A group of friends laughing and chatting at an after dark Melbourne Museum Event

December Nocturnal: Museum After Dark

All that Glitters

What
18+ EVENT
When
Tickets
Adult $32
Concession $30
Member $27

Bid farewell to the end of the year at Nocturnal, your adult’s only invite to explore the captivating world of all things sparkling at Melbourne Museum.

Whether you’re looking for a unique date night, a Thursday night out with friends or the perfect spot for your end of year celebration, we’ve got you covered.

Immerse yourself in all that glitters and glistens with a full program of themed talks and tours. Dress to dazzle and enjoy live music, themed cocktails and fun activities for adults.

Full Program and tickets launching in February.

Program & Schedule

  • people cheering with drinks in the Dinosaur Walk.
    To the Cretaceous period! Cheers!

    First Peoples

    6 to 8pm | Bunjilaka, Ground Level | Exhibition
    Through the voices and languages of the south-eastern First Peoples community, the First Peoples exhibition celebrates the cultures of First Peoples with its rich traditions of performance, storytelling, artwork, and knowledge sharing, set against the history of survival throughout the ongoing impacts of colonisation.

    Melbourne Story

    6 to 9pm | Melbourne Story, Upper Level | Exhibition
    Melbourne Story is packed with icons of the city's past and present – tales of heroes and scoundrels, growth and decline, and the changing ways Melburnians live, work and play.

    Triceratops: Fate of the Dinosaurs

    6 to 9pm | Science & Life Gallery, Ground Level | Exhibition
    An immersive voyage into a lost world to explore the landscapes of the Cretaceous and get to know the creatures that thrived there.

    Science & Life Gallery

    6 to 9pm | Science & Life Gallery, Ground Level | Exhibition
    Walk past the skeletons of 17 prehistoric animals through Dinosaur Walk, discover the origin of life in Victoria told through fossils, models, animatronics and animations, and see a world of insects, spiders, snails and other invertebrates in Bugs Alive!

  • Learn something new with short talks and tours led by our museum experts. Full program coming in February.

  • Unplug and play with fun activities for adults, music and more. Full program coming in February.

  • A woman smiles as she hands a order of food to museum goers.
    Food and drinks are available from our friendly bar staff.

    Menu

    TBC

Accessibility

Please view our accessibility page for general information. Contact our team on 13 11 02 or email us at [email protected] to discuss how we can support your visit.

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