Research Institute Gallery
opens 11 march | New exhibition | melbourne museum
Encounter cutting-edge research, fresh discoveries and valuable collection objects on display for the first time.
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Museums Victoria respectfully acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Country on which we stand, and we pay our respects to First Peoples across Victoria and Australia.
Language – Boon Wurrung and Woi Wurrung
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The mighty Muirfield Seamount
From ship slayer to protected wonderland, the Muirfield Seamount has a long history of surprising seafarers.
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The cameras that brought photography to the people
From the first commercial camera, the Kodak No 1, to the digital revolution.
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A piece of Neighbours history that really takes the cake
Not just a legacy of Neighbours’ most famous episode, Scott and Charlene’s wedding cake has many layers of history.
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Vaccines: saving millions one dose at a time
How the history of vaccine development shaped our ability to respond to worldwide pandemics.
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Know your bones: what is a ‘real’ fossil?
Fossils are the only means we have to study and display ancient animals, but what makes a fossil ‘real’?
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Forbidden objects in the museum's collection
What do a doll, religious text, gun, and surprised-looking cat have in common?
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