Help Us Protect Earth’s Incredible Biodiversity

Biodiversity is under threat. In 2023, Australia saw an alarming spike in wildlife decline, with 144 species added to the National Threatened Species List – five times higher than the typical annual rate. This growing emergency threatens the ecosystems that provide us with clean air, food, medicine, and a stable climate.

At Museums Victoria, we are taking action to protect our biodiversity. But we can’t do it without you.

This end of financial year, your donation will power Museums Victoria’s Our Wondrous Planet Project – a multi-faceted initiative designed to inspire action, drive scientific breakthroughs, and equip future generations to protect our planet:

Our Wondrous Planet Exhibition

Launching in September 2025 and not yet announced to the public, Our Wondrous Planet will be the largest gallery redevelopment in Melbourne Museum’s history. This immersive 1,800sqm experience will showcase over 700 specimen from Museums Victoria’s collection. Informed the expertise of the Museums Victoria Research Institute, the exhibition will explore global ecosystems through both Western and First Peoples knowledge.

Pioneering Research

From responding to bushfire recovery to mapping life in the deepest oceans, Museums Victoria Research Institute’s scientists are leading efforts to understand and protect Earth’s biodiversity. We seek your support to:

• Undertake biodiversity mapping to safeguard deep marine ecosystems.
• Undertake scientific research critical to the recovery of biodiversity after bushfires and other disasters.

STEM Education for All

Our future depends on young people who are equipped to solve tomorrow’s environmental challenges. Your support will help us deliver:

• STEM on the Road: STEM education incursions for regional and underserved schools.
• Our Wondrous Planet | STEM Design Sprints: Hands-on workshops where students create real-world solutions to environmental problems, held at Melbourne Museum and regional schools.

Why Museums Victoria?

As the most-visited museum in Australia and a leader in scientific research, Museums Victoria reaches millions each year through our exhibitions, education programs, and digital engagement. With a focus on STEM education, we are the largest provider of curriculum-linked education programs in Victoria outside the public school system, reaching 300,000 students each year. We don’t just inform – we inspire action.

The research undertaken by the Museums Victoria Research Institute shapes conservation policies and delivers real-world impact. Our education programs unlock opportunities for the next generation of STEM experts. And our exhibitions bring the story of life on Earth to the public – powerfully and accessibly.

Act Now

Your gift today will help preserve the natural world for generations to come. Help us protect what matters most.

If you would prefer to make a donation directed towards a different area of Museums Victoria’s work, please contact the Philanthropy team at [email protected] or on 03 7047 3005.

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Contact us

For more information about supporting Museums Victoria or to discuss making a contribution, please contact the Philanthropy team on (03) 7047 3005 or at [email protected]

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.

Payment options

Online
Donations may be made online using a credit card.

Bank deposit
Bank: Commonwealth Bank of Australia
Branch: 21 Swanston St, Melbourne, VIC
BSB: 063 011
Account Number: 10081066
Swift Code: CTBAAU2S (International Payments)

Please provide your full name on the electronic transfer along with the code MVFUTURE.

To ensure your donation is registered and directed towards your areas of interest, please provide your details via email to [email protected].

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Museums Board of Victoria
GPO Box 666
Melbourne, Victoria 3001
Australia

Unless otherwise agreed, Museums Victoria reserves the right to determine at its sole discretion the initiatives to be delivered and how any donated funds are to be applied.