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Melbourne Museum

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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.

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Special offer Climate Cafe

Join a supported 2-hr conversation about things that matter, for ages 18-29. 29 May, 24 Jul & 4 Dec.

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Monday
  • 9am - 5pm 9am - 5pm
Tuesday
  • 9am - 5pm 9am - 5pm
Wednesday
  • 9am - 5pm 9am - 5pm
Thursday
  • 9am - 5pm 9am - 5pm
Friday
  • 9am - 5pm 9am - 5pm
Saturday
  • 9am - 5pm 9am - 5pm
Sunday
  • 9am - 5pm 9am - 5pm

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Melbourne Museum
11 Nicholson St
Carlton 3053

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  • telephone number: 13 11 02
  • email address: mvbookings@museum.vic.gov.au
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The City of Melbourne respectfully acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the land we govern, the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung and Bunurong / Boon Wurrung peoples of the Kulin and pays respect to their Elders past and present. We acknowledge and honour the unbroken spiritual, cultural and political connection they have maintained to this unique place for more than 2000 generations.

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