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AMM Night Talk
AMM Night Talk
Red Sprites:an astronomical phenomenon
Thursday 21 August, 2008, 6.30 for 7pm This presentation will explain one of the most unexpected scientific findings in the atmosphere during the late 20th century. For more than 100 years many people, including well-respected scientists, had reported seeing strange lights in the night sky about thunderstorms. And it would have remained a mystery were it not for a 'happy accident' in 1989, when the first such event was captured on a low-light camera's video tape. One researcher exclaimed it was as if Biology had suddenly discovered a new human body part. Since then, an entire 'zoo' of luminous creatures have been found in the thin air above thunderstorms. And the discoveries are still being made. Join artist Peter McLeish as he sheds some light on the subject.
Members $20.00 ea Enter via William St.
Papunya Painting 1947-81: Real and imaginary
Thursday 28 August, 2008, 6.30 for 7pm Discover Western Desert Aboriginal culture by exploring the special meanings of dot paintings and their stories of land, history and culture. Join curator Professor Vivien Johnson, an eminent scholar of Australian Indigenous art and an expert on the Papunya Tula movement, for this talk to complement the new Australian Museum exhibition, Papunya Painting. This talk will reveal the symbolic and literal meanings of lines, dots, circles and prints. The dot patterning has become identified with Australia, yet few people are aware of the meaning behind this signature design style. Uncover ancestral stories (Dreamtime) and cultural landscapes through learning about this spectacular painting style which features symbols of snakes, honey ants, dingoes, lizards, storm water, fire and people.
Members $20.00 ea Enter via William St.
Kids Capers
A Ghostly Gathering
Friday 31 October, 2008, 6:30pm – 9:00pm
Members only prices, non Members see next entry) Wear a scary costume and join us if you dare! (It will be a little scary, so book if you're brave)
Adults $20.00 ea (Note: children or groups of children must be accompanied by an adult. Adults not permitted without a child.)
A Ghostly Gathering
Friday 31 October, 2008, 6:30pm – 9:00pm
(Non-Members prices) Wear a scary costume and join us if you dare!
Adults $20.00 ea Note: children or groups of children must be accompanied by an adult. Adults not permitted without a child.)
Science Made Easy Workshops
DANGEROUS AUSTRALIANS. Ages 5–7
Saturday 23 August, 2008, 3–4.30 pm Meet the infamous, the fierce, the venomous and the plain scary on this quest to discover which of our Aussie animals are dangerous - and why.
Members $20.00 ea
Members $20.00 ea
DANGEROUS AUSTRALIANS. Ages 5–7
Sunday 24 August, 2008, 3–4.30 pm Meet the infamous, the fierce, the venomous and the plain scary on this quest to discover which of our Aussie animals are dangerous - and why.
Members $20.00 ea
Members $20.00 ea
DANGEROUS AUSTRALIANS. Ages 8+
Sunday 24 August, 2008, 10–11.30 am Meet the infamous, the fierce, the venomous and the plain scary on this quest to discover which of our Aussie animals are dangerous - and why.
Members $20.00 ea
Members $20.00 ea
Sleepover
Dinosnore
Friday 12 October, 2008, 8:30pm - 7.30am (Members only prices, non Members see next entry) Would you like to spend the night sleeping in Australia's oldest Museum? Come to the Museum at night for special pizza dinner, join in a fun craft activity, have a tour of the Museum by torch light, watch some DVDs with friends and then catch some zzz's in the Dinosaur Gallery, surrounded by the Dinosaurs!
Adults $120.00 ea
Dinosnore
17 October, 2008, 8:30pm - 7:30am (Non-Members prices) Would you like to spend the night sleeping in Australia's oldest Museum? Come to the Museum at night for special pizza dinner, join in a fun craft activity, have a tour of the Museum by torch light, watch some DVDs with friends and then catch some zzz's in the Dinosaur Gallery, surrounded by the Dinosaurs!
