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Three children and an adult in a garden, the adult pointing at a tree.
Until 31 Jul

Tiny Tours: Ant to Apple

  • Family and kids
  • Walking tour

Dive into the amazing world of insects and discover how these tiny creatures play a big role in our food systems.

On this tour, young explorers see firsthand how ants, bees and other insects contribute to everything from growing fruits and vegetables to maintaining healthy ecosystems.

Through fun, hands-on experiences, children gain a new appreciation for the essential tasks these small but mighty creatures perform every day on this guided tour, perfect for children aged 3-5 and their grown-ups!

Museum entry is included in the ticket price.

Hours

Date Times
Fri 4 Jul
  • 10am - 10.45am 10:00am - 10:45am
Fri 11 Jul
  • 10am - 10.45am 10:00am - 10:45am
Fri 18 Jul
  • 10am - 10.45am 10:00am - 10:45am
Fri 25 Jul
  • 10am - 10.45am 10:00am - 10:45am

Location

Melbourne Museum
11 Nicholson St
Carlton 3053

Open in maps location for Melbourne Museum

Price and bookings

Adult / general $15
Children $22
Book online for Tiny Tours: Ant to Apple

Contact details

  • telephone number: 13 11 02
  • email address: mvbookings@museum.vic.gov.au
  • Visit website for Tiny Tours: Ant to Apple
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Also part of Playbound Festival

The Making of LEGO Star Wars
17 Jul

The Making of LEGO Star Wars

Unlock LEGO mastery with Ryan McNaught, Australia’s only LEGO Certified Professional.

  • Family and kids
  • Activity
Musical Storytime: Bila's Big Dance
10 – 12 Jul

Musical Storytime: Bila's Big Dance

Introduce your children to the magic of live music with Orchestra Victoria!

  • Family and kids
  • Music
NAIDOC Week Family Day
6 Jul

NAIDOC Week Family Day

Celebrate NAIDOC Week at Melbourne Museum's Family Day.

  • Family and kids
  • Events
Creative Lab: Bug Out
5 – 20 Jul

Creative Lab: Bug Out

Uncover the wild world of bugs through colour, creativity, and play.

  • Family and kids
  • Activity

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Burdi Burdi
21 – 31 Aug

Burdi Burdi

A sonic installation along Evan Walker Bridge.

  • Free
  • Family and kids
DELIRI
21 – 31 Aug

DELIRI

State Library Victoria morphs with an algorithm-driven audio-visual hallucination.

  • Free
  • Family and kids
MATRIA
21 – 24 Aug

MATRIA

Step inside a living, breathing pink bubble grown in the Royal Exhibition Building.

  • Free
  • Family and kids
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Taylor Swift Theme Silent Disco Walking Tour of Melbourne
12 Jul

Taylor Swift Theme Silent Disco Walking Tour of Melbourne

Join a sing-a-long tour of the city with other Swifties.

  • Family and kids
  • Tour
Tiny Tours: Whale to Tail
Until 27 Aug

Tiny Tours: Whale to Tail

Discover the fascinating world of dinosaurs and fossils at Melbourne Museum.

  • Family and kids
  • Walking tour
Tours and cruises

Tours and cruises

Discover what locals love about Melbourne with a guided tour of the city and its attractions.​​

  • Tour
  • Walking tour
Yarra Sunrise Running Tour
Until 31 Dec

Yarra Sunrise Running Tour

Run Melbourne’s parks, landmarks and Yarra River at sunrise on this 8km tour with coffee to finish.

  • Tour
  • Walking tour
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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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