Celebrate the commencement of NAIDOC Week at Melbourne Museum with Welcome to Country on the Museum Plaza, market stalls, performance, and family activities.
50 Years of Deadly
NAIDOC Week 2026 marks a powerful milestone: 50 years of honouring and elevating First Peoples voices, culture, and resilience.
This year we are celebrating 50 years of Deadly; this is a marker for the time that has passed and the work that is continuing to be done.
Join us in celebrating this momentous occasion here at Melbourne Museum during the Winter School Holidays.
Included with museum entry
Mob are free (no ticket required)
Adult $18
Senior $12
Child 16 Years & Under Free
Concession Free
Members Free
Date & Time
Sunday 5 July
10am to 3pm
PROGRAM
10am to 10:30am | Welcome to Country and Smoking Ceremony | Museum Plaza
10am to 3pm | NAIDOC Blak Market | Main Foyer
10am to 3pm | Badge Making | Birrarung Gallery | Maker Activity
10am to 3pm | Face Painting | Ground floor | Maker Activity
11:30am | Bandok Tati Performance | Main Foyer, Ground Level
1pm | Ganga Giri Performance | Main Foyer, Ground Level
2pm | Brothers in Arms Performance | Main Foyer, Ground Level
3pm | Event close
ACCESSIBILITY
Please view our accessibility page for general information. A sensory map of Melbourne Museum can be found on our Visual Stories page where step-by-step visual and written access guides are available. Contact our team on 13 11 02 or email us at [email protected] to discuss how we can support your visit.
