What's on: Melbourne Museum

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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exhibition Until 20 JanuaryBunjilaka

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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exhibition Until 09 February

Nocturnal

Nocturnal waves the rainbow flag this month in celebration and appreciation of our vibrant queer culture with Sunshine & Disco Faith Choir, Brendan Maclean, Whiskey Houston, Brooke Powers & Dandrogyny. Book now!

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special event Friday 07 December 2018

Museum Lectures

Come on a journey of discovery with a new program of talks.

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talk Until 30 November

Image of a very large mask sitting on black plinth and supports with a white/neutral background.

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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exhibition Until 28 JanuaryBunjilaka

Soldiers in uniform next to a train carriage.

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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exhibition Until 09 December

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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activity Until 09 December

Child wearing a dinosaur costume dancing at the Jurassic Dinosaur Disco at Melbourne Museum

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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special event Friday 30 November 2018

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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tour Until 31 DecemberBunjilaka

ABC’s Science Friction Live

A series of hot button conversations about science, society and culture. Guaranteed to provoke!

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talk Until 06 December

Back from the Dead

ABC’s Science Friction Live at Melbourne Museum

Thursday 6 December 6.30pm

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Museum Playdates

Come and play in our newest program for 2 to 5 year olds.

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activity Until 11 December

Exhibition entry with visitors looking at language map

First Peoples

Celebrating the history, culture, achievements and survival of Victoria’s Aboriginal people.

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Two students using virtual reality googles to experience a road trip from the past to the future of travel in Victoria.

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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Before Hours Tour

Join an early morning, small group tour of Melbourne Museum before it opens

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tour Until 31 December

Nocturnal X Nakhane

Nocturnal is proud to be presenting Nakhane, the South African LGBITQA+ trailblazer with the startling voice who has been taking over the world with his second album You Will Not Die.

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special event Friday 01 February 2019

Milarri Garden trail

Explore Bunjilaka's beautiful Indigenous garden.

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Girl and her mother looking out the windows of a pretend train

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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special event Wednesday 05 December 2018

Melbourne Museum Tours

Enrich your visit to Melbourne Museum with a small group guided tour.

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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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Collection manager Bentley Bird checking drawers with eggs during collection audit in Ornithology store.

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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Woman talking to a crowd about the eels in the pond

Eel feeding

Watch a writhing mass of hungry eels gobble up their lunch!

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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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four people standing amongst rocks and grass

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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External view of Royal Exhibition Building from Nicholson Street

Royal Exhibition Building Tours

Discover the history and beauty of this magnificently restored building.

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Various sails within Te Pasifika gallery

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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What's on

When

Topic

Who

What

Mandela My Life: The Official Exhibition

Because of Her We Can

Make Believe

Nocturnal

Museum Lectures

Evolution: Torres Strait Islander Masks

For Country, for Nation

Meet a Lizard – Make a Lizard

Hello Museum Dino Disco

First Peoples Tour

ABC’s Science Friction Live

Back from the Dead

Museum Playdates

First Peoples

Road to Zero experience

Before Hours Tour

Nocturnal X Nakhane

Milarri Garden trail

Children's Gallery

VIP shopping night

Melbourne Museum Tours

Wurreka

Curious?

Bugs Alive!

Wild

Eel feeding

Dinosaur Walk

600 Million Years

IMAX Melbourne

The Melbourne Story

Forest Secrets

Darwin to DNA

Highlights tour

The Mind

Phar Lap

Royal Exhibition Building Tours

Te Vainui O Pasifika

Dynamic Earth

Marine Life

Museum Market Pop-Up Restaurant