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The stories behind the Museum’s collections and exhibitions, and the work of our curators, scientists and staff.
Breaking the Ice: The First Year in Antarctica
Before the world had heard of Scott and Shackleton, another explorer hatched a plan to spend a year in Antarctica. He was Carsten Borchgrevink, and his team proved it was possible for humans to survive the Antarctic winter.
Dogs in Antarctica: Tales from the Pack
Meet the canine characters who helped Antarctic heroes like Scott and Shackleton explore the icy continent. From Kid the Courageous to Osman the Great, the dogs who pulled sledges and provided companionship on the great Antarctic expeditions all had tales of their own.
Blog Posts
Museum curators, scientists and technicians share stories from the Museum’s collections and their internationally-recognised research. Sign up here and we’ll regularly deliver a blog post to your inbox.
Inside the Museum's Mammal Attic
Mon, 28 Jun 2021
Curator Phil Skewes takes readers inside the Mammal Attic, one of the Museum's most eclectic and interesting storerooms.
Stories
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Watch: Women and Photography in the Nineteenth Century
Thu, 24 Jun 2021
Curator Human History Dr Jill Haley explores the various ways that women shaped photography in the nineteenth century, both behind and before the camera.
Know Your Moa
Fri, 18 Jun 2021
Even within the same species, moa sizes can vary widely, which can make it difficult to tell which species' bones you're looking at.
Treasures from Rotuma
Fri, 21 May 2021
To celebrate Gasav Ne Fäeag Rotuạm Ta (Rotuman Language Week), we've highlighted a few treasures from this Pacific island.
