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Melbourne Museum is one of Australia's biggest and most loved museums. Melbourne Museum is also home to the world's largest screen - IMAX Melbourne Museum.
Melbourne Museum explores life in Victoria, from our natural environment to our culture and history. Located on Wurundjeri Country in Carlton Gardens (Melbourne, Australia), opposite the World Heritage Listed Royal Exhibition Building, the award-winning Melbourne Museum houses a permanent collection in eight galleries, including one just for children. Melbourne Museum also features the Bunjilaka A
18/06/2026
Celebrate the young minds shaping the future of design. 🧠💡
Featuring works across 9 design study areas from exceptional students across the state, discover creative solutions to today's big questions.
From safer city cycling to fashion designed for those with chronic illnesses, what perspectives will you uncover?
📅 Open until 26 July 2026
🎟️ Entry included with Museum entry: https://brnw.ch/21x3r5K
Top Designs is a VCE Season of Excellence event presented by the Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority This exhibition is generously supported by Learning Partner, Swinburne University of Technology.
Image: Desktop Greenhouse by Cameron O'Keefe. Top Designs 2026. Photograph by Nicole Cleary, courtesy of the Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority.
Creative Victoria.
17/06/2026
Join us for a peek at some of Museums Victoria’s extraordinary, rare marine science books at this unique cultural event presented by Melbourne Museum as part of Melbourne Rare Book Week.
Presented by Museums Victoria’s expert librarians and curators, this rare book viewing will delve into Museums Victoria’s fascinating collection of rare marine books and scientific artwork.
This event is being held in conjunction with the The Paper Argonaut: Adventures in Art, Science and Rare Books talk and is proudly presented as part of Melbourne Rare Book Week.
📅 Saturday 25 July
🕜 2.30-4pm
🔗 Plan your visit:
Treasures from the Sea Rare Book Display | What's on | Melbourne Museum Join us for a peek at some of Museums Victoria’s extraordinary, rare marine science books at this unique cultural event presented by Melbourne Museum as part of Melbourne Rare Book Week.
15/06/2026
Warm up by the forge these winter school holidays as you build your own gladiator helmet in our Creative Lab workshop.
Learn about Ancient Rome and how Roman fighters used helmets, masks and symbols to tell powerful stories in the arena.
📅 Saturday 27 June to Sunday 12 July
⏰ 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1:30pm
🎟️ The arena awaits. Book now 👉 https://brnw.ch/21x3lyd
Creative Victoria
14/06/2026
Time to shed some old beliefs. If you think snakes are out to get you, we hate to hiss and tell you this but you've been listening to some pretty sssuspect stories.
🐍 Snakes don't chase people for fun.
🐍 Not all snakes are aggressive.
🐍 Most snakes would rather avoid humans altogether.
In other words, they're far less interested in you than you are in them.
We're shedding light on eight common snake myths and separating the facts from the fiction, so you can stop letting hiss-teria constrict your understanding.
Pictured: Not a snake.
🔗 Learn more https://brnw.ch/21x3kqZ.
13/06/2026
Today, on World Doll Day, we’re excited to share that a major exhibition exploring the design evolution of one of the world’s most iconic dolls Barbie, is coming to Melbourne Museum later this year. 💗
Created by the Design Museum in London, Barbie®: The Exhibition invites you on a journey through the Barbie universe, featuring over 250 remarkable objects, from rare and innovative dolls to dream-worthy designs spanning 1959 to today.
See legendary highlights including the original 1959 Barbie doll, the groundbreaking Day to Night Barbie doll (1985), and the best-selling Totally Hair™ Barbie doll (1992).
Other objects from this historic brand will include Dreamhouses, vehicles and furniture, including the first ever Barbie Dreamhouse™ from 1962.
Be the first to book your ticket and see the internationally acclaimed Barbie: The Exhibition, right here in Melbourne!
📅 Opens 28 November 2026
☝️ Book tickets now: https://brnw.ch/21x3jtj
Creative Victoria
Barbie ®: The Exhibition Enter the iconic Barbie universe and delight in over 250 nostalgic, rare, and innovative dolls and accessories dating from 1959 to the present day.
12/06/2026
Curious about the treasures housed within our collection? Join us for an enlightening journey on our Guided Highlights Tour.
Explore our permanent exhibitions with a knowledgeable guide who will share intriguing insights behind our most cherished artefacts.
After the tour, revisit your favourite galleries at your own pace, relax in the café and browse the store for a local souvenir.
📅 Daily (Excluding Mondays)
⏰ 10:30 to 11:15am | 2:30 to 3:15pm
🔗 Plan your visit now 👉 https://brnw.ch/21x3hMN
12/06/2026
A winter adventure awaits you at Melbourne Museum these school holidays!
⚔️ Craft your own gladiator identity in Creative Lab: Rise of the Gladiators.
🖌️ Leave your mark on the towering “ruins” of Ancient Rome in Mosaic Monuments.
🛏️ Experience an unforgettable night at the museum at our Family Museum Sleepover.
🔍 Help light the spark of curiosity in your little adventurer joining a Tiny Tour together.
🦖 Join the fun in our much-loved weekly event for budding palaeontologists at Dino Days.
📅 Saturday 27 June to Sunday 12 July.
🎟️ Plan your visit now 👉 https://brnw.ch/21x3hxM
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👃 Ever wondered why so many Roman busts are missing their noses?
The portrait of Emperor Nero (the first bust in the video) didn't lose its nose by accident. After his death, his image was defaced as part of a damnatio memoriae, an official attempt to erase unpopular figures from history.
The rest are most likely victims of misadventure/wear and tear. After nearly 2,000 years, the part of a statue's head most likely to break when it falls is the bit sticking furthest out: the nose! 🤥
Visit ROME: Empire, Power, People and come face-to-face with emperors, gods and everyday Romans.
🎟️ Book your tickets here: https://brnw.ch/21x3fwV
10/06/2026
📚🌊 Where rare books meet marine discovery.
Join us for a fascinating conversation exploring the intersection of art, science and storytelling as part of Melbourne Rare Book Week. Delve into remarkable marine science books from Museums Victoria’s Rare Book Collection and uncover how they have shaped scientific research, inspired artistic practice and documented ocean exploration through the centuries.
The discussion will also shine a light on the contributions of women in science and the rich history of the Museums Victoria Library.
Plus, enjoy a special viewing of Treasures from the Sea, featuring rare books and collection highlights following the event.
📍 Melbourne Museum Theatre
📅 Saturday 25 July
🕛 1 to 2pm
🎟️ FREE (booking required)
Book your place now:
https://brnw.ch/21x3dXv
Melbourne Rare Book Week
The Paper Argonaut: Adventures in Art, Science and Rare Books | What's on | Melbourne Museum Join us for a deep dive into scientific artwork, rare books and marine research during this unique cultural event presented as part of Melbourne Rare Book Week.
10/06/2026
Looking for a late-night hang out? Come visit the museum after dark at Nocturnal.
Check out the incredible ROME: Empire, Power, People exhibition as well as various talks, tours and activities. Enjoy a drink and a bite to eat as you vibe out to the music.
📅 Thursday 2 July
⏰ 6 to 9:30pm
🎟️ Book tickets now 👉 https://brnw.ch/21x3dGP
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