Tag: History

11 Apr – 13 Jun

Nocturnal: Museum After Dark

Step into a world of wonder at an after-hours Melbourne Museum experience just for adults.

14 Jun – 6 Oct

Pharaoh

A celebration of 3000 years of ancient Egyptian art and culture through more than 500 works.

Until 16 Jun

Leonardo Da Vinci

Explore the life and legacy of the visionary artist, inventor, scientist and philosopher.

Until 25 Aug

Women Work for Victory in WWII

Explore the story of women on the home front during the Second World War.

28 Apr

Mercedes Benz Club Victoria Display

See a number of rarely seen cars, spanning many years and models.

25 Apr – 25 May

Anzac Days Exhibition

A photographic exhibition of Anzac Day commemorations in Melbourne during the 1970s.

27 – 28 Jul

Open House Melbourne Weekend

Explore more than 150 buildings, places and spaces, and be inspired about the future of our city.

Until 27 Oct

Trenches to Runway: Military Influences on Popular Fashion

Explore the enduring influence of military design on popular fashion.

Until 25 Aug

Fit for a King: Vincent Jenden Reimagines

This visual feast celebrates the many treasures of The Johnston Collection.

Until 25 Aug

A Nation Divided: The Great War and Conscription

An exhibition exploring WWI conscription.

17 Apr – 16 Aug

Gotcha! Concrete Prints from the McEwans Celebrity Pavement

An exhibition presenting 40 celebrity hand- and footprints from the 1970s to 1990s.

Until 20 May

Grainger Amplified

Be immersed in the world of Percy Grainger in this new exhibition.

1 – 16 Jun

RISING: The Blak Infinite

Leading First Nations artists and writers turn Fed Square into a canvas of art and stories.

Until 31 Dec

The Story of the Moving Image

An ongoing exhibition that journeys through the past, present and future of the moving image.

Until 31 Dec

Memento Mori

A trio of public murals inspired by the Fates of Greek mythology, inspire passersby to embrace life.

Until 28 Jul

Toys, Tales and Tenacity

This first-of-its-kind exhibition at the Shrine delves into the experiences of children during war.

Until 31 Dec

Belongings: Objects and Family Life

An exhibition looking at some of the objects that have shaped family in Australia over the decades.

Until 31 Dec

Protest Melbourne

An exhibition about Victoria's long history of public protest.

17 – 27 May

Luminous: A Festival of Watercolour

An exhibition of over 100 quality watercolours from past masters, international stars and locals.

Until 30 Aug

Country Road + NGV First Nations Commissions: My Country

This exhibition showcases the work of First Nations artists from around Australia.