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Mandela My Life: The Official Exhibition
A new world-class exhibition on Nelson Mandela's extraordinary life, curated from the extensive collections of the Nelson Mandela Foundation in Johannesburg.
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Gut Feelings
Microbes in your gut talk to your brain and body. Your microbes are beautiful. Be immersed. Be curious. Love your guts.
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From the Heart
Marking the 10th anniversary of the 2009 Victorian Bushfires.
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Nocturnal X Melbourne Fashion
This special edition of Nocturnal, curated in collaboration with the Virgin Australia Melbourne Fashion Festival (VAMFF), celebrates the opening of the festival with live music, performance, drinks, and late night access to museum exhibitions.
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Museum Playdates
Come and play in our newest program for 2 to 5 year olds.
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Fashion Redux
Presented in partnership with Virgin Australia Fashion Festival Fashion Redux exhibition displays reimagined items from the museum's vast and fascinating collection.
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Museum Lectures
Come on a journey of discovery with a program of talks.
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Before Hours Tour
Join an early morning, small group tour of Melbourne Museum before it opens
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Hello Possums Story Time
Join your friends for Hello Possums Story Time in the Pauline Gandel Children's Gallery at Melbourne Museum.
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Hilarity in Print
We like books. You like books. Melbourne has always loved books!
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