Explore our science
Explore the latest in science, research and discovery from Museums Victoria’s scientists. Watch our science videos and take a deep dive into our in-depth science stories.
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Unboxing the museum video series
In this series of videos our expert staff take you on an exclusive tour behind the scenes of our museums. They “unbox” some of their favourite objects giving you fascinating insights into our collection and giving you an exclusive behind the scenes look in our museums.
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19th Century Hummingbird Case
In the late 1800's this hummingbird display was built to house and display hundreds of hummingbirds collected from North and South America.
Video 2
Lord Howe Island Stick Insect
In this video Simon Hinkley tells us all about this remarkable insect and its numbers are being carefully looked after across the world.
Video 3
Orchard Swallowtail
What is a Orchard Swallowtail and what is a gynandromorph? In this episode Simon unveils a very rare gynandromorph in our entomology collection.
Video 4
Glass Sponge
In this episode Nish Nizar reveals an elusive and striking specimen, a glass sponge usually found in deep water off the Phillipines and Fiji.