Make Believe
Make Believe: The Story of the Myer Christmas Windows is a magical, glittering, experience for children and adults alike, inviting lovers of this cherished Melbourne tradition.
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Because of Her We Can
Celebrating the achievements of Victorian Aboriginal women of the 20th century, highlighting quiet achievers, strong advocates, and women who are at the foundations of our vibrant First Peoples community today.
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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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Nocturnal
Nocturnal waves the rainbow flag this month in celebration and appreciation of our vibrant queer culture with Sunshine & Disco Faith Choir, Brendan Maclean, Whiskey Houston, Brooke Powers & Dandrogyny. Book now!
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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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Evolution: Torres Strait Islander Masks
Explore the rich history of mask making and the significance of masks in Torres Strait Islander culture and ceremonies.
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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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Back from the Dead
ABC’s Science Friction Live at Melbourne Museum
Thursday 6 December 6.30pm
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Hello Museum Dino Disco
Say hello at the Dinosaur Disco and enjoy a special evening opening of the Children's Gallery and Garden.
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First Peoples Tour
Enjoy a guided tour of the Bunjilaka Aboriginal Cultural Centre at Melbourne Museum and experience the vibrant cultures of Indigenous Australia
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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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Museum Playdates
Come and play in our newest program for 2 to 5 year olds.
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Nocturnal X Nakhane
Nocturnal is proud to be presenting Nakhane, the South African LGBITQA+ trailblazer with the startling voice who has been taking over the world with his second album You Will Not Die.
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First Peoples
Celebrating the history, culture, achievements and survival of Victoria’s Aboriginal people.
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Before Hours Tour
Join an early morning, small group tour of Melbourne Museum before it opens
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Melbourne Museum Tours
Enrich your visit to Melbourne Museum with a small group guided tour.
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VIP shopping night
We're inviting you, our Museum Members, to visit and peruse the Melbourne Museum shop in an after-hours shopping event.
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Milarri Garden trail
Explore Bunjilaka's beautiful Indigenous garden.
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Children's Gallery
A wondrous place for babies to 5-year-olds to explore, play and learn.
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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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Curious?
A place for visitors to meet staff and find answers relating to the research, collections and the work of Museums Victoria.
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Wurreka
An etched zinc wall that spans the north wall of Birrarung Gallery and surrounds the entry to First Peoples.
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Bugs Alive!
The amazing world of insects and spiders!
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Wild
Over 600 birds, reptiles, mammals and amphibians from around the world.
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Dinosaur Walk
Walk among skeletons of prehistoric animals.
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Eel feeding
Watch a writhing mass of hungry eels gobble up their lunch!
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600 Million Years
The origin and evolution of life in Victoria.
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IMAX Melbourne
The most immersive cinematic experience in the world.
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The Melbourne Story
An exhibition packed with icons of the city's past and present.
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Forest Secrets
Walk through a stand of Victoria's mountain forests in the middle of the city.
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Darwin to DNA
The processes and mechanisms of evolution.
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Highlights tour
Introduction to the museum's displays.
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The Mind
Think about the workings of your own mind and the minds of others.
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Phar Lap
Australia's greatest racehorse.
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Royal Exhibition Building Tours
Discover the history and beauty of this magnificently restored building.
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Te Vainui O Pasifika
Watercraft and other objects from nearly every Pacific Island nation.
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Dynamic Earth
A brilliant, immersive exhibition about our ever-changing Earth.
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Marine Life
Dramatic underwater footage, vivid photographs and rare specimens bring Victoria’s marine animals to life.
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Museum Market Pop-Up Restaurant
Enjoy a glass of wine, coffee and lunch at Melbourne Museum’s Pop-Up Restaurant in May, overlooking the stunning Royal Exhibition Building.
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