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  • Two individuals talking to each other inside Melbourne Museum at night, with blue lighting.
  • A group of people in an indoor setting listening to a presentation or performance, part of Nocturnal, Melbourne Museum at night.
  • A dimly lit exhibition space with a large, brightly illuminated dinosaur skeleton in the centre, with several people in silhouette sitting or standing around the exhibit on a reflective floor.
  • An audience attending an evening performance or talk, seated at tables or on the floor, as part of Nocturnal at Melbourne Museum.
2 Apr – 7 May

Nocturnal: Museum After Dark

  • Music
  • Nightlife

Nocturnal: Museum After Dark invites you to explore the museum child-free, perfect for a memorable date night or an easy catch-up with friends, on the first Thursday of the month.

Wander the galleries at your own pace, away from the daytime crowds, and discover new perspectives through a curated program of talks and tours offering rare behind-the-scenes insights into their exhibitions and collections.

As the night unfolds, enjoy a live DJ, drinks and snacks available from the Museum Market Café.

Relax, explore and experience Melbourne Museum in a whole new light - after dark.

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Date Times
Thu 2 Apr
  • 6pm - 9.30pm 6:00pm - 9:30pm
Thu 7 May
  • 6pm - 9.30pm 6:00pm - 9:30pm

Location

Melbourne Museum
11 Nicholson St
Carlton 3053

Open in maps location for Melbourne Museum

Price and bookings

From $20 to $25

Adult / general $25
Student / concession $22.50
Book online for Nocturnal: Museum After Dark

Contact details

  • 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.

We accept the invitation in the Uluru Statement from the Heart and are committed to walking together to build a better future. For more information, visit Aboriginal Melbourne.

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