Bug Lab
Zoom in on the evolutionary genius of bugs and discover how humans are using bugs as inspiration for new technologies.
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Ganbu Yalingbu. Ngulu-Bulok.
Celebrating a major turning point in Australian history, Bunjilaka presents an exhibition marking the 50th Anniversary of the 1967 Referendum. This collection of work by local Koorie artists reflects on a national movement united for Aboriginal Human Rights.
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Museum Inside Out
A love song to arouse the secret worlds of a curious collection
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Nocturnal
Coming up in October: Slum Sociable, Fortunes. & Myles Mac.
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Museum Moves
Wake up with the museum in this highly original event!
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First Peoples
Celebrating the history, culture, achievements and survival of Victoria’s Aboriginal people.
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School holiday activities
This spring we'll be exploring the world of Bugs. Make a bug, see a bug, be a bug.
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Polyglot Theatre's Ants
Ants and children in the museum. Who knows what will happen?
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Ant Antennae
Make your own ant antennae to wear and join the Polyglot Theatre's Ants performance.
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a Bit na Ta
A contemporary soundscape exploring the hundred years leading to Papua New Guinea’s independence.
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Stick Insect Egg Sorting
Try your hand at finding and sorting out stick insect eggs.
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Vikings
The largest collection of Viking artefacts ever displayed in Australia.
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Top Designs 2018
A sneak peek at the future of Australian design.
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Hidden Histories
This year on Remembrance day Bunjilaka Aboriginal Cultural Centre will be highlighting the too often forgotten and ignored histories of the Homeland Wars between Victoria’s First Peoples and its settlers and the brutal massacres that occurred throughout Victoria.
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You Can't Do That
A celebration of Melbourne fashion designers, models and industry luminaries from the 1960s to today.
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Invisible Farmer Pop-Up Display
Explore objects and interviews from the nation-wide project mapping the diverse, innovative and vital role of women in Australian agriculture.
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Romp and Stomp 2017
A special event for children five years old and under to celebrate Children’s Week at Melbourne Museum.
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Serpent Dreaming Women
Watch as performers weave between past, present and future creatively addressing the constraints, challenges and controls in women's lives in a process of decolonisation.
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Australian of the Year 2017
Features personal objects selected by the award winners that have valued significance to them, communicating something special about their lives and experiences.
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The astronomical lantern slide
This talk traces the development of the astronomical lantern set and its use in Australia, with a focus on the cultural interpretations of popular astronomy.
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Hello Hollow
Who lives in your hollow tree? A bat? Bird? Possum? Glider?
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Comics and Superheros
In celebration of the First Peoples Marramb-ik exhibition in the Birrarung Gallery join us and comic artist Michael Camilleri and spend the day learning the skills to create your own comic strip about a superhero that you love.
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Curatorial Conversations
Humanities curators reveal some of the rich and remarkable stories behind recent acquisitions.
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Vicdeaf Family Day
Join us for a fun family afternoon of entertainment for everyone.
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Children's Gallery
A wondrous place for babies to 5-year-olds where children will explore, play and learn.
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Marramb-ik (I Am)
An exhibition of storytelling through comic pop culture incorporating identity, heroes and language.
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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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Milarri Garden trail
Explore Bunjilaka's beautiful Indigenous garden.
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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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Wurreka
An etched zinc wall that spans the north wall of Birrarung Gallery and surrounds the entry to First Peoples.
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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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Discovery Centre
A fun place to learn about interesting stuff.
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Darwin to DNA
The processes and mechanisms of evolution.
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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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Te Vainui O Pasifika
Watercraft and other objects from nearly every Pacific Island nation.
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History, Culture and Collections
Monthly lecture series presented by Museums Victoria's Humanities Department.
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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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Highlights tour
Introduction to the museum's displays.
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Royal Exhibition Building Tours
Discover the history and beauty of this magnificently restored building.
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