A World of Wonder at Melbourne Museum
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Children 16 and under enjoy free general entry to all permanent exhibitions.
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Enjoy a world of museum experiences at home, school or anywhere - family moments, cultural moments, learning moments and playful moments, all online!
Stories
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The journey to World War I through the eyes of a soldier
Captain Edward McKenna’s photographs provide a glimpse into the life of soldiers on the journey to war.
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50 Rich years of dinosaur-aged discovery
Dr Thomas Rich on his half century of discovering Australian dinosaurs, and our ancestors that lived alongside them.
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New dinosaur footprints belong to the largest carnivores of Early Cretaceous southern Australia
24 new dinosaur footprints have been discovered on Australia's southern coast.
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A new chapter for Mary Anning’s ‘lost’ book
A rare book, that once belonged to Mary Anning, has returned to its rightful home in England.
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From A to Bee: Australian bees need our help, but which ones?
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?
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We spent 2 years in deep underground caves to bring this extraordinary fossil to light
Finding and retrieving the bones of this extinct kangaroo relative – a ‘holy grail’ fossil – took hours of squeezing through narrow passages.
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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!
Feeling peckish?
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.
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