• Exhibitions & Galleries

  

  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 new with short talks and tours led by our museum experts.

  

  Strike!

  6:15pm & 8pm | Melbourne Story, Upper Level | Short Spot Talk
  The Sunshine Harvester strike of 1911 ignited one of Australia’s most significant industrial disputes. Learn about the impact of this strike on the fight for the eight-hour day and it's lasting impact on the future of worker’s rights with a Museums Victoria Visitor Engagement Officer.

  Standing Strong

  6:30pm & 7:30pm | First Peoples, Ground Level | Expert Talk
  Learn about First Peoples rights and resilience with Museums Vicotria Cultural Interpreter, Tilly Doran and Roving Curator Ricki Nelson.

  After the Burn

  7:45 to 7:45pm | Museums Victoria Research Institute Gallery, Ground Level | Expert Talk
  In nature, every action sparks a reaction. As bushfires grow more intense, researchers are tracking how birds and mammals respond and what these reactions reveal about ecosystem resilience. Presented by Liam Meredith, Research Assistance in the Birds and Mammals department at Museums Victoria.

  Taking a Stand

  7:15pm & 8:15pm | Melbourne Story, Upper Level | Expert Talk
  Hear from Michelle Stevenson, Head of History & Technology at Museums Victoria about some of the most interesting objects and stories relating to protest, acts of resistance and activism in our

• Activities & Music

  Full program of music, performance and interactive activities curated with Melbourne Fringe Festival launching 22 August.

  

  Protest Badges

  6 to 9pm | Foyer, Ground Level | Make & Create
  Make a statement and design your own protest and activism badge to wear loud and proud.

• Eat & Drink

  

  Menu

  vgn=Vegan   v=Vegetarian   gf=Gluten Free

  Hot Food	Cost
  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	Cost
  Tyrells Crinkly Chips – Sea Salted / Cheddar / Salt & Vinegar	$6
  Maltesers	$7
  Popcorn – Sweet & Salty / Butter	$8
  Choc Tops – Vanilla / Boysenberry / Chocolate	$8.50

   

  Drinks	Cost
  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

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.