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Discover a complex and fascinating superorganism in this immersive, interactive experience that digitally reinterprets a world of secrets we cannot see.

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Melbourne Museum

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Open 9am to 5pm daily
Address
11 Nicholson Street
Carlton

Scienceworks

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Open 10am to 4.30pm daily
Address
2 Booker Street
Spotswood
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Immigration Museum

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Open 10am to 5pm daily
Address
400 Flinders Street
Melbourne

Royal Exhibition Building

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9 Nicholson Street
Carlton
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A map of the locations of meteorite falls in the Australian state of Victoria
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The Victorian meteorites revealing secrets of the universe

17 meteorites have been identified in Victoria, and some of them have changed the way we look at our universe.
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New dinosaur footprints belong to the largest carnivores of Early Cretaceous southern Australia

24 new dinosaur footprints have been discovered on Australia's southern coast. 
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A new chapter for Mary Anning’s ‘lost’ book

A rare book, that once belonged to Mary Anning, has returned to its rightful home in England.
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Picturing the solar system: a tale of astronomical change

How has our knowledge of the solar system changed over the centuries?
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Could this tinderbox really have belonged to explorers Burke and Wills?

How do you verify an object that was discarded 160 years ago?
a small bee sitting on. pink flower next to a larger bee
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From A to Bee: Australian bees need our help, but which ones?

We rely on bees for so much, but do you know the difference between the iconic European Honey Bee and Australian native bees? And what you can do to help them?

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Museums Victoria is the home of unforgettable parties for children of all ages! Our birthday party packages are full of fun, with educational and creative experiences that create lasting memories for all.

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Keep little hands and minds busy at home with our range of unique and educational toys, activities and books.

Build a solar system, excavate for dinosaurs, learn about the human body, or discover the secrets of the natural world in your own backyard. And for the big kids, we’ve got everything from puzzles to locally made homewares to brighten up your day!

 

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