The State election will be held on Saturday 28 November 2026. During the caretaker period (starting 6 pm on Tuesday 3 November) content will only be added to this website in line with the caretaker conventions.
Got a question? We can provide research advice and expertise about our museums’ collections and programs. We can also help you contact a Museums Victoria Research Institute staff member.
The Ask Us service will be limited until March 2027.
We will continue to respond to:
Enquiries from First Peoples and First Nations communities
General enquiries about museum programs and events
Science, History and Technology, Library and Archives collection access requests
School and university student projects
Requests for existing images. No new digitisation is possible
If you have an urgent request, or are unsure whether we can assist, please submit your enquiry and our team will advise.
If your enquiry relates to family history, general research support, item identification, and object donations, please contact us again with your request after the 1 March 2027.
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Information and resources to help your research
