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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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For Country, for Nation
For Country, for Nation honours the selfless contribution of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to the Anzac legend.
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Museum Lectures
Come on a journey of discovery with a new program of talks.
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Road to Zero experience
The world’s first immersive experience that explores a future free from deaths and serious injuries on our roads.
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Museum Playdates
Come and play in our newest program for 2 to 5 year olds.
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Meet a Lizard – Make a Lizard
Join us every Sunday until 2 December as we learn the secrets of the lizards and their unbelievable adaptation skills.
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Romp and Stomp 2018
A special event for children five years old and under to celebrate Children's Week at Melbourne Museum.
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Remembering Cole's Book Arcade
Follow the rainbow for a fascinating tour of the world of E.W. Cole and the Cole's Book Arcade, one of the iconic stores of Marvellous Melbourne.
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Skullduggery!
At Hallowe’en, skulls are everywhere, but they’re actually fascinating, not scary! Come celebrate and explore the wonderful world of animal skulls with Curious?.
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ABC’s Science Friction Live
A series of hot button conversations about science, society and culture. Guaranteed to provoke!
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