• Exhibitions & Galleries

  Explore our collections and exhibitions after-hours and child-free.

  

  Antopia

  6 to 9pm | Touring Hall, Lower Level | Exhibition
  Explore a world of secret senses in this immersive, interactive experience that digitally reinterprets the world of ants. Get 20% off entry when you add on a ticket at checkout.

  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!

• Talks & Tours

  Learn something unexpected with a full program of short talks and tours.

  

  Going Underground

  6:45pm & 7:45pm | Research Institute Gallery, Ground Level | Expert Talk
  Delve into Victoria’s subterranean cave systems and discover the astounding fossil record of prehistoric megafauna preserved within. Presented by Tim Ziegler, Museum Victoria Collection Manager Vertebrate Palaeontology.

  Cess Pits, Sewers & Secrets

  7pm & 8pm | Melbourne Gallery, Upper Level | Expert Talk
  Get lost on the cess pits and sewers of Smell-bourne and step into Little Lon’s mysterious past, a realm of shadowy figures and hidden lives. Presented by Museums Victoria History and Technology Curators Matthew Churchward and Deb-Tout Smith.

  The Australian Megaraptors

  7:15pm & 8:15pm | Research Institute Gallery, Ground Level | Expert Talk
  From deep within opal mines, beneath tidal shore platforms, and cycled up from Blacksoil, uncover the secrets of the megaraptors: Australia's first and most successful carnivorous dinosaurs. Learn how subterranean opal hunting led to the discovery of some of Australia's earliest fossils, and what these animals can teach us about our deep past. Presented by Jake Kotevski, Museums Victoria PhD Candidate.

  Triceratops Tour

  7:30pm & 8:30pm | Triceratops, Ground Level | Tour
  Embark on an insider's journey through Triceratops: Fate of the Dinosaurs, unearthing gripping tales of accidental discovery, illuminating the hidden mysteries of fossil formation in Earths subterranean crust. Presented by Justin Wright, Museums Victoria’s Programs Officer.

• Activities & Music

  Unplug and play with fun activities for adults, music and more.

  

  Mini Masterpieces

  6 to 9pm | Main Foyer | Art Drop-in
  Channel your inner artist and drop-in to our make and take station to create a wearable bug inspired by underground dwelling insects.

  Dino Drag Bingo

  6:30pm, 7:30pm & 8:30pm | Museum Café, Ground Level | Bingo
  Unearth your fortune and dab your way to victory with dinosaur inspired Drag Bingo

  More coming soon

• Eat & Drink

  

  Menu

  Chicken Katsu Burger $17
  with tonkatsu sauce and slaw on a milk bun

  Chickpea Burger (vgn) $17
  with cashew pesto, alfalfra sprouts and pickled carrot

  Wood Fired Pepperoni Pizza $18
  with jalapenos and mozzarella

  Chilli Beef Nachos (gf) $16
  with guacamole and cheese sauce

  Bar Snacks

  Vege Crisps $6
  Popcorn $6

  vgn - vegan | gf - gluten free option available

  Enjoy food and drinks across the ground floor.

  Please note: to protect our collections, food and drinks are not permitted in gallery spaces.

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.