• ROME: Empire, Power, People

    Melbourne Museum 10 Nicholson St, Carlton, VIC, Australia

    Explore Ancient Rome through over 150 original objects dating from the 1st to 3rd Century CE, all displayed in Melbourne for the first time ever, at Melbourne Museum.

    Free – $38.50
  • Melbourne History Tour

    Melbourne History Tour
    Melbourne Museum 10 Nicholson St, Carlton, VIC, Australia

    Running every Thursday and Sunday, take a guided trip through Melbourne's past at Melbourne Museum. Wander through the Melbourne Story gallery and hear the hidden stories behind the city - from Victoria's gold rush and how Melbourne got its famous grid layout, to the legendary Phar Lap and why he captured the nation's heart during ... Read more

    $24 – $56
  • Dino Days

    Dino Days
    Melbourne Museum 10 Nicholson St, Carlton, VIC, Australia

    Join us every Wednesday for Dino Days at Melbourne Museum, where young dinosaur lovers can dive into a world of prehistoric fun from 10am to 2pm! This exciting program features captivating activities like "Triceratops Tales" story time, an interactive Q&A session titled "Can You Dig It?" for curious minds, and a vibrant Dino Disco. Kids ... Read more

    Free – $18
  • Science On Show

    Melbourne Museum 10 Nicholson St, Carlton, VIC, Australia

    Step into the heart of scientific discovery at Science on Show, Melbourne Museum's annual celebration of National Science Week. Meet the scientists, researchers, and collection experts behind the Museum, exploring hands-on displays, pop-up talks, and family-friendly activities, from ancient fossils to living species and mineral marvels, plus live quizzes, music, and storytime sessions at the ... Read more

    Free – $18
  • Seed Stories

    Melbourne Museum 10 Nicholson St, Carlton, VIC, Australia

    Discover what it takes for a seed to grow into a thriving ecosystem in Seed Stories, a hands-on workshop connecting to the National Science Week theme Seeds of Science. Families investigate soil as a living system, select native seeds, and plant something meaningful to take home, blending observation, science, and making with real-world context from ... Read more

    $10 – $12
  • Halloween at the Museum 2026

    Melbourne Museum 10 Nicholson St, Carlton, VIC, Australia

    Melbourne Museum will expand Halloween at the Museum into a full weekend in 2026, featuring the new Haunted Gala for adults with costume glamour, live performances, DJ sets, themed drinks, and after dark access to the Museum and Royal Exhibition Building. Families can enjoy trick or treating, science shows, face painting, scavenger hunts, collectable skeleton ... Read more