Collections & research

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Exterior of a 1950s office building at night

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Kodak Snapshots

A snapshot into the 120 year history of Kodak manufacturing in Australia, told through Museum Victoria's collection.

A large research ship sits at a dock in Darwin

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Investigating the IOT: deep-sea science

A journey into Australia's unexplored deep-sea Indian Ocean Territories.

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One Year On

Stories of COVID-19 in Melbourne's Suburbs is a digital display that brings together a snapshot of stories collected across the suburbs of Melbourne in the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Craig's hut- wooden cabin in the mountians

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Climate change and the environment program

Be a part of something bigger. Generating conversations about climate change, the environment, science and our society.

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Otway Bioscan report

As part of the Wye River Recovery Project, a collaboration between Museums Victoria and Parks Victoria was established and the Otway Bioscan project was born.

a small scorpion glowing green under uv light

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Glowing animals: understanding bioluminescence and biofluorescence

What do a Platypus, a Dragonfish and a Scorpion all have in common?

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 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.

Library, Archives & 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.

Australian Lyre Bird, Menura Superba from J. Gould's The Birds of Australia, vol. iii

Library and Archives

The Museum's Library and Archives has been developing its collection of literature, artwork and information resources since 1854.

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

Memoirs of Museum Victoria

Once a year, the museum publishes its scientific journal Memoirs of Museum Victoria.

Biodiversity Heritage Library

Australian Branch
A national project hosted by Museums Victoria.

Journals

Journals published by Museums Victoria highlighting our research and collections.