Nocturnal | Museum After Dark

What: 18+ EVENT
When: Select dates
6 to 9pm
Tickets: See below for session and ticket details.

Nocturnal is your monthly invite to experience Melbourne Museum after-hours and child free.

Whether you’re looking for unique date night ideas, a Thursday evening out with friends in the city, or fun activities for adults in Melbourne, we’ve got you covered. With two levels of exhibitions exploring science, culture, nature, art and history, a full program of themed talks and tours and a special line-up of interactive activities, you’ll never run out of things to talk about.

Start the weekend early, learn something new, and let your hair down with music, food and drinks until 9pm.

Upcoming Events

Uncle Larry giving a First Peoples talk at Nocturnal, Melbourne Museum.

18+ event Thursday 10 July

Museum After Dark | Nocturnal: Next Gen

Celebrate NAIDOC Week and the next generation of leaders and changemakers at Nocturnal: Next Gen.

A Museums Victoria expert giving a talk in the Museums Victoria Research Institute Gallery during Nocturnal, Melbourne Museum.

18+ event Thursday 14 August

Museum After Dark | Nocturnal: Decoded

Decode the wonders of our universe and celebrate National Science Week at Nocturnal, your adults only invite to experience Melbourne Museum up late and child free.

Adults listening to a talk about Horridus the triceratops while standing around the imposing 85% complete fossil.

18+ event Thursday 18 September

Museum After Dark | Force of Nature

Step into the wild after-dark and marvel at the wonders of the natural world at Nocturnal: Force of Nature, your adults only invite to explore Melbourne Museum after-hours and child free.

18+ event Thursday 9 October

Museum After Dark | Nocturnal: Action-Reaction

Investigate the mechanics of change at Nocturnal: Action-Reaction, your monthly invite to experience Melbourne Museum after-hours and child-free.

18+ event Thursday 13 November

Museum After Dark | Nocturnal: Myths & Legends

Legendary treasures, fierce sagas, and mythical creatures come to life at Nocturnal: Myths and Legends, exclusively for adults.

People dancing during a child-free evening during nocturnal, Melbourne Museum.

18+ event Thursday 11 December

Museum After Dark | Nocturnal: All That Glitters

Step into a world of sparkle and shine at Nocturnal: All That Glitters with adults-only after-hours museum access and shimmering surprises.

Woman looking at butterfly collection behind glass

A bar-person prepares a cocktail in a shaker.

People learning about reptiles such as the blue tongue lizard in the Museums Victoria Research Gallery at Nocturnal, Melbourne Museum

A bingo wheel is turned as seated players look on.

Three people sit at table and eat burgers and hotdogs

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.