Museum scientists trace the history of life, explore the development and relationships of different groups of animals, document changes in the environment, and describe the achievements of human cultures. The museum's collection of more than 30 million specimens and cultural artefacts includes dinosaur fossils, a canoe carved by Haida Indians, a slice of a giant sequoia tree, and the costume of an African spirit dancer. Five fossil sites are explored, showing how past species have evolved into today's koalas and wombats. Provides links to information about other Australian fossil sites and a bibliography of related materials. Online displays include selections from Nature Australia magazine, Sea Slug Forum, Ichthyology Fish Type Specimen Database, spiders, and information and images on Sydney's endangered landsnail species.
Information is available in English and French.
Over one million records for land, freshwater and marine plants and animals in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. It provides collection-based research and learning for greater public understanding and appreciation of the world. Features collections include butterflies, anthropology and man-eating lions. Includes images of scientific instruments such as a portable reflecting telescope and terrestrial and celestial globes. Includes a list of Muir's publications, quotations, study guides, information on historic sites, songs and music related and dedicated to Muir and an annotated bibliography.