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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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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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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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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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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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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ABC’s Science Friction Live
A series of hot button conversations about science, society and culture. Guaranteed to provoke!
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The Future of Sex
ABC’s Science Friction Live at Melbourne Museum
Thursday 1 November 6.30pm
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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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Is corporate social responsibility just a PR tool?
Join leading thinkers as they discuss how sustainable business models work – in theory, and in practice.
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First Peoples
Celebrating the history, culture, achievements and survival of Victoria’s Aboriginal people.
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Halloween Behind the Scenes Tours
Enter through our locked doors and walk through our empty corridors to meet museum experts as they share the weird, the wonderful and the downright creepy.
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Nocturnal
Blow off some steam at Nocturnal with Lanks, CLYPSO, Adult.Films & DJ Susan.
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Fearsome Continent
Don't miss America's leading Paleontologist, Dr Lindsay Zanno in her only public event in Australia.
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Before Hours Tour
Join an early morning, small group tour of Melbourne Museum before it opens
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Milarri Garden trail
Explore Bunjilaka's beautiful Indigenous garden.
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Phar Lap Fashion Parade at Melbourne Museum
Celebrate with Phar Lap this Melbourne Cup Day.
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Television and Cultural Diversity
Discover how the histories of migration and television in Australia are intertwined, and how migrants are represented in the industry and on screen.
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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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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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Wurreka
An etched zinc wall that spans the north wall of Birrarung Gallery and surrounds the entry to First Peoples.
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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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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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Melbourne Museum Tours
Enrich your visit to Melbourne Museum with a small group guided tour.
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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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WWI: Love & Sorrow
One of the world's most destructive conflicts recalled through the experiences of eight people.
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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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Members Masterclass: Sensory Workshop
This spring, we’re excited to announce our first Masterclass with Incy Wincy Fingers!
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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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