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AMM Night Talk
AMM Night Talk
Anatomy and the Renaissance artist
Thursday 17 July, 2008, 6.30 for 7pm Today we assume that most artists learn about anatomy from medical science, but in the Renaissance it was the artists who pioneered advances in the science of anatomy. Join Christopher Allen from the National Art School as he discusses the work of Leonardo, Michelangelo and Vesalius.
Members $20.00 ea Enter via William St.
Japanese whaling in the Antarctic: science, politics and law
Thursday 24 July, 2008, 6.30 for 7pm Japanese whaling in the Southern Ocean is now reaching an intensity not seen since the days of full-blown commercial whaling. But is it dinkum scientific research or just commercial whaling in disguise? Following a recent flurry of diplomatic overtures, legal manoeuvres and environmental activism challenging the whaling program, this talk addresses the outcomes of the 60th annual meeting of the International Whaling Commission in Santiago in June.
Members $20.00 ea Enter via William St
Healthy sleep and common sleep disorders
Thursday 31 July, 2008, 6.30 for 7pm Join researcher Delwyn Bartlett for this presentation on sleep disorders that will open your eyes to some of the problems suffered by surprisingly many people. Delwyn will take us through the stages of sleep and how much sleep is associated with good health. She'll overview the most common sleep disorders including insomnia, obstructive sleep apnea, restless legs syndrome and some of the movement disorders of sleep.
Members $20.00 ea Enter via William St.
Born to be good?
Thursday 7 August, 2008, 6.30 for 7pm There has been a recent revival in the idea that human moral thinking, like language, is innate. Proponents like Harvard psychologist Marc Hauser, author of Moral Minds, hypothesise that our minds are pre-wired to make moral judgements, even if we do not always act on our own views. Other thinkers are not so sure. Where is the evidence for a universal sense of right and wrong? How does science inform moral philosophy and the study of ethics?
Members $20.00 ea Enter via William St.
Psychopaths in the workplace
Thursday 14 August, 2008, 6.30 for 7pm Do you work with a psychopath? Most psychopaths are not serial killers or rapists, but are bosses, employees and colleagues found in workplaces everywhere. Workplace psychopaths live in their own complex worlds and have the ability to charm and manipulate the people around them for their own gratification. Join Dr John Clarke as he takes us inside the mind of the psychopath and explores their personality style, behaviours, interpersonal approach and thought processes. He will explain how psychopaths infiltrate companies without detection and use the people around them to gain power, and will also discuss how individuals and organisations can minimise the damage psychopaths can cause.
Members $20.00 ea Enter via William St.
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.
Science Made Easy Workshops
PHOTOGRAPHIC MEMORIES 5-7
Saturday 21 June, 2008, 3-4.30pm In celebration of the Frank Hurley photographic exhibition, this will be an art-based workshop where kids will gain an insight into the art of the Papuan people photographed by Frank Hurley. It will include a tour to a collection area to see how we collate and use Museum collections.
Members $20.00 ea
Members $20.00 ea
PHOTOGRAPHIC MEMORIES 5-7
Sunday 22 June, 2008, 3-4.30pm In celebration of the Frank Hurley photographic exhibition, this will be an art-based workshop where kids will gain an insight into the art of the Papuan people photographed by Frank Hurley. It will include a tour to a collection area to see how we collate and use Museum collections.
Members $20.00 ea
Members $20.00 ea
PHOTOGRAPHIC MEMORIES 8 plus
Sunday 22 June, 2008, 10am - 11.30am In celebration of the Frank Hurley photographic exhibition, this will be an art-based workshop where kids will gain an insight into the art of the Papuan people photographed by Frank Hurley. It will include a tour to a collection area to see how we collate and use Museum collections.
Members $20.00 ea
WHAT’S IN YOUR BACKYARD? 5-7 yrs
Saturday 26 July, 2008, 3-4.30pm The microscopic, friendly, native, scary or pest - backyards or balconies are home to a lot more than your toys and washing line. Find out more about these urban creatures and how to attract some and deter others.
