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  • People in Halloween costumes dancing.
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  • A woman in a Belle costume.
31 Oct

Halloween at the Museum: The Haunted Gala

  • Music
  • Dance

This premium promenade-style event features costumed glamour, eerie encounters and atmospheric museum moments for a night you won't forget. Enjoy glamorous red-carpet arrivals, live music and DJs, roaming characters plus themed cocktails.

Discover Halloween origin storytelling, tarot and palm reading, dark science talks, a costume competition and photo moments galore, all with exclusive after-hours access to the Museum.

For those seeking an elevated experience, the Full Moon Package includes beverages all night and exclusive additional memorable moments. See the website for full details.

This will be the event of the Halloween season for spooky style-makers and night owls alike.

Hours

Date Times
Sat 31 Oct
  • 7pm - 11pm 7:00pm - 11:00pm

Location

Melbourne Museum
11 Nicholson St
Carlton 3053

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Price and bookings

From $75 to $150

Book online for Halloween at the Museum: The Haunted Gala

Contact details

  • telephone number: 13 11 02
  • email address: mvbookings@museum.vic.gov.au
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