Our Sciences department staff, students and volunteers research many questions about the diversity and origins of the fauna and geology of Australasia and surrounding oceans. 

Our History and Technology Curators, Collection Managers, Research Students and Volunteers all work towards making our Social History collections and associated data relevant, understood and accessible.

The First Peoples Department is responsible for education, public programs and events as well as maintaining, researching, curating, developing, and displaying the First Peoples Collections.

Library and Records & Archives staff manage and provide access to a rich, varied and historic collection of published works and primary source materials related to and informing the Museum’s history, research, collections and exhibitions.