Collections & research

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A treasure trove of freshwater fish biodiversity

The Kimberley region in Australia’s northwest is one our last great pristine unspoilt places, and a hotspot for species discovery.

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Extinct Tasmanian Tiger now back in 3d

Using 3D scanning, researchers are peeking under the preserved skin of Tasmanian tiger specimens to reconstruct its growth and development.

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Reframing Colonial Histories

Artist, researcher and descendant of the Gunantuna people, Lisa Hilli will share insights and outcomes of her creative practice inspired by museum and archival collections from Papua New Guinea.

Female Superb Fairy-wren with it beak open singing.

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Citizen Science

Di Bray, Erich Fitzgerald and Karen Rowe introduce wildlife projects achieving great things in Australia.

Our collections

Explore a wealth of collections and research about natural sciences, history, technology and Indigenous cultures from Museums Victoria in Australia.

Find a staff member

Meet the staff at the heart of our world-class research, collections and exhibitions.

Museum Lectures

Come on a journey of discovery with a new program of talks.

Lupita Bribiesca, Phd candidate, presenting a talk as part of the 'Meet the Scientists' program at Melbourne Museum Theatre.

Student opportunities

Work experience and scholarship opportunities for tertiary students.

Grants and funding

Find out about the grants Museums Victoria has received and the funding opportunities we provide.

Photograph - Eric Douglas and Frank Hurley, Antarctic Expedition, 1929-1931

Journals

Museums Victoria's research aims to contribute to a deeper understanding and appreciation of the origins, diversity and development of Australia's natural, cultural and scientific heritage.