13 March - 10 October 2004
Temporary exhibition space Level G
Free after general admission
The Australian Museum was Australia's first museum. Within its walls are housed some of the largest - and greatest - collections of animal, mineral, fossil and cultural objects in the world. Our collections form the backbone of all that we do.
The Museum's exhibitions only ever scratch the surface of these vast collections. Uncovered: treasures of the Australian Museum offers an insight into why, how and what we collect. It uncovers the stories, images and voices behind some of the most important discoveries of the last 175 years. It reveals why collections are so important, as well as the people behind the cutting-edge research of the past, present and future.
Behind the scenes of the Australian Museum is our greatest resource - the research collection.
Uncovered: Australian Museum Collections
Why do we collect things? The history and future of the collections. Meet some of the collectors.
Uncovered: More on Collecting
Explore the vast collections of the Australian Museum - see specimens, virtual reality objects and read stories.
Uncovered: The Collections - Flash version (142 kb)