What's on
First Nations for Climate Action
With a deep connection to, and knowledge of, the land they care for, First Nations communities are a crucial but often overlooked voice in conversations about sustainability, climate action and environmental policy.
Fight for Survival
The story of a landmark moment in Australian History when communities united to save Victoria’s treasured Northland Secondary College.
Open Horizons
For the first time in Australia, see some of the most extraordinary items direct from the National Archaeological Museum, Greece.
Digital Art Class
From Triceratops to a world of bugs, Melbourne Museum is an amazing source of inspiration. Discover the wonders of digital drawing in this art and science focused workshop.
Triceratops: Fate of the Dinosaurs
Come face to face with one of the most awe-inspiring creatures ever to walk the Earth—the Triceratops.
Top Designs 2022
Discover the future of Victorian design at Top Designs, a multidisciplinary exhibition celebrating some of the finest works created by VCE and VET students from 2021.
wurukur djuanduk balag-Ancestors Are Calling
Singing objects, held in Melbourne Museum, back home. Song composed in multiple First Peoples languages, accompanied by a string quartet.
Connected Worlds: Myth in Motion
Three experts join host Gillian Shepherd in exploring the exchange of ideas, practices and syncretism in myth and religion in the ancient world.
First Peoples
Celebrating the history, culture, achievements and survival of Victoria’s Aboriginal people.
Museum trail
Adventure awaits! Use our summer trail to explore Melbourne Museum's galleries and discover - or rediscover - wonderful objects, places, and animals along the way.
Children’s Gallery
A wondrous place for babies to 5-year-olds to explore, play and learn.
SHOUSE + m8riarchy + Komang
Returning to Melbourne Music Week to play a very special show at Melbourne Museum.
Auslan tours
Join one of our free Auslan tours for an overview of some of the museum's displays.
Connected Worlds: Final Journeys – Afterlife and Underworld
Host Gillian Shepherd and three experts explore routes to the afterlife, roadmaps of the Underworld and ancient Greek grave furnishings.
Open Horizons family weekend celebration
Join us for this family friendly celebration of Open Horizons: Ancient Greek Journeys and Connections
Milarri Garden trail
Explore Bunjilaka Aboriginal Cultural Centre's beautiful Indigenous garden.
Connecting With Nature
Find inspiration and tranquility this winter in Melbourne Museum’s Learning Lab.
Tiny Tours
We’re going on an adventure! Would you like to come along...?
Fight for Survival
Curators and story holders of the ‘Fight for Survival’ exhibition talk about the significance of the grassroots campaign against the closing Northland Secondary College.
Fight for Survival (Online)
Can't make it to Melbourne Museum? Join us via webinar.
Tok stori Vikitolia Pasifiki and Te Vainui O Pasifika
Welcome to Te Vainui O Pasifika | the great waters of the Pacific peoples.
Mini Mega Model Museum
Welcome to the Mini Mega Model Museum, where the apples are wax, the Colosseum is small and the models really work!
Wurreka
An etched zinc wall that spans the north wall of Birrarung Gallery and surrounds the entry to First Peoples.
WORLDS Immersive – Learning Lab
An experience where art and science collide to explore the patterns and evolution of nature and our relationship to it.
The Listies totally serious 100% fact filled guide to the Melbourne Museum
Join Rich (the smart one) and Matt (the other one) as they venture forth to discover the secrets of the Learnadome (what Matt calls the Museum).
Dinosaurs of Antarctica IMAX 3D
Explore a prehistoric world now lost to ice!
Museum Alive IMAX 3D
Join Sir David Attenborough on a nocturnal adventure through London’s famous Natural History Museum.
River Connections – Learning Lab
Award winning River Connections is an immersive projection experience in Melbourne Museum's Learning Lab.
Museums Victoria Lectures
Come on a journey of discovery with a program of talks.
Eel feeding
Watch a writhing mass of hungry eels gobble up their lunch!
Road to Zero experience
The world’s first immersive experience that explores a future free from deaths and serious injuries on our roads.
IMAX Melbourne
The most immersive cinematic experience in the world.
The Melbourne Story
An exhibition packed with icons of the city's past and present.
Forest Secrets
Walk through a stand of Victoria's mountain forests in the middle of the city.
Bugs Alive!
The amazing world of insects and spiders!
Dinosaur Walk
Walk among skeletons of prehistoric animals.
600 Million Years
The origin and evolution of life in Victoria.
Phar Lap
Australia's greatest racehorse.
Dynamic Earth
A brilliant, immersive exhibition about our ever-changing Earth.
Bite-Sized Science
Join us for Bite-Sized Science on Saturday mornings to hear and learn more about our world!
Story Seekers
Every object tells a story; which will you uncover today?
The Promising Rise of Robotics
How will innovations in robotics and automation research impact our lives and work in the future? Hear about the latest developments from industry leaders.