Celebrate the commencement of NAIDOC Week at Melbourne Museum with Welcome to Country on the Museum Plaza, market stalls, performance, and family activities.
NAIDOC Week 2026 marks a powerful milestone: 50 years of honouring and elevating First Peoples voices, culture, and resilience. Join in celebrating this momentous occasion at Melbourne Museum during the winter school holidays.
Program:
10am–10:30am | Welcome to Country and Smoking Ceremony | Museum Plaza
10am–3pm | NAIDOC Blak Market | Main Foyer
10am–3pm | Badge Making | Birrarung Gallery | Maker Activity
10am–3pm | Face Painting | Ground floor | Maker Activity
11.30am | Bandok Tati Performance | Main Foyer, Ground Level
1pm | Ganga Giri Performance | Main Foyer, Ground Level
2pm | Brothers in Arms Performance | Main Foyer, Ground Level
3pm | Event close
