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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Nocturnal
Explore the museum after hours with live music, bars, and delicious bites. Coming up in September: Kllo, Planéte and Pjenné.
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Field Notes
Coinciding with National Science Week (August 12–20), Field Notes presents a snapshot of some of the fieldwork undertaken by Museums Victoria scientists.
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Book Week at Melbourne Museum
We’re inviting children and families to join us here at Melbourne Museum for a range of special Book Week activities!
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Costume Parade and Story Time
Join the first annual Melbourne Museum, Children’s Book Week costume parade, and hear stories from award winning children’s authors from Museum Victoria.
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Reading time at the museum
Join us in the Children’s Gallery with some very special guests to celebrate Book Week – Escape to Everywhere.
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Museum Stories
‘Escape to Everywhere’ this Children’s Book Week with Museum Stories; a celebration of children’s literature, youthful curiosity and museum collections.
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Members Family Day
Celebrate Museum Members Family Day by bringing your non-member family or friends - free!
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First Peoples
Celebrating the history, culture, achievements and survival of Victoria’s Aboriginal people.
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Science Week pop-up
An array of animals collected on recent fieldwork by our scientists.
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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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Bugs Alive!
The amazing world of insects and spiders!
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Big Bug Family Night
Bring in the family to see, touch, hear and see bugs and visit the Bug Lab exhibition.
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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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Big Bugs on the loose
Giant bugs are on the loose at Melbourne Museum! You never know what you might see when you visit.
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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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Milarri Garden trail
Explore Bunjilaka's beautiful Indigenous garden.
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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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WWI: Love & Sorrow
One of the world's most destructive conflicts recalled through the experiences of eight people.
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Preparing to Roam the Dome
Reinstating the Royal Exhibition Building's dome promenade.
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The Melbourne Story
An exhibition packed with icons of the city's past and present.
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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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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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Curatorial Conversations
Humanities curators reveal some of the rich and remarkable stories behind recent acquisitions.
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