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Blink and you’ll miss it! 👀Measuring just two centimetres, Pygmy seahorses (Hippocampus bargibanti) are some of the ocea...
12/10/2026

Blink and you’ll miss it! 👀

Measuring just two centimetres, Pygmy seahorses (Hippocampus bargibanti) are some of the ocean’s smallest fishes.

This one was photographed clinging to a pink gorgonian sea fan by photographer Daniel Sly in Lembeh Strait Indonesia.

These incredible seahorses can be found in coral reefs across the Western Pacific, including in Australia.

You can see this image alongside more breathtaking photographs at the 2026 Australian Geographic Nature Photographer of the Year exhibition now open at the AM.

Produced by the South Australian Museum, this free exhibition features 100 incredible photographs of the unforgettable wildlife, flora and stunning landscapes of our region.

Find out more here: https://bit.ly/3V7TQTD

📷: Daniel Sly

Species of the Week - Bluespotted Fantail Ray (Taeniura lymma) 💙 Those vibrant electric-blue spots aren’t just for show,...
11/10/2026

Species of the Week - Bluespotted Fantail Ray (Taeniura lymma) 💙

Those vibrant electric-blue spots aren’t just for show, they act as a warning to predators.

Bluespotted Fantail Rays have two venomous spines near the base of their tail, which can cause a painful sting to humans.

Despite this, these rays will avoid conflict where possible and bury themselves in sandy seabeds to stay hidden from predators such as sharks.

They are nocturnal hunters, moving in small groups into sandy flats to hunt for molluscs, worms and crabs.

You can find the Bluespotted Fantail Ray in shallow tropical coral reefs across the Indo-Pacific, including northern Australia.

Find out more about them here: https://bit.ly/4yg3JN9

📸: Luis P.B/iNaturalist

Meet Shazza – the largest living common death adder (Acanthophis antarcticus) ever recorded 🐍😱 Our herpetologist, Dane T...
10/10/2026

Meet Shazza – the largest living common death adder (Acanthophis antarcticus) ever recorded 🐍😱

Our herpetologist, Dane Trembath made a visit to the Australian Reptile Park where they officially measured Shazza who is 110cm in length and weighs 1.55kg!

Common death adders are typically much smaller, with the average snout-vent length of adults from southeast Australia being 42cm for males to 55 cm for females.

The largest ever recorded common death adder is a scientific specimen that resides in the Australian Museum Herpetology Collection. It’s almost 120cm, so has an extra 10cm on Shazza!

Shazza has been part of the Australian Reptile Park’s lifesaving venom program for nine years, where she produces the largest venom yields of any death adder in the program.

More than 200 venomous snakes are currently part of this program and it’s estimated to help save around 300 Australian lives each year.

Find out more: https://bit.ly/4eniSF3

09/10/2026

Two centuries of science, collection, and culture and we’re just getting started! 🦕

In 2027, the Australian Museum marks a monumental milestone, 200 years as Australia’s first museum.

To celebrate, we’re bringing you the biggest and boldest program in our history.

Here is a sneak peek at what’s coming:

🏛️ Blockbuster Exhibitions: From The World's Biggest Dinosaur: Dinosaurs of Patagonia to the reopening of our Birds of Australia permanent exhibition.

🌌 Immersive Experiences: Our Story with David Attenborough, a spectacular 360-degree cinematic journey. Produced by Open Planet Studios in association with the Natural History Museum, London, where it first premiered.

🎉 AM200 Festival: Four huge weekends of live shows, talks, and exclusive behind-the-scenes access to the Australian Museum Research Institute.

🌿 First Nations Knowledges: Groundbreaking exhibitions including Message Sticks and new permanent installations.

Whether you’ve been visiting since you were a child or are discovering us for the first time, 2027 at the AM is one not to miss.

Along with the Australian Museum Foundation, Westpac, Principal Partner of AM200, is helping bring this landmark program to life.

Get an early preview and sign up for updates here: https://bit.ly/4y9RVvC

The world’s biggest dinosaur is coming to the AM! 🦕 Travel back to the age of dinosaurs, in The World's Biggest Dinosaur...
08/10/2026

The world’s biggest dinosaur is coming to the AM! 🦕

Travel back to the age of dinosaurs, in The World's Biggest Dinosaur: Dinosaurs of Patagonia at the Australian Museum.

Featuring the colossal 38-metre-long Patagotitan mayorum, this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to see the largest dinosaur ever discovered.

Journey through millions of years of evolution and explore the story of the dinosaurs of Patagonia and the palaeontologists who uncovered them.

Dinosaurs of Patagonia opens at the Australian Museum on Saturday 28 November.

Join the waitlist to be the first to know when tickets are on sale: https://bit.ly/4i9is7B

This exhibition is presented by the Museo Paleontológico Egidio Feruglio in Argentina and Provenis.

07/10/2026

Something BIG is coming to the Australian Museum…

Tune in tomorrow to find out what it is 🦕🤔

Don’t let this one fly away…🦇 You’ve only got until this Sunday 11 October to experience Bloodsuckers: Nature’s Vampires...
06/10/2026

Don’t let this one fly away…🦇

You’ve only got until this Sunday 11 October to experience Bloodsuckers: Nature’s Vampires at the AM!

From the infamous mozzie to the wriggling leech, this exhibition uncovers the surprising truths behind the world’s most notorious feeders.

But hurry as Bloodsuckers MUST CLOSE this Sunday and tickets are currently two for one!

Book your tickets here 🎟️: https://bit.ly/4veOIKf

🩸Bloodsuckers: Nature’s Vampires
📆 Closes Sunday 11 October, 2026
🎟️ Ticketed

Species of the Week – Barking Owl (Ninox connivens) These owls are named after their distinctive, bark-like call, but t...
03/10/2026

Species of the Week – Barking Owl (Ninox connivens)

These owls are named after their distinctive, bark-like call, but they also vocalise with a loud, wailing cry.

Barking Owls are a medium-sized hawk-owl, they don’t have a distinctive face disc as seen in of the Tyto-owls (like Barn owls).

They prey on large insects, small to medium-sized mammals, like sugar gliders and possums, and roosting birds.

You can find them in open woodlands and forests in coastal and subcoastal areas of western, northern and eastern Australia.

Find out more about them here: https://bit.ly/3bPNQZp

📸: Georgie Sharp

Us jumping into the long-weekend 🙌We’re open every day this long-weekend, including the free 2026 Australian Geographic ...
02/10/2026

Us jumping into the long-weekend 🙌

We’re open every day this long-weekend, including the free 2026 Australian Geographic Nature Photographer of the Year exhibition 📸

Featuring incredible images like this one by Mat Bell, this breathtaking exhibition produced by the South Australian Museum features 100 incredible photographs from Australia, New Zealand, Antarctica and New Guinea.

This beloved annual exhibition has been wowing visitors for over two decades and will have you seeing nature in a whole new light 🌿

You can find out more about it here: https://bit.ly/3V7TQTD

📆 Open now until 14 February 2027
📍Australian Museum
🎟️ FREE

📸: Mat Bell

01/10/2026

Ticks might be tiny, but the threat they pose to our pets is huge 🐶⚠️

We spoke with our Bloodsuckers exhibition partner, PetSure Australia, and the AM’s very own Dr. Matt Shaw to unpack how these creatures operate and the best ways to protect your fur babies.

Want to dive deeper into the world of nature’s vampires? 🩸

Bloodsuckers: Nature’s Vampires is open at the Australian Museum until Sunday 11 October.

Book your tickets here 🎟️: https://bit.ly/4veOIKf

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