Experience Nocturnal: Museum After Dark, our monthly evening series exclusively for adults.
Whether you’re looking for a unique date night or a new way to spend a Thursday night in Melbourne, we’ve got you covered.
Choose your own adventure with two levels of exhibitions and fun activities for adults. Learn something new with a full program of expert led talks and tours.
Bring your pals or come as you are and enjoy food, drinks, music and late-night access to Melbourne Museum until 9:30pm.
Full Program coming soon.
Tickets
Adult $25
Concession $22.50
Member $20
Add-ons:
Lego Star Wars $33 to $38
Galloway Hoard $10.50 to $15
Date & Time
Thursday 13 November
6 to 9:30pm
PROGRAM & SCHEDULE
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.
Stronger Families, Stronger Communities
6 to 8pm | Bunjilaka, Ground Level | Exhibition
Elevating the voices of nine First Nations men wo have taken part in the Dardi Munwurro’s healing and leadership programs, this show explores the themes of strength, healing, resilience and cultural pride of the individuals working to break cycles of trauma and build stronger communities.
Melbourne Story
6 to 9:30pm | 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.
Our Wondrous Planet
6 to 9:30pm | Melbourne Story, Upper Level | Exhibition
Experience our planet's intricate and interconnected ecosystems, from rainforests to coral reefs to polar seas. Large scale projections and hands-on interactives bring these worlds to life.
Triceratops: Fate of the Dinosaurs
6 to 9:30pm | 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 9:30pm | 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
First Peoples Exhibition Introduction
6:30pm | Bunjilaka, Ground Level | Expert Talk
Learn about Bunjilaka Aboriginal Cultural Centre and the First Peoples exhibition with Charlie Miller, First Peoples Programs Officer at Museums Victoria.
Ants vs Grasshoppers
7pm | Our Wonderous Planet, Upper Level | Expert Talk
Dr Tessa Smith, Assistant Collection Manager, Palaeontology will take you into Aesop’s tale of ‘The Ant and the Grasshopper’ and some of the wonderous real ways these two types of animals work, play and survive.
Triceratops Tour
7:30pm & 8pm | Triceratops, Ground Level | Tour
Embark on an insider's journey through Triceratops: Fate of the Dinosaurs and uncover the secrets behind one of the most complete triceratops fossils ever found. Presented by Dani Measday, Conservator, Natural Sciences.
DJ Steely Ann
6 to 9pm
Steely Ann has been spinning her supremely crafted sounds across Victoria since 2010, always delivering dynamic, high energy sets that transform bars, festivals, and dance floors. Her selections are a blend of synth-pop, funk and disco, soulful classic house and anything with serious groove to create a delectable musical journey. Steely has brought her expert touch to such events as Golden Plains Festival, Hobart’s Dark Mofo Festival, The Beechworth High Hops Festival and more. With her genre-spanning approach and immersive world building, Steely Ann continues to leave an impression long after the music fades.
Menu
vgn=Vegan v=Vegetarian gf=Gluten Free
Hot Food
Chicken katsu burger, tonkatsu sauce, spicy slaw $16.50
Cheeseburger, angus beef patty, bread & butter pickles, seeded bun $16.50
Vada pav sliders, spiced potato fritters, tamarind, coriander chutney (2) vgn $16.50
Nachos, pico de gallo, guacamole, jalapeno, cheese sauce v, gf $16.50
Grab & Go
Tyrells Crinkly Chips – Sea Salted / Cheddar / Salt & Vinegar $6
Maltesers $7
Popcorn – Sweet & Salty / Butter $8
Choc Tops – Vanilla / Boysenberry / Chocolate $8.50
Drinks
Signature Cocktail $16
Signature Mocktail $14
Morgan’s Bay Cuvee Sparkling $12
Morgan’s Bay Sauvignon Blanc $11
Morgan’s Bay Shiraz Cabernet $11
Furphy Lager $10
Pipsqueak Apple Cider $10
James Boags - Premium Light $8
Heaps Normal XPA $8
Pepsi / Pepsi Max / Solo / Lemonade / Cool Ridge $5
ACCESSIBILITY
A Visual Story is available for this experience.
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.
