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Welcome to the Australian Museum Eureka Prizes

Presented annually by the Australian Museum, the Australian Museum Eureka Prizes reward excellence in the fields of research & innovation, science leadership, school science and science journalism & communication. 

Recent News and Events

School Holiday Science Fun

28-Nov-08 Spend a day behind the scenes at Australia's oldest musuem. Explore collections, tour the labs, talk to scientist, and lots more.More about: School Holiday Science Fun


Staging at the 2008 Award Dinner

Eureka In A Loungeroom Near You

29-Oct-08 The evaluation has been done and the results are in. 16 million people read, watched, istend or downloaded news on Australian Museum Eureka Prizes.More about: Eureka In A Loungeroom Near You


Malaria Infected Human Red Blood Cell

Ballistic Blasts To Storm Chasing Lunacy

17-Oct-08 Capturing the beauty and power of science, this travelling exhibition has it all. Coming to a venue near you.More about: Ballistic Blasts To Storm Chasing Lunacy


Become A Eureka Facebook Fan

25-Aug-08 The Eureka Prizes are now on Facebook. Here's five reasons why you should become a fan.More about: Become A Eureka Facebook Fan


Solar Princess Receives Double Crown

19-Aug-08 Nicole Kuepper, a 23 year old solar cell scientist, has been voted Australia's favourite scientist in the Australian Museum Eureka Prizes People's Choice Award.More about: Solar Princess Receives Double Crown


2009 Key Dates 

2 Feb : Entries Open

1 May : Entries Close

18 Aug : Winners Announced

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Eureka Prizes Award Dinner

Watch this clip and see what the 2008 Award Dinner was all about.
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