VR experience transporting you to the mysterious city in the sky! Machu Picchu and the Golden Empires of Peru will be at the Australian Museum from Saturday 23 November 2024. Machu Picchu and the Golden Empires of Peru is presented in partnership with Neon Global, Museo Larco and the Ministry of Culture of Peru. Tickets are on sale NOW : https://bit.ly/3TZ2ErK #MachuPicchuAM

Species of the week - Booroolong Frog (Litoria booroolongensis) 🐸 🎉This frog species was thought to be locally extinct from the New England Tablelands of NSW for over 40 years, but a small population was rediscovered in 2017 by Australian Museum researchers. This beautiful frog is a medium-sized species of frog reaching up to 5.5 cm in body length. It has a grey-brown or reddish-brown back, with dark or light brown spots and patches with a horizontal pupil and gold iris. It used to be common throughout the northern and southern tablelands in NSW and eastern VIC, but has declined severely due to the amphibian chytrid fungus. You can help protect the future of frogs like the Booroolong Frog, by getting involved in #FrogIDWeek happening now! Find out more: https://bit.ly/3UtDmAc 📸: Dr Jodi Rowley

Small actions we take every day combine to make a big impact. Our goal is to reduce waste in every possible part of the Australian Museum. You might be surprised to learn that even the materials used in our exhibitions are recycled over and over again! Our recent photography exhibition, Australian Geographic Nature Photographer Of The Year, had walls that are designed to be pulled apart, painted and reused for future exhibitions. If you look closely, you might just see these very panels looking very different in our upcoming blockbuster, Machu Picchu and the Golden Empires of Peru! These same panels and completely transformed from one exhibition to the next. The AM is part of the Sustainable Destination Partnership: a groundbreaking collaboration dedicated to making Sydney a model of sustainability in the tourism industry. Collectively, our member organisations have diverted 50% of waste from landfill since 2018 - and we're looking for more opportunities to do so every year. #SustainableDestinationPartnership #SDG1 #SustainableSydney 📸: David Teer and Michael Smith

Australia’s biggest frog count is ON NOW 🐸 FrogID Week is well underway and so far we've had over 6,600 frog calls captured! These recordings play a vital role in helping us better understand Australia's frog species. From suburban gardens to farm dams and bushlands, together we're we’re constructing a powerful dataset that will help protect the future of our frogs. Have you been our recording frogs? Share with us your pics using the #FrogIDWeek 📸 Find out more: https://bit.ly/2HHrO69

We all know frogs can hop, but this takes things to a whole new level 🐸 The Rockhole frog (Litoria meiriana) is known for its ability to skip across water without breaking the surface. These tiny frogs are found in rock holes in the Northern Territory & Western Australia. Live near those areas? We need your help to record the calls of Rockhole frogs this #FrogIDWeek! We only have a small number of records of this frog and the more we can get, the better we can understand how they’re faring. FrogID Week is happening now until Sunday 17 November. Find out more: https://bit.ly/2HHrO69 📸: Ryan Francis

🐸 Blink, and you might miss this little fellow! The Tasmanian Tree Frog (Litoria burrowsae) is one of Australia's most exceptional frog species. Located only in Tassie, this frog is found in rainforest, alpine areas, and sedgeland habitats. It has a distinctive 'honk' call. This species is highly variable in colour and pattern, however it tends to have a bright green or brown back. It is listed as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species, meaning it is close to becoming threatened. Join us in better understanding the state of Australia's frogs this FrogID Week. Find out more: https://bit.ly/2HHrO69 #FrogIDWeek 📸: Dr Jodi Rowley

Our very own Dr Jodi Rowley has been hopping around TV studios spreading the word about #FrogIDWeek 🐸   This morning Jodi appeared on Channel 7's The Morning Show with Lily, the adorable Magnificent Tree Frog.    FrogID Week kicks off today and we need you to get outside and get listening for frogs 👂   By recording frog calls with our free FrogID app, you’ll be adding more frog records to the map of Australia and contributing to an important dataset helping understand and conserve frogs.    Thanks to Larry Emdur and Kylie Gillies and The Morning Show team for helping to spread the word!   FrogID Week runs from today until Sunday 17th November.    Find out more: https://www.frogid.net.au/

It's #FrogIDWeek 🙌🐸 FrogID Week is Australia’s BIGGEST frog count and we need your help. Every frog has a unique call, and by recording them with the FrogID app, you can help us better understand how frogs are doing across the country. Get listening 👂 From croaks and barks, to whistles and bleats, every frog call counts! FrogID Week is on now until Sunday 17 November. Download the free FrogID app today to get started ➡️ https://bit.ly/2HHrO69

Species Of The Week - Eastern Shrike-tit (Falcunculus frontatus) If you're trying to find an Eastern Shrike-tit, you might have more luck closing your eyes and listening. 👂 Eastern Shrike-tits may be heard tearing at the bark of trees, looking for insects to eat. Or you might hear its repeated plaintive whistle: 'keep-keep-keep'. But this master deceiver might slip right past you, as it often mimics other species. You'll find the Eastern Shrike-tit across eastern Australia from northern Queensland down through to eastern South Australia. Learn more about this showstopping bird on the AM site: https://bit.ly/3Cil7cH 📸: Julie Burgher

Are you our next Creative Producer for First Nations programming? This role sits within the Public Programs team and works collaboratively with our First Nations Division at the AM. You will be working on and delivering existing Museum offerings such as Ngalu Warrawi Marri, gallery tours, NAIDOC and Reconciliation Week activities, with opportunities to enhance the program through development of festivals, workshops, cultural revitalisation, and community engagement. Applications close 17th of November. Apply now. https://lnkd.in/geu89JHU