Nocturnal X Midsumma Festival
See Melbourne Museum transformed and discover what happens at night when the dinosaurs doze, and the exhibitions come alive.
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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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School holiday activities
Summer school holiday activities at Melbourne Museum.
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Above, Below and Beyond: Metro Tunnels
What will Melbourne look like in the future?
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Above, Below and Beyond: Metro Tunnel Virtual Reality
Take a virtual tour of the construction happening under our city.
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Road to Zero school holiday activity
Wearing a helmet is super important for keeping your head safe.
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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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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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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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Decolonise and Moisturise
An immersive workshop on decolonising art practices and self care facilitated by Candy Bowers.
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Hello Possums Story Time
Join your friends for Hello Possums Story Time in the Pauline Gandel Children’s Gallery at Melbourne Museum.
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Silent Witness
Jim Berg’s photographic exhibition of Scar trees.
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It’s hard to make hats for flamingos!
A special panel event with the makers, artisans, designers, sculptors and creators behind Make Believe: The Story of the Myer Christmas Windows.
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Before Hours Tour
Join an early morning, small group tour of Melbourne Museum before it opens
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From the Heart
Marking the 10th anniversary of the 2009 Victorian Bushfires.
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Fashion Redux
Presented in partnership with Virgin Australia Fashion Festival Fashion Redux exhibition displays reimagined items from the museum's vast and fascinating collection.
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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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Lunar New Year at Melbourne Museum
Celebrate the Year of the Pig
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Museum Lectures
Come on a journey of discovery with a program of talks.
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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 Melbourne Fashion
This special edition of Nocturnal, curated in collaboration with the Virgin Australia Melbourne Fashion Festival (VAMFF), celebrates the opening of the festival with live music, performance, drinks, and late night access to museum exhibitions.
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First Peoples
Celebrating the history, culture, achievements and survival of Victoria’s Aboriginal people.
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Hilarity in Print
We like books. You like books. Melbourne has always loved books!
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Melbourne Museum Tours
Enrich your visit to Melbourne Museum with a small group guided tour.
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Museum Members Summer Party
It’s time to celebrate all things summer, members and museums!
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Fashion and Ethics: Knowing your clothes
Join Ethical Clothing Australia and the Melbourne Museum as we meet the people behind the labels at some of Australia’s most ethical brands.
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Milarri Garden trail
Explore Bunjilaka's beautiful Indigenous garden.
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From Sketch to Sample
In this three part workshop, learn how professional designers develop their ideas, create patterns and work with manufacturers, to create high end fashion pieces.
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Hot to Trot: Phar Lap's Fashion Revamp
Reuse, revamp and runway this VAMFF with a catwalk fashion extravaganza with Australia’s most iconic horse Phar Lap.
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The History of Money
Money, trade and the human experience lecture series
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Listening for nature
Discover how sound recordings reveal the secrets of nature with Dr Karen Rowe’s work on birds in Australia and Sulawesi.
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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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Illuminating Nature
Learn how a Melbourne watchmaker and amateur scientist used the art of magic lantern projection to present scientific discoveries of the natural world.
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Gut feelings; Your mind, your microbes
An expert panel explains the latest research on how our guts and mental health are linked and what we can do to be healthy and happy from the inside out.
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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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Eel feeding
Watch a writhing mass of hungry eels gobble up their lunch!
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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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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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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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