This paper presents an exciting approach being undertaken by the Australian Museum in the safeguarding of intangible cultural heritage. The Museum as a premier natural history and anthropological institution is taking a leadership role that fits in well with the spirit of the UNESCO Intangible Heritage Convention (2003) by providing access to its collection and in the process collecting and safeguarding intangible cultural heritage. This has benefits for both the Museum and Pacific creator communities. Through these initiatives to “Unlock Collections” the Museum is able to gather intangible knowledge that enriches its collections while the Pacific creator communities are able to revive traditional practices and designs as well as recreate artefacts through access to these collections. The paper will also highlight the long-term ongoing relationships between the Australian Museum and Pacific communities, which provide a sustainable basis for these initiatives.