Tag: History
Open House Melbourne Weekend
Explore more than 150 buildings, places and spaces, and be inspired about the future of our city.
Pharaoh
A celebration of 3000 years of ancient Egyptian art and culture through more than 500 works.
Fit for a King: Vincent Jenden Reimagines
This visual feast celebrates the many treasures of The Johnston Collection.
The Melbourne Fair
The esteemed Melbourne Fair is returning with thousands of vintage and rare pieces on display.
Trenches to Runway: Military Influences on Popular Fashion
Explore the enduring influence of military design on popular fashion.
Gotcha! Concrete Prints from the McEwans Celebrity Pavement
An exhibition presenting 40 celebrity hand- and footprints from the 1970s to 1990s.
Victoria the T. Rex
An interactive exhibition starring the fossil skeleton of Victoria, a 66-million-year-old T. rex.
The Story of the Moving Image
An ongoing exhibition that journeys through the past, present and future of the moving image.
Memento Mori
A trio of public murals inspired by the Fates of Greek mythology, inspire passersby to embrace life.
Motors and Masterpieces
Australia's most anticipated motoring event is gearing up to debut in Melbourne.
Melbourne Rare Book Week
Come and participate in the cultural enjoyment of the world's leading Rare Book Week.
Toys, Tales and Tenacity
This first-of-its-kind exhibition at the Shrine delves into the experiences of children during war.
Women Work for Victory in WWII
Explore the story of women on the home front during the Second World War.
Air Hunter / Heir Hunter: Wei Weng
An exhibition on the cross-pollination between two cities created by Chinese artist Wei Weng.
Belongings: Objects and Family Life
An exhibition looking at some of the objects that have shaped family in Australia over the decades.
The Spirit of Byron
A bicentenary exhibition exploring the Greek revolt through Lord Byron and the Romantic movement.
Country Road + NGV First Nations Commissions: My Country
This exhibition showcases the work of First Nations artists from around Australia.
Ancient Lives
A glimpse into life in the Greek and Roman worlds, through everyday, ritual and luxury objects.