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AMplify - Conversations at the Australian Museum

Join Director and CEO Kim McKay AO in conversation with scientists from the Australian Museum Research Institute (AMRI) and experts in First Nations and Pacific cultures. When not 'in conversation', AMplify will bring the best from the AM’s live talks, giving you a front row seat at enlightening presentations from inspirational people.

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Reviving Heirloom Textiles for a New Age: In Conversation with Sanjay Garg

Recorded live at the Australian Museum on Monday 23 March 2026, Sanjay Garg was in conversation with Megha Kapoor (INPRINT Magazine, Vogue India), followed by an audience Q&A moderated by the AM’s World Cultures Collection Manager, Max Moon. The Australian Museum was proud to host Sanjay Garg’s first public peaking event in Australia.

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Birds of Australia Panel Talk

The Birds of Australia panel discussion on the 25th July at the Australian Museum

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Conversations of the Golden Empires: Harnessing the Heavens

Explore the relationship between the heavens and Earth with world-renowned astronomer, Professor Fred Watson AM, in this fascinating discussion hosted by Professor Anthony Burke.

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Conversations of the Golden Empires: From the Andes to the Amazon

Join leading experts as they explore Peruvian archaeology, spirituality, and the achievements of the ancient Andean civilizations. This fascinating discussion, featuring Dr. Chris Carter, Professor Julian Droogan, and journalist Caroline Baum, traverses thousands of years of history and culture.

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Conversations of the Golden Empires: Modern Discoveries of an Ancient Land

Dive into the connections between Peru’s biodiversity and ancient culture in this discussion featuring the Australian Museum’s Chief Scientist, Prof. Kris Helgen, and Andean archaeology expert, Dr. Jacob Bongers. Hosted by ABC Radio National’s Natasha Mitchell, this session explores how Peru’s unique environment shaped its civilizations.

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Inspiring Visions / Practical Solutions

Trailblazers in the fields of energy, engineering and the environment explore some of the innovations and inventions shaping the sustainability landscape. Hosted by Richie Merzian, CEO of the Clean Energy Investor Group, this enlightening panel discussion features celebrated inventor Professor Veena Sahajwalla AO, solar pioneer Dr Muriel Watt AM and CEO of the Mulloon Institute Carolyn Hall. Join…

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The 2024 Roadmap to Net Zero Conference

The 2024 Roadmap to Net Zero Conference by Australian Museum

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Powering Homes of the Future

Professor of Architecture, and host of ABC TV's Grand Designs Australia, Anthony Burke, hosts this electrifying panel discussion dispelling the myth that a sustainable home is a “thing of the future”. Featuring Kate Minter (Managing Director, Rewiring Australia), Marc England (CEO, Ausgrid) and Tim Forcey (author and home efficiency expert), this session unveils some of the innovations and…

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Gerard Krefft: A Saga of Science and Scandal

Unceremoniously ejected from the Australian Museum 150 years ago, former AM Curator, Gerard Krefft, was Australia's first zoologist and helped foster a national understanding and appreciation for natural sciences. Join us for a free and fascinating discussion on 'Gerard Krefft: A Saga of Science and Scandal', held on Saturday 21 September 2024. Featuring AM Director and CEO Kim McKay AO; former…

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Eureka Talks Series: Antarctica

In this Eureka Talk, explore the wonderful diversity of Antarctica and learn how experts are fighting to save this region from the devastating effects of climate change. Hosted by Australian Museum Eureka Prize winner Dr Jackson Ryan, this panel discussion explores how the Antarctic landscape has changed over the past century, and the critical role of scientists, researchers and science…

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