Marvellous Megafauna World
Main Foyer, ground level | 11am – 3pm
Make your own paper diorama of an ancient Australian landscape inspired by the Volcanic Plains of Western Victoria. Learn about some of the incredible megafauna and ancient flora of the region, while gaining an insight into First Peoples’ knowledge and the importance of Caring for Country.
Bite-Sized Science: Curiosities of the Desert and X-Ray Superpowers
Learning Lab Studio, ground level | Session 1: 12 noon | Session 2: 1pm
Are there dragons in the Australian deserts? Are they huge or tiny? With wings? What if I told you we can see inside them, and 3D print them?
These sessions are for family audiences, with children aged 6–12. Bite-Sized Science sessions include a 10–15 minute presentation followed by a question and answer (Q&A). Places are limited so please arrive early.
Marine Creatures | Marine Sciences
Sci pod, ground level | 10AM – 2PM
Discoveries from the deep – See some of the amazing marine life from our collections. How do they adapt to survive in the deep?
Rocks and Minerals | Geology & Mineralogy
600 million years, ground level | 10am – 2pm
See highlights from the museum’s amazing collections including beautiful, useful and ancient rocks and minerals. Hear about how nature formed them and the science behind their unusual appearance.
Prehistoric Planet | Palaeontology
Science and Life Gallery, ground level | 10AM – 2PM
Fossils from the age of dinosaurs, prehistoric giants of the sea, and ice age megabeasts, including a sneak peek at the latest palaeontological discoveries never-before shown in public. Presented by Museums Victoria’s palaeontologists.
Insects and their Amazing Cousins | Entomology
Science and Life Gallery, ground level | 10AM – 2PM
Beautiful and diverse - the world of insects is full of surprising adaptations that help these animals survive. Get a close look at rare and unusual specimens.
Art And Science | Preparators
Science and Life Gallery, ground level | 10AM – 2PM
From model making to taxidermy - The Museums Victoria Preparatory Team bring art and science together - creating the incredible models all over the museum and giving life to mounted animals.
Beyond the Screen
Learning Lab| 10am – 4.45pm
Embark on a journey into the future with a weekend activation of virtual experiences in Melbourne Museum’s first-of-its-kind digital immersive Learning Lab.
Triceratops Masks
MAIN FOYER, GROUND LEVEL | 11AM – 3PM
With its three horns, large frill and parrot-like beak, Triceratops is amongst the most iconic and recognizable land animals to have ever lived.
Make your own mask and visit Horridus- one of the world’s most complete Triceratops’ fossils at Melbourne Museum. Crease, tuck and fold your mask into shape then decorate it with the Colours of the Cretaceous colour palette- a special range inspired by the exhibition and created by Coloursmith by Taubmans.
