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Eulogy for a seastar, Australia’s first recorded marine extinction

Today, I am writing a eulogy to the Derwent River Seastar (or starfish), that formerly inhabited the shores near the Tasman Bridge in Hobart, Tasmania.

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Climate Sea Change

What Do We Know? When Did We Know It? What Do We Do?

Four people looking at collection objects

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Pacific Gallery Redevelopment

Honouring customary knowledge holders, hear how the Te Pasifika redevelopment will convey positive change, respect and understanding to wider communities.

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Audio-Visual Material in the Kodak Heritage Collection at Museums Victoria

This audio-visual material in the Kodak collection is evocative and valuable in the study of Kodak’s history.

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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.

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.