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Joined June 2009
Ring a ding ding! It’s #MysteryObject time! 🔔 . Don’t be fooled – this week’s object is trickier than it looks. Tell us what you think this object is in the comments. 👇
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Answer: Guys, it turns out this building was Brisbane’s first Town Hall!. Built in the 1860s, it was located at 76 Queen St.
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Has all this talk about Mr Squiggle inspired your inner puppeteer? . Tom Hetherington-Welch shows you how marionette puppets work using some of Norman Hetherington's creations!. This kind of fun awaits you in our ‘Mr Squiggle and Friends’ exhibition: .
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Ever tried to fit a double outrigger canoe through a doorway? 😳 . ‘Kulbasaibai’ was carved from red cedar wood, with sails made from woven nipa palm leaves 🌿 . Crafted on Saibai Island in the Torres Strait, it was dismantled and rebuilt inside the National Museum. #NAIDOCWeek
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Spotted: curator Laura Cook having way too much fun installing the Susan and Andrew Gibson doll’s house in our Atrium. 🕵️♀️ . This gorgeous doll’s house will be on display in the Atrium from now until October!
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These Urchin figurines are too cute for words 🥹 . Crafted between 1948 and 1958, these figurines were designed by Jean Darbyshire in Perth. She based them on a popular cartoon character ‘Urchin' created by Paul Rigby and adorned each with one of the eight West AFL uniforms 🏉
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Step into a world of colour, imagination and creativity with our ‘Mr Squiggle and Friends’ exhibition. 🥳. Kids of all ages and adults of every generation will love this exploration of puppetry, cartooning and art. Book your spot: 📸1,3: SnapsBySal
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Answer: Great guesses this week! This mystery object is a pair of yellow plastic ski goggles! 😎.
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We’re obsessed with this building’s funky architecture, but we’re having trouble finding where it is. 🕵️♀️. Can you help us out? Put your guess in the comments below. 👇. #PlaceThatPic
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Our wonderful team just finished putting the final touches on ‘Play’ 🙌 . We're showcasing a range of Aussie toys, featuring the iconic Magic Pudding puppets, a stunning doll’s house, and more. ✨
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Did you know Australia is home to an ancient aquaculture site that’s older than Stonehenge? 😲. The Budj Bim Cultural Landscape is approximately 6,600 years old!. More: . 📷: Tyson Lovett-Murray © Gunditj Mirring Traditional Owners Aboriginal Corporation
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People of Brisvegas, are you okay? 😰. These novelty postcards from our Josef Lebovic collection have us concerned.
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I spy with my little eye. this week’s #MysteryObject! 🕵️♀️ . If you know what this is, drop a guess in the comments. We’ll reveal the answer on Monday 🫡
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The exhibition you’ve all been waiting for is finally here! 🥳. Join us for a trip down memory lane and relive your childhood with our free ‘Mr Squiggle and Friends’ exhibition. Book your tickets today:
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Who better to trial our latest exhibition than people with the biggest imagination – toddlers! 👩👧👦. It’s safe to say they had a blast with Rebecca Hetherington, Tom Hetherington-Welch and a space filled with fun!. ‘Mr Squiggle and Friends’ opens tomorrow:
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Answer: Put down your maps everyone! This is St Mary’s Cathedral in Sydney, though the surrounding street looks a bit different these days. Anyone want to come and read ‘The Raven’ with us?.
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Fasten your seatbelts! Our 'Mr Squiggle and Friends' exhibition is launching tomorrow! 💫 . Relive the magic of Mr Squiggle and explore the creative world of Norman Hetherington. Mr Squiggle is waiting for you! Book your tickets: .
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We’re off to the races! Well, not really. But we are gearing up for a new display! 👀 . This rocking horse belonged to Andrew Gibson, who grew up near Goulburn, NSW, in the 1920s and 30s. Want to see it in person? Watch this space. 🕵️♀️
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We’re pulling some strings to get our ‘Mr Squiggle’ exhibition ready for this week! 🪄. Not only will the main characters be on display, the exhibition also features over 70 unique marionette masterpieces!. Rocket over to our website to book your tickets:
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