Discover your moment at Melbourne Museum
Open 9am to 5pm daily
closed Good Friday and Christmas Day
Children 16 and under enjoy free general entry to all permanent exhibitions.
Open 9am to 5pm daily
closed Good Friday and Christmas Day
Children 16 and under enjoy free general entry to all permanent exhibitions.
Enjoy a world of museum experiences at home, school or anywhere - family moments, cultural moments, learning moments and playful moments, all online!
17 meteorites have been identified in Victoria, and some of them have changed the way we look at our universe.
24 new dinosaur footprints have been discovered on Australia's southern coast.
A rare book, that once belonged to Mary Anning, has returned to its rightful home in England.
How has our knowledge of the solar system changed over the centuries?
We rely on bees for so much, but do you know the difference between the iconic European Honey Bee and Australian native bees? And what you can do to help them?
Finding and retrieving the bones of this extinct kangaroo relative – a ‘holy grail’ fossil – took hours of squeezing through narrow passages.
Help us expand the reach of our vital education programs and open up a world of learning and exploration for members of our community experiencing disadvantage.
As a Museum Member, you'll enjoy free general entry to Melbourne Museum, Scienceworks and the Immigration Museum, discounts on special exhibitions, parking, shops and cafes, exclusive events, tours and viewings!
Join or renew this November for a chance to win a private documentary screening for you and your friends valued at $5,000!
Museums Victoria is the home of unforgettable parties for children of all ages! Our birthday party packages are full of fun, with educational and creative experiences that create lasting memories for all.
Keep little hands and minds busy at home with our range of unique and educational toys, activities and books.
Build a solar system, excavate for dinosaurs, learn about the human body, or discover the secrets of the natural world in your own backyard. And for the big kids, we’ve got everything from puzzles to locally made homewares to brighten up your day!
Complement your museum experience with the new Mercury Restaurant. With this elevated dining offer you can unwind and enjoy a glass of wine, coffee or lunch made to order while overlooking the stunning Royal Exhibition Building.
Museums Victoria acknowledges the Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung and Boon Wurrung Bunurong peoples of the eastern Kulin Nations where we work, and First Peoples across Victoria and Australia.
First Peoples are advised that this site may contain voices, images, and names of people now passed and content of cultural significance.