{
  "id": 13515073,
  "title": "Museum's new chapter won't deny uneasy past",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/09/museums-new-chapter-wont-deny-uneasy-past",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-09T16:30:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Discovered",
    "slug": "discovered",
    "url": "https://hardenexpress.com.au/story/9365935/museums-new-chapter-wont-deny-uneasy-past"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Australian Museum, the nation's oldest museum, is preparing to launch a bicentennial celebration in 2027 that aims to showcase its scientific heritage while reckoning with its colonial past. Director and CEO Kim McKay revealed plans for the bicentennial displays, which will include the world's largest dinosaur, the Patagotitan Mayorum, which stands at 38 meters tall. McKay emphasized the importance of presenting reliable information and science as the museum continues to evolve in a rapidly changing information landscape. She stressed the need to acknowledge and address the museum's historical practices that would be deemed unacceptable today, particularly regarding the treatment of Aboriginal people as fauna. The museum plans to repatriate hundreds of Aboriginal ancestors to their ancestral lands. A new First Nations exhibition, \"Message Sticks,\" will be part of the 2027 anniversary program, and a dedicated gallery for truth-telling is expected to open in early 2028. McKay also expressed her desire to inspire younger generations, mentioning how children visiting the museum can develop a lasting curiosity about science and the natural world. The celebrations for the bicentennial will begin on November 28 with the exhibit of the Patagotitan Mayorum, accompanied by 16 Patagonian friends.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}