First Peoples
First Peoples tells the story of Aboriginal Victoria from the time of Creation to today. Explore the galleries within Bunjilaka Aboriginal Cultural Centre.
Virtual tours
Explore Melbourne Museum through mini-websites, audio tours and virtual tours on Google Maps.
Current Exhibitions
Dinosaur Walk
The Dinosaur Walk exhibition brings dinosaurs, pterosaurs and megafauna to life. Learn about the 17 skeletons of prehistoric animals on display!
Dynamic Earth
Uncover the story of our planet. Dynamic Earth is a stunning exhibition that uses thousands of minerals to tell the story of our ever-changing planet.
The Plants of Milarri Garden
Milarri Garden, located within Bunjilaka Aboriginal Cultural Centre, is planted with native flora significant to the Aboriginal people of south-eastern Australia.
Marvellous Melbourne
Melbourne is a young city by world standards, but it has layers of history. Discover how each era shaped the city we see today.
Forest Secrets
At the heart of the museum is a piece of Victoria's mountain landscape with tall eucalypts, ferns, rare plants and wildlife. Delve in to the secrets of our Forest Galley.
Phar Lap: A true legend
More than 80 years after he first went on display, Phar Lap remains our most popular exhibit.
Bugs Alive!
In Bugs Alive! you'll see, hear and smell the world of insects, spiders, snails and other invertebrates.
600 Million Years
The origin of life in Victoria told through fossils, models, animatronics and animations.
Past Exhibitions
Top Designs 2023
Showcasing a selection of Victoria's brightest VCE design students, offering a glimpse into the future of contemporary Australian design.
Top Designs 2022
Showcasing a selection of Victoria's brightest VCE design students, offering a glimpse into the future of contemporary Australian design.
Top Designs 2021
Now in its 21st year at Melbourne Museum, Top Designs 2021 brings together exceptional works from some of Victoria's most talented VCE students from 2020.
Top Designs 2020
Featuring a selection of Victoria’s most talented VCE students from 2019, Top Designs celebrates its 20th anniversary at Melbourne Museum.
Wild
The Wild exhibition at Melbourne Museum was home to more than 1,000 animals from around the world. The exhibition has now been closed.
Open Horizons - Chart the Seas of Ancient Greece
The Open Horizons exhibition is now closed.
Tyama: A deeper sense of knowing
The Tyama exhibition is now closed.
Mini Mega Model Museum
Discover more than 300 astounding models from the museum's collection: zoomed-in, miniature, life-sized and everything in between. This exhibition is now closed.
