From history and culture to science and nature, Melbourne Museum offers adults and kids an array of experiences to explore various aspects of life.
Explore the landscape of the Cretaceous in Gandel Gondwana Garden, a living gallery that transports you into the ecosystem of the past then journey through the airlocks back into the museum and meet the 67-million-year-old, Horridus, at Triceratops Fate of the Dinosaurs.
Over a number of galleries, visitors can learn about the origin and evolution of life in Victoria, stroll through a living rainforest, discover the story of the famous racehorse Phar Lap, and more. There is also the Children's Gallery, for babies to 5-year-olds to explore, play, and learn.
Bunjilaka Aboriginal Cultural Centre celebrates the history, culture, achievements and survival of Victoria's Aboriginal people. In the Forest Gallery, Biik Milboo Dhumba is a digital experience to understand of the meaning of Country.
Open daily except Good Friday and Christmas Day.
Join a supported 2-hr conversation about things that matter, for ages 18-29. 29 May, 24 Jul & 4 Dec.
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Christmas
Christmas things to do
The city’s wrapped and ready with magical moments, twinkling lights and festive fun.
Christmas eat and drink
Savour the city’s festive flavours with rooftop bars, laneways and menus made for merry moments.
Christmas shopping
Start ticking off your list in the city’s iconic laneways, arcades and malls.
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Australian Centre for Contemporary Art (ACCA)
An art gallery presenting challenging and innovative contemporary work.
Hellenic Museum
Discover Greek art, history and culture, both ancient and contemporary.
The Johnston Collection
View beautiful objects arranged in a house-museum setting unfettered by ropes or barriers.
Immigration Museum
An exploration of the stories of people from all over the world who have migrated to Australia.