Indigenous Australia: Enduring Civilisation

Discover the remarkable story of one of the world’s oldest continuing cultures in this major exhibition. The show is the first major exhibition in the UK to present a history of Indigenous Australia through objects, celebrating the cultural strength and resilience of both Aboriginal peoples and Torres Strait Islanders. This culture has continued for over 60,000 years in diverse environments which range from lush rainforest and arid landscapes to inland rivers, islands, seas and urban areas today. Hundreds of different Indigenous groups live across this vast continent, each with their own defined areas, languages and traditions. The exhibition features objects drawn from the British Museum’s unparalleled collection. Many of them were collected in the early colonial period (1770–1850), and have never been on public display before. There are important loans from Australian museums and specially commissioned artworks. Many Indigenous Australians have generously contributed to the exhibition, providing information, advice and permissions.

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Admission
Adult: £10 16-18/Disabled/Unemployed/Student: £8 National Art Pass: £5 Under 16s Free

Website
www.britishmuseum.org/whats_on/exhibitions/indigenous_australia/about.aspx

Source: http://www.culture24.org.uk/se000073?id=EVENT526395