• Exhibitions & Galleries

  Titanic: The Artefact Exhibition

  6 to 10pm | Touring Hall, Lower Ground Level | Exhibition

  

  One of the most famous tragedies in modern history, the story of the Titanic and its ill-fated maiden voyage continues to enthral, more than 110 years since she sank to the bottom of the ocean. Book your timed session with your Nocturnal ticket.

  Last entry to the exhibition is 8:45pm

  Unfinished Business

  6 to 8pm | Bunjilaka, Ground Level | Exhibition 
  An exhibition of photographic portraits revealing the stories of 30 First Nations people with lived experience of disability from across Australia. 

  First Peoples

  6PM 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 full of 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, learn about the Earth's structure from hundreds of specimens from Museum Victoria's geological collections, and see a world of insects, spiders, snails and other invertebrates in Bugs Alive!

• Talks & Tours

  Lightyears Apart

  7:45pm & 8:30pm | Gandel Gondwana Garden, Upper Level | Expert Talk
  Journey beyond our solar system to explore other planetary wonders, revealing the mysteries and diversity of the cosmos. Presented by Stephanie Bernard, Learning Facilitator at Scienceworks.

  Going Underground

  6:45pm & 8pm | 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 of Vertebrate Palaeontology.

  Triceratops Tour

  6:15pm & 7:30pm | Triceratops, Ground Level | Tour
  
  Embark on an insider's journey through Triceratops: Fate of the Dinosaurs, unearthing gripping tales of discovery, smuggling, forgery and lost relics, illuminating the hidden mysteries of fossil acquisition. Presented by Justin Wright, Museums Victoria Programs Officer.

  Scales & Tails

  7pm & 8:15pm | Research Institute Gallery, Ground Level | Expert Talk
  Journey through reptile evolution and diversity, unravelling the divergent worlds of snakes and lizards. Discover the remarkable stories that have shaped these creatures over eons, worlds apart yet intricately connected. Presented by Rocio Aguilar and Jessica Fenker, Researchers in Herpetology at the Museums Victoria Research Institute.

  Threads

  6:30pm & 7:15pm | Immersive Digital Studio, Ground Level | Artist Talk
  Journey through stories of culture, race and identity with artists Maria Birch-Morunga and Kate Robinson as they introduce and present their new immersive stop motion animation Threads.

• Activities & Music

  Drag Bingo  

  

  6:30, 7:30 & 8:30pm | Museum Café, Ground Level | Bingo 
  Pop-in for a game of bingo with Simple the Drag Qween for a chance to win heaps of prizes.

  DJ Friday (Headhunters, PBS FM)

  6pm to 9pm | Foyer, Ground Level | Music 
  Elle Young, the host of 'Headhunters’ on PBS, is a seasoned DJ who brings a vibrant fusion of rhythmic focused selections inspired by global sounds.

  Mini Masterpieces

  6pm to 9pm | Foyer, Ground Level | Make & Create
  Fold, crease and create your own paper fan inspired by the stylish accessories that graced the decks of the Titanic and some of our favourite naturalist illustrations from Museums Victoria’s Rare Book collection.

• Eat & Drink

  

  Menu

  Portobello mushroom burger with jalapeno mayo and vegan cheddar on a pumpkin bun (vg | gfo)
  Classic cheeseburger with grass-fed beef patty, pickles, burger sauce and cheddar on a seeded milk bun
  Chicken katsu burger with panko chicken, tonkatsu sauce and slaw on a seeded milk bun
  Loaded chilli dog with cheese sauce and guacamole
  vg - vegan | gfo - 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

We can assist with any access requirements you may have for this program, please contact our team on 13 11 02 or email us at [email protected] to discuss how we can support your Museum visit.