What does the thought of picking up a bug do to you? It’s just a day in the life for our Live Exhibits keepers. 

Close encounters with Mallee insects.

A myth for each leg: from the deadly Daddy Long-legs to swallowing spiders in your sleep.

A knowledgeable Museum expert will reveal a selection of insects, lizards and snakes from the Museum’s live animal collection.

How do you study a bee so small it can barely be seen? 

Join cicada expert and enthusiast, Dr Claire Keely, for a closer look at these fascinating insects.

Both entrances to the Science and Life Gallery create a sense of wonder. From the massive blue whale skeleton in the Main Foyer and Walk to the theatrical display of transformation in the Evolution Gallery, there is definitely something to spark curiosity in your guests.

We rely on bees for so much, but do you know the difference between the iconic European Honey Bee and Australian native bees? And what you can do to help them?

At Museums Victoria we are often asked: “What kind of spider is this? It was in my house! Is it dangerous?”

Learn about land crayfish and their burrows.

At some times in a spider’s life it is easy to tell, but at other times it can be impossible.

What do Melbourne’s laneways, the Spotswood Pumping Station at Scienceworks, and termite mounds all have in common?

Separating fact from folklore 

Apart from their intrinsic right to be here, spiders do humans a power of good as well.

What can we do to help the platypus?

Think you know tigers? What about those found in Australia? 

When is a tiger not a cat, a fox not a canine, and a jelly fish not a fish? Unfortunately, more often than you might think.

The story of Leadbeater's Possum is a remarkable one. 

In addition to the development of his moth and butterfly collection, George Lyell’s letters reveal much about his personal relationships.

Unlike their Asian counterparts, Australian orchids like the rosy spider orchid, pictured below, are beautifully understated. Delicate and beautiful, they are not flashy like the orchids available at your local nursery.

And does this dragon still exist?

Mini mega creations that need some special care.

What do a Platypus, a Dragonfish and a Scorpion all have in common?

The stranding of a dead whale offers scientists a rare opportunity to study these elusive giants.

If there’s one place in the world that knows about extinction, it’s a natural history museum.

Fossils are the only means we have to study and display ancient animals, but what makes a fossil ‘real’?

Professor Deirdre Coleman, Nik McGrath and Simon Hinkley join Richelle Hunt in the ABC Radio Melbourne Studio.

Impact of fires on biodiversity on a scale not seen since species records were first kept. Loss is in the ‘trillions’ of animals due to climate change crisis. 

The amazing world of insects and spiders!

From ancient eggs to delicate shells, explore how small wonders reveal the past.

This month's beginners digital art class will be drawing inspiration from Museum Victoria’s bird collection.

Dr. Katie Date unveils incredible bird specimens from the Museum Victoria collection for this month’s Digital Art Class.

From Triceratops to a world of bugs, Melbourne Museum is an amazing source of inspiration. Discover the wonders of digital drawing in this art and science focused workshop.

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