Antopia: Explore a world of secret senses at Melbourne Museum
Tickets now on sale to a multisensory exhibition that will transform your preconceptions about these incredible insects
Delve into the hidden world beneath our feet in Antopia, a new, immersive exhibition that brings the fascinating, secret life of ants to the surface. Opening at Melbourne Museum on 14 December, Antopia is set to be the smash-hit exhibition of the summer, with tickets going on sale today.
Shrink down to the size of an ant and experience life in the superorganism in this sensory spectacle from the creators of the award-winning immersive digital exhibition Tyama. Developed in-house by Museums Victoria and powered by our expertise in STEM communication and experiences, Antopia blends art, science and cutting-edge technology for an extraordinary adventure. You’ve never seen ants quite like this before.
Open your senses to a vivid reality beyond human perception in this dynamic exhibition that pulsates with luminous pheromones, intricate communication networks and jaw-dropping feats of collaboration. Through state-of-the-art visuals and interactive digital environments that push the boundaries of what’s possible in a museum, Antopia embraces new ways of communicating and visualising the science of the subterranean.
Antopia is the latest innovation from Melbourne Museum for building literacy in scientific thinking through immersive, pioneering and playful experiences. It invites you to become an active contributor to the ever-evolving superorganism and discover the incredible cooperative superpowers of the humble ant. Grounded in science and enhanced by Museums Victoria’s vast collections, Antopia reveals the intricate tapestry of life on Earth.
In anticipation of Antopia, visit Melbourne Museum in the spring school holidays for your chance to win tickets to the exhibition by following the pheromone trail to uncover clues from the largest to the littlest creatures at the museum.
Come summer, Antopia will be complemented by a suite of enriching programming for both family and adult audiences. Don’t miss your chance to inhabit the hidden world of ants in a transformative journey that will redefine the way you see our shared planet and reveal the extraordinary beauty that lies right beneath your feet.
Quotes attributable to Museums Victoria CEO and director Lynley Crosswell:
‘Antopia is a vivid demonstration of how Museums Victoria harnesses science with engaging new ways to communicate the hidden marvels of the natural world. This spectacular experience presents fascinating insights into the unseen collaboration, communication and simply wondrous beauty of the creatures that share our world—no matter how small.’
For further information visit the Melbourne Museum website.
Antopia: Explore a world of secret senses
Open: 14 December 2024 – 10 March 2025
Location: Melbourne Museum, 11 Nicholson Street Carlton
Tickets: On sale now at Melbourne Museum and online
Member: $19 | Adult: $33 | Child: $23| Concession: $28 | Flexi ticket: $39 | Children under 3: Free
