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Have you explored the incredible Harvest of Endurance Scroll? 🧐 Created by artists Mo Xiangyi and Wang Jingwen in 1988, the 50-metre scroll depicts 200 years of connection between Australia and China. Explore the rest of it: bit.ly/4yzcgdW
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Does this week's #MysteryObject get your stamp of approval? If you know what it is, drop your answer in the comments! We'll provide the answer on Monday.
Image of a wooden frame. In its centre is wooden rectangle. A long metal rod drills through the top of the frame and connects to the wooden rectangle. Overlay text reads 'Can you guess this week's mystery object?'

ALT Image of a wooden frame. In its centre is wooden rectangle. A long metal rod drills through the top of the frame and connects to the wooden rectangle. Overlay text reads 'Can you guess this week's mystery object?'

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Answer: This is a winker press frame.
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Did you know the Dutch encountered Australia (twice!) 150+ years before the British? 🤯 The second encounter actually happened #OnThisDay 410 years ago, when Dutch mariner Dirk Hartog landed at Western Australia. Learn more: nma.gov.au/defining-moments/…
Cropped illustration showing the Dutch ship Eendracht leaving the port of Hoorn. Overlay text reads 'Who were the first European to encounter Australia? Hint: not a British ship'. An arrow extends from the ‘hint’ overlay text and points towards the hoisted tricolour flag on the ship.

ALT Cropped illustration showing the Dutch ship Eendracht leaving the port of Hoorn. Overlay text reads 'Who were the first European to encounter Australia? Hint: not a British ship'. An arrow extends from the ‘hint’ overlay text and points towards the hoisted tricolour flag on the ship.

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The Terracotta Warriors were not always the terracotta colour we see today. Each warrior was once painted in vibrant colours to portray their rank in the army. Terracotta Warriors: Immortality and Empire: nma.gov.au/warriors 📸: Emperor Qinshihuang’s Mausoleum Museum
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These 16th century maps feature Europe's early ideas of what the Great South Land might look like, before Australia was mapped by cartographers in the 1700s. They provide a glimpse into the ancient myth of a Great South Land. Study them in more detail: nma.gov.au/explore/collectio…
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We present three objects! Can you tell us what they have in common? 🕵️ 1) A hand-painted coin by Diana Bates – one of many handmade toys from her childhood in the ‘30s and ‘40s 2) A dress submitted to a fancy-dress competition in 1931 3) An improvised soap holder from the 1930s
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It's Friday! Time for this week's #MysteryObject 🎉 This device is used to measure something, but what? If you know the answer, drop it in the comments. Answer coming Monday!
Image of a gauge with a handle on one end, and a rotary shaft on the other, consisting of three revolving cups on a rotary shaft. Overlay text reads 'Can you guess this week's mystery object

ALT Image of a gauge with a handle on one end, and a rotary shaft on the other, consisting of three revolving cups on a rotary shaft. Overlay text reads 'Can you guess this week's mystery object

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Answer: This is a Cup Anemometer for measuring wind run!
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Do you have a burning question for NMA conservators that you’ve always wanted answered? 🤔 Our conservators are ready to answer your questions for #AskAConservator day! Comment your questions and come back to see if one of them was answered on Wednesday 4 November! 🕺
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This piti (carrying vessel) is made from river red gum. Created by Pitjantjatjara woman Topsy Tjulyata, it depicts groups of seven footprints and one footprint. It tells a story where seven sisters evaded the pursuit of a man by escaping to the sky, where they became stars.
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The Terracotta Warriors are a life-sized army of about 8000 soldiers, built to serve China’s first emperor in the afterlife. Terracotta Warriors: Immortality and Empire opens this December! 🎟️ @ nma.gov.au/warriors  📸 by Emperor Qin Shihuang's Mausoleum Site Museum
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In October 1917, the trans-Australian railway was completed. It connected Western Australia with the eastern states. Learn more about this Defining Moment: nma.gov.au/defining-moments/…
Cropped of Australia with a red line connected Western Australia with the east coast. Overlay text reads ' In 1917, the trans-Australian railway connected Western Australia and the eastern states'

ALT Cropped of Australia with a red line connected Western Australia with the east coast. Overlay text reads ' In 1917, the trans-Australian railway connected Western Australia and the eastern states'

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Keep your eyes peeled - this week's #MysteryObject could slip under the radar! Hint: this object could save your life. Do you know what it is? Leave your guess in the comments and we'll drop the answer on Tuesday!
Image of a long cylindrical shape. A horn is connected to one side, with a small knob sticking out of the top. Overlay text reads 'Can you guess this week's mystery object?'

ALT Image of a long cylindrical shape. A horn is connected to one side, with a small knob sticking out of the top. Overlay text reads 'Can you guess this week's mystery object?'

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Answer: This is an Iceberg detector!
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Don't worry if you missed out on our 'Antarctica' exhibition! On our website you can: 🕵️ Discover more objects 🚢 Explore a 3D model of the MV Nella Dan 🎥 Watch behind the scenes footage 🎮 Play the Antarctica WYSSA code game Explore Antarctica: nma.gov.au/explore-antarctic…
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A maternity allowance was introduced today in 1912. Both married and single women would receive a one-off payment of £5 to cover the cost of medical care for themselves and their babies. 📷: Hinchinbrook Shire Library Learn more: bit.ly/4eyBNuF
Cropped black and white photograph of two children, Elsie and George Barnes, playing in their cart in 1912. Overlay text reads ' In 1912, the Australian Government introduced a £5 maternity allowance to help cover medical costs'

ALT Cropped black and white photograph of two children, Elsie and George Barnes, playing in their cart in 1912. Overlay text reads ' In 1912, the Australian Government introduced a £5 maternity allowance to help cover medical costs'

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When you realise you only have days left to see the 'Antarctica' exhibition 😱 It's time to bid farewell to Earth's continent at the National Museum 👋 The last day to see our winter exhibition is this Sunday 11 October. Book your free ticket: nma.gov.au/antarctica
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It seems like only yesterday that we were putting the finishing touches on the ‘Antarctica’ exhibition! 🐧 You have until Sunday 11 October to experience more than 100 years of Australians in Antarctica. Book now: nma.gov.au/antarctica
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If you were lost, this object might point you in the right direction 🤔 Can you find the answer to this week's #MysteryObject? Drop your guess in the comments 👇
Image of a mystery object. It's an object made from black metal, with a round piece at the centre, a triangular base with three legs and a movable base plate. Accompanying text reads: 'Can you guess this week's mystery object?'

ALT Image of a mystery object. It's an object made from black metal, with a round piece at the centre, a triangular base with three legs and a movable base plate. Accompanying text reads: 'Can you guess this week's mystery object?'

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Answer: This is an Astro Compass Mk II!
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