Melbourne Museum
Events at this venue
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Melbourne History Tour
Melbourne Museum 10 Nicholson St, Carlton, VIC, AustraliaRunning 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
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Dino Days
Melbourne Museum 10 Nicholson St, Carlton, VIC, AustraliaJoin 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
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Royal Exhibition Building Open Day
Melbourne Museum 10 Nicholson St, Carlton, VIC, AustraliaExplore one of Melbourne's most iconic buildings at the Royal Exhibition Building's open weekend, running Saturday 9 and Sunday 10 May from 12:00pm to 5:00pm. Enjoy self-guided dome tours, exhibitions on the building's 140-year history and 125 years of Federation, expert history talks and the popular If Walls Could Talk tour. Families are well catered ... Read more
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Family Museum Sleepovers
Melbourne Museum 10 Nicholson St, Carlton, VIC, AustraliaJoin Mario, Luigi and Toad for an exciting adventure as they return to the giant IMAX screen for the highly anticipated sequel to THE SUPER MARIO BROS MOVIE. With exclusive access to torchlight Dinosaur tours and Our Wondrous Planet, you will come face to face with animals from around the world! Wake to delicious breakfast ... Read more
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Creative Lab: Rise of the Gladiators
Melbourne Museum 10 Nicholson St, Carlton, VIC, AustraliaFamilies are invited into the armoury beneath the Colosseum, where gladiators once prepared for battle. Through immersive sights and sounds, you’ll uncover how real Roman fighters used helmets, masks and symbols to tell powerful stories in the arena. In the Creative Lab, participants will design and build their own gladiator mask inspired by historical armour. ... Read more
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Family Museum Sleepovers
Melbourne Museum 10 Nicholson St, Carlton, VIC, AustraliaJoin Mario, Luigi and Toad for an exciting adventure as they return to the giant IMAX screen for the highly anticipated sequel to THE SUPER MARIO BROS MOVIE. With exclusive access to torchlight Dinosaur tours and Our Wondrous Planet, you will come face to face with animals from around the world! Wake to delicious breakfast ... Read more
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Mosaic Monuments
Melbourne Museum 10 Nicholson St, Carlton, VIC, AustraliaDiscover towering “ruins” of ancient Rome in the museum foyer where a series of free-standing columns stand as quiet reminders of a grand structure long lost to time. Help reawaken these “ruins” by adding colourful, mosaic-inspired designs to their surfaces. Every tile, pattern, and splash of colour contributes to a vibrant, ever-changing artwork created by ... Read more
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Melbourne International Comedy Festival – Melbourne Museum
Melbourne Museum 10 Nicholson St, Carlton, VIC, AustraliaMelbourne Museum is the home of comedy for kids this April school holidays with the Melbourne International Comedy Festival hub for curious kids and their fun-loving families. Presented by the Melbourne International Comedy Festival Bubble Show in Space 4 to 19 April | 10am & 1pm Comedy Club for Kids 4 to 19 April | ... Read more
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Lunar New Year at Melbourne Museum
Melbourne Museum 10 Nicholson St, Carlton, VIC, AustraliaCelebrate the Year of the Horse at Museums Victoria with extra significance in 2026 as we mark the 100th birthday of Phar Lap, Melbourne Museum's most beloved exhibit and Australia's greatest racehorse. Lunar New Year is a time of celebration, family gatherings, special food, and preparations for the year ahead. Welcome the spirit of the ... Read more