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Science, sustainability, humanity and living history have never played a more important role.
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Every donation has the power to propel Museums Victoria's important work across these areas:
- Groundbreaking research
- Empowering education programs
- Inspiring exhibitions
- Care for 17 million+ items in the state collection
- Building the community’s understanding of natural history, Indigenous cultures and social history
We recognise that all members of the community have been impacted by the major events of this year. Should you be in the position to do so, we gratefully welcome donations of any amount.
Recent highlights
Bushfire recovery and research
Essential for a sustainable future, our scientists have been working with government agencies to understand the devastating impact of the 2019-2020 fires on species across the state, drawing on their expertise and the wealth of data in our collections.
Working alongside First Peoples’ communities we are also gaining insights and understandings of traditional land management and conservation.
Collecting the Curve
An important story that captures a critical snapshot of time for today’s and future generations, our new virtual exhibition documents the COVID-19 pandemic as we’re experiencing it in Victoria.
We will also be leading discussions with prominent scientists, researchers and families experiencing forced quarantine, to present the varying impacts of the virus.
Look out for exhibition pop-ups when we reopen at Scienceworks and Melbourne Museum.
First Peoples
Museums Victoria are working together with First Peoples communities of Victoria to place their living cultures, histories and knowledge at the core of our practice. This means our visitors can be confident that their experiences are being informed by First Peoples of Victoria.
Bunjilaka Aboriginal Cultural Centre at Melbourne Museum was designed for visitors to learn of First Peoples continuous living cultures, knowledge and survival through four distinct spaces – First Peoples exhibition, Birrarung Gallery, Millari Garden and Kalaya performance space.
Royal Exhibition Building and Protection Project
Restoring the largest item in our collection, this is one of our biggest projects yet! The first Australian building to be awarded a UNESCO World Heritage listing, it’s a historical, cultural and national icon.
We’re recreating the original rooftop Dome Promenade to offer breathtaking 360 degree views of Melbourne lost for nearly 100 years. The project also includes the redevelopment of the building's façade plus new exhibition, event and café spaces.
Other ways to donate...
The Lost World of Bayside Fossils
Your help will help us gain critical insights into the history of Australia's sea life.
‘I want to go to the Museum’ program
We are a place where everyone belongs.
Help us reach out to children, schools and young families who, due to disadvantage or distance, have not visited one of our museums.
Join the Director's Circle
Become a Patron of Museums Victoria and enjoy unique opportunities to learn more about our museums, through exclusive events and tailored experiences throughout the year.
Make a bequest
A gift in your will is a lasting tribute that will assist us to deliver on our mission to build our communities’ understanding of our history, society and the environment.
Tax information
Donations of $2 or more to Museums Board of Victoria are tax deductible. Museums Board of Victoria ABN 63 640 679 155 is endorsed as a Deductible Gift Recipient.
Donating objects
If you wish to donate objects to Museums Victoria, please see our page on donating items.
Contact us
If you would like to discuss making a donation for a specific purpose, opportunities for regular giving or leaving a bequest, we would love to hear from you.
Development Department
Museums Victoria
GPO Box 666, Melbourne VIC 3000
0435 412 644
[email protected]