Exhibition: Matthew Flinders: Fearless in life, love and tragedy

Explore the remarkable life and legacy of renowned explorer Matthew Flinders in this captivating exhibition at Flinders University City Campus. At its heart is Flinders’ original coffin plate, shown in Australia for the first time.

Alongside the coffin plate are rare artefacts from the Flinders University Special Collections including Flinders’ ebony pocket compass, brass buttons from his naval jacket, and a first edition of A Voyage to Terra Australis, his monumental final publication featuring maps and illustrations.

Throughout the exhibition, FUMA Director and exhibition co-curator Fiona Salmon will be in conversation with Associate Professor Gillian Dooley, an expert on Flinders. Together, they'll delve deeper into the artefacts on display and the life and legacy of the University’s namesake. Floor talks will be held on Thursday 30 January, Saturday 8 February, and Thursday 13 February. RSVP to one of the talks here.

The exhibition will run until Friday 14 February. Find more information here.