Members $20.00 ea
Members $20.00 ea
WHAT’S IN YOUR BACKYARD? 5-7 yrs
Sunday 27 July, 2008, 3–4.30 pm The microscopic, friendly, native, scary or pest - backyards or balconies are home to a lot more than your toys and washing line. Find out more about these urban creatures and how to attract some and deter others.
Members $20.00 ea
Members $20.00 ea
WHAT’S IN YOUR BACKYARD? Ages 8+
Sunday 27 July, 2008, 10–11.30 am The microscopic, friendly, native, scary or pest - backyards or balconies are home to a lot more than your toys and washing line. Find out more about these urban creatures and how to attract some and deter others.
Members $20.00 ea
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 17 October, 2008, 8:30pm
Members only prices, non Members see next entry)
Adults $120.00 ea Further information will be sent when booking has been made.No children without adults and no adults without children. New date released by popular demand!
Dinosnore
Friday 17 October, 2008, 8:30pm
(Non-Members prices) Non-Members prices
Adults $150.00 ea Further information will be sent when booking has been made. No children without adults and no adults without children. Repeated due to popular demand!
Tours
GREAT MINDS OF ITALY: THE GRAND TOUR
1 September, 2008 Departs September 2008 - 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.
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.
Workshops
IDENTIFYING EUCALYPTS OF THE SYDNEY BASIN, THEIR HABITAT AND ECOLOGY
Saturday 12 July, 2008, 9am - 5pm 3 consecutive Saturdays from 12 July 2008 (12, 19 & 26 July) Join Members for this hands-on practical workshop to learn how to identify eucalypts. With more than 800 species in Australia, ranging from tall forest trees to stunted mallees, eucalypts play a critical role in the ecology and survival of much of Australia's remaining native fauna. Over three consecutive Saturdays participants will learn how to identify a range of eucalypts native to the Sydney area, and then put their newly acquired skills to the test during a field trip on the last day. Once you start identifying eucalypts, you won't be able to stop, and soon you'll be appreciating the diverse Australian bush on our doorstep with new eyes.
Members $300.00 ea enter via William Street, further details upon booking
PENCILLING PALAEONTOLOGY: DRAWING FROM YOUR INSPIRATION
Monday 14 July, 2008, 6.00pm - 8.30pm
PENCILLING PALAEONTOLOGY: DRAWING FROM YOUR INSPIRATION 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 enter via William Street
INTRODUCTION TO AROMATHERAPY AND PURE RELAXATION
Tuesday 22 July, 2008, 6pm- 7pm Aromatherapy is the art of using aromas to enhance a feeling of well-being. In this workshop you'll discover how to relax naturally using a range of techniques. These include the art of blending essential oils to unwind, using flower remedies to ease your mind, and drinking herbal teas to soothe your spirit. In addition, the workshop includes a discussion about other ways to relax such as through meditation and yoga. Join us at the Perfect Potions store in the historic Queen Victoria Building for this special introduction to the art of aromatherapy.
Members $15.00 ea Inclusions: An introductory lesson plus $5 towards take-home materials.
CHEESEMAKING: FETA AND FROMAGE FRAIS
Saturday 9 August, 2008, 10am - 4pm The historical evidence for the first invention of cheese is said to be full of holes, but is none the less interesting in its own whey ... Join award winning cheese-maker Karen Borg for this deliciously cheesey affair. If you have a nose for all things cheese, this workshop is sure to please. You will have the choice of using cow or goat's milk and learn to make both feta and fromage frais (a cream-style cheese that is just 'grate' on crusty French bread). This fully hands-on class will take the mystery out of cheese making and help you answer some of life's enduring mysteries, like to brie or not to brie? Book this class now to make it a feta-compli. Inclusions: All ingredients, milk, cheese forms, recipes, the final product of cheese to take home and a fully catered gourmet lunch with wine.
Members $160.00 ea Venue: Australian Museum Terrace, entry via William Street
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