Rituals of Seduction: Birds of Paradise
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See nature at its most exotic and extravagant!
With more glamour than a cabaret show, the male birds of paradise put on a spectacular show – fabulous feathers, hip hop dance moves and beatbox birdsong.
Their single-minded purpose? To seduce the female of the species.
Here, in the isolated vine-tangled rainforests of New Guinea and Northern Australia, sexual selection has worked its magic to create some of the strangest, most exotic birdlife on Earth.
Enter this exhibition and experience the brilliant lives of the birds of paradise and discover the people who have shared their lush forest habitats for thousands of years.
With ritual dancing, spectacular head dresses and painted faces, these ancient cultures celebrate a deep spiritual relationship with the birds of paradise.
Take the time to reflect on your own funky fashions, glam make-up and social rituals in this family-friendly exhibition and ask: are we more alike than you think?
Event Snapshot
When:
- Between Saturday 09 April and Sunday 07 August from 09.30 to 17.00
Where:
Australian Museum, 6 College Street (opposite Hyde Park) Sydney 2000 Venue details
Cost:
Adult $14
Child $9
Family (2 adults + 2 children) $35
Family (1 adult + 2 children) $21
Concession $9
Extra child $3
More Info:
Australian Museum
02 9320 6000
How to get to this event:
Museum Station and St James Station, and the main bus routes into the city. For George Street bus services, get off at Town Hall and walk up Park Street.
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Location
Australian Museum, 6 College Street (opposite Hyde Park) Sydney 2000
