Australia’s largest public museum organisation
Museums Victoria has been creating knowledge, entertaining visitors and building the State Collection since 1854.
About us
For more than 160 years, the people of Victoria have turned to their State museum to connect the past and the present, and to imagine the future. As Australia's largest public museum organisation, we inspire audiences to engage in life’s deep mysteries and big questions.
Our museums present unique and exceptional experiences for more than 2 million visitors each year, who come from all over Australia and around the world to be inspired and to learn about themselves and the universe we inhabit.
The collection is an invaluable record of Victoria's environmental and cultural history, and our amazing wealth of over 17 million items has been creating a sense of wonder and awe in visitors for generations.
People
Governed by the Museums Board of Victoria, and under the leadership of Lynley Crosswell, Museums Victoria is operated and supported by talented staff and volunteers.
Protection of Cultural Objects on Loan
This scheme provides legal protection for cultural objects on loan from overseas lenders for temporary public exhibition in Australia.
Repatriation of ancestral remains
Museums Victoria recognises the rights of Indigenous peoples with respect to their cultural property, and has given priority to the return of Ancestral Remains to Australian Indigenous communities.
Animal Ethics at Museums Victoria
Museums Victoria has in place an Animal Ethics Committee (AEC) which oversees all research activity involving live animals.
Public Interest Disclosures
The Public interest Disclosures Act 2012 (Vic.) is designed to help people make disclosures about improper conduct within the public sector without fear of reprisal.
Disability Action Plan
Museums Victoria is committed to actively fostering access and increasing understanding of, and respect for, the diversity of the Victorian community.
Child Safe Standards
Museums Victoria is strongly committed to the safety and well-being of all children within our venues and through engagement in our outreach programs.