On North Terrace, this 150-year-old institution holds its weight in specifics: meteorites, opals, Pacific cultures, Aboriginal heritage, and a biological sciences collection that runs from parasites to whales. Fewer than 90 staff run the place, supported by 200-odd volunteers. The research output on opal and copper alone has made it a reference point for mineralogists globally.
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