Adults $150.00 ea
Tours
1 November, 2008 Departs November 2008 - exact date TBC With Angkor as its capital, the Khmer empire ruled what is now central and southern Vietnam, southern Laos, Thailand and part of the Malay Peninsula. Angkor's colossal ruins are a major drawcard for travellers, yet Cambodia offers travellers many surprising experiences: spectacular river environments, a revitalising urban capital and beautiful countryside among them. Our itinerary differs from conventional tours of Cambodia. As you'd expect, the stunning temples of Angkor Wat and a resurgent Phnom Penh play central roles, but we'll also experience the elegant town of Battambang, with its French colonial buildings on the lovely Sangkei River, and other selected provincial centres. A vein of ferocity runs through Khmer history with war and famine all too recent. But, like other countries of Indochina, Cambodia's recovery is attributable to the resilience of the people themselves - positive, tenacious and genuinely welcoming. Join art historian and author Gill Green as your program leader. Gill is vice president of the Asian Arts Society of Australia, and has travelled regularly to Cambodia since her first visit in 1993. Also contributing will be prominent Australian university and museum lecturer Darryl Collins, resident in Cambodia for over 15 years, who works with selected tour groups and professionals in the arts and museum sector.
To book or to register your interest or for further information, phone Ray Boniface of Heritage Destinations on 02 9267 0129.
1 June, 2009 Departs June 2009 - exact date TBC Steamy, equatorial Borneo is the third- largest island in the world, an area rich in biodiversity that is home to many species found nowhere else on Earth. Join this special tour for Australian Museum Members to explore Borneo, which has been arranged in conjunction with the Museum exhibition Face to Face. We'll see virgin rainforest, hot springs, caves, and Ssouth-east Asian wildlife, from giant turtles to orangutans in their natural habitat.
Call Australian Museum Members today 02 9320 6225 to register your interest.
GREAT MINDS OF ITALY: THE GRAND TOUR
1 September, 2009 Departs September 2009 - exact date TBC Including Rome, Florence, Venice, the Lakes, the Amalfi Coast and more. Experience the glory of Italy on this grand tour of her most famous attractions. Join us as we frolic on island beaches, view architectural genius and lose ourselves in galleries filled with the works of Old Masters. There's much more - from the treasures of the Vatican, to the glassblowers of Venice and grand villas of Milanese merchants. Whether you are a fan of Fellini or Fibonacci, Galileo or gastronomy, you won't want to miss the romance, beauty and culture of this truly splendiferous country.
Call Australian Museum Members today on 02 9320 6225 to register your interest.
Workshops
PENCILLING PALAEONTOLOGY: DRAWING FROM YOUR INSPIRATION
Monday 23 June, 2008, 6.00pm - 8.30pm
PENCILLING PALAEONTOLOGY: DRAWING FROM YOUR INSPIRATION 6 consecutive Mondays from 23 June 2008 After millions of years in the making, Dinosaurs, the Australian Museum's new long-term exhibition, has finally arrived. Be inspired by the exhibition space and then, literally, learn to draw from your inspiration! This six-week course, led by Australian Museum palaeontologist and artist Anne Musser, provides you with a unique experience, learning about scientific drawing while creating your own work of art. You are sure to have lots of fun in a great hands-on environment. Limited numbers - book early.
Members $180.00 ea
Members $180.00 ea enter via William Street
INDIGENOUS FOODS GOURMET EXPERIENCE
Monday 29 August, 2008, 6pm - 10pm
Come and learn about native Australian ingredients (bush foods) while preparing a six-course meal. Discover where to find native ingredients in Australia (and where to buy them in Sydney!). We'll also show you how to cook with them during a cooking demonstration before we enjoy the results during a sit-down meal at the restaurant (BYO alcohol).
Members $58.00 ea Venue: Paris International Cooking School & La Péniche Restaurant, 216 Parramatta Road, Stanmore Inclusions: A specialised, limited-number cooking lesson/demonstration and gourmet bush tucker lunch or dinner with take-home recipes.
INDIGENOUS FOODS GOURMET EXPERIENCE
Monday 22 September, 2008, 10am - 2pm
Come and learn about native Australian ingredients (bush foods) while preparing a six-course meal. Discover where to find native ingredients in Australia (and where to buy them in Sydney!). We'll also show you how to cook with them during a cooking demonstration before we enjoy the results during a sit-down meal at the restaurant (BYO alcohol).
Members $58.00 ea Venue: Paris International Cooking School & La Péniche Restaurant, 216 Parramatta Road, Stanmore Inclusions: A specialised, limited-number cooking lesson/demonstration and gourmet bush tucker lunch or dinner with take-home recipes.
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