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Melbourne Museum Melbourne Museum is one of Australia's biggest and most loved museums. Melbourne Museum is also home to the world's largest screen - IMAX Melbourne Museum.
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Melbourne Museum explores life in Victoria, from our natural environment to our culture and history. Located on Wurundjeri Country in Carlton Gardens (Melbourne, Australia), opposite the World Heritage Listed Royal Exhibition Building, the award-winning Melbourne Museum houses a permanent collection in eight galleries, including one just for children. Melbourne Museum also features the Bunjilaka Aboriginal Cultural Centre and is a space for Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal people to connect with Victoria’s Koorie (south eastern Aboriginal) people. Melbourne Museum is open daily 9am – 5pm. Closed Good Friday and Christmas Day. Entry to Melbourne Museum is Adult $15, Concession* and Child (3–16 years) free. Discounts available for combined tickets with IMAX. Additional charges may apply for temporary exhibitions.

* More info available at http://museumvictoria.com.au/melbournemuseum/visiting/

Melbourne Museum is part of the Museums Victoria family.




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18/10/2026

The final countdown is on! ROME: Empire, Power, People must close next Sunday, 25 October.

With just one week left, don't miss your chance to explore this Melbourne exclusive exhibition. Step into Ancient Rome and explore the spectacle of the gladiator arena, the bustle of ancient marketplaces and the everyday lives of Roman people.

Developed in collaboration with Contemporanea Progetti () and curators from Museo Nazionale Romano (), this unmissable exhibition draws on the extraordinary collections of the Museo Nazionale Romano and the Museo Archeologico Nazionale di Firenze (), two of Italy’s most prestigious museums.

🎟️ Don't miss out! Book your tickets here: https://brnw.ch/21x6uj7

With thanks to Major Sponsors: &
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Get ready for some prehistoric fun with Dino Days! 🦖🎉Every Wednesday, the littlest dinosaur lovers can stomp, dance, pla...
17/10/2026

Get ready for some prehistoric fun with Dino Days! 🦖🎉

Every Wednesday, the littlest dinosaur lovers can stomp, dance, play and explore at Melbourne Museum!

📅 10am - 2pm, every Wednesday.
🎟️ Included with museum entry: https://brnw.ch/21x6ufV

💗There’s a Barbie for everyone.   The collector. The career dreamer. The fashion lover. The kid who just wanted the hair...
16/10/2026

💗There’s a Barbie for everyone.

The collector. The career dreamer. The fashion lover. The kid who just wanted the hair you could crimp, curl and restyle tomorrow. Barbie®: The Exhibition brings together over 150 dolls that reflect the many ways people have played, imagined and connected with Barbie for over 67 years.

📅 Opens 28 November 2026
🔗 Book your tickets online now

Image 1: Barbie®: The Exhibition 2026 © Paul Watt for Glasgow Life
Image 2: Barbie®: The Exhibition 2026 © Jo Underhill for the Design Museum

15/10/2026

Tomorrow night: it's time to say Arrivederci to Rome at Discoteca Italiana! 🇮🇹✨

Get warmed up with an Italian Spotify playlist kindly curated by our June headliner, DJ Tanzer: https://brnw.ch/21x6pKk

Tomorrow night's Discoteca Italiana features DJ sets from Disco Mediterranea and The D Word, a giant light-up dance floor, cocktails, Brunetti favourites, and exclusive after-hours access to ROME: Empire, Power, People (before it closes next weekend!)

📅 Friday 16 October
⏰ 7-11pm
📍 Melbourne Museum
🎟️ Book now: https://brnw.ch/21x6pKl

Alongside ROME: Empire, Power, People, on 25 October we must also say ciao to our Brunetti Classico pop-up 🫶Thank you to...
14/10/2026

Alongside ROME: Empire, Power, People, on 25 October we must also say ciao to our Brunetti Classico pop-up 🫶

Thank you to everyone who has stopped by to enjoy some modern Italian flavours after a visit back to Ancient Rome, and to for helping us combine the best of Italian culture, history and hospitality so seamlessly 🧡

Be sure to visit Brunetti Classico at Melbourne Museum one last time when joining us this weekend for Arrivederci Roma, the Italian Festa and Expo, or during the exhibition's final week!

14/10/2026

Get ready to dance up a storm! 🪩💃

Discoteca Italiana Arrivederci Roma is taking over Melbourne Museum THIS FRIDAY!

Expect live DJ sets from and , Italian bites from and after-hours access to ROME: Empire, Power, People.

One night only. Grab your tickets via the link in bio and we’ll see you on the dancefloor! 💃

🎵 The D Word

13/10/2026

Some transformations take millions of years. Others take one night.

This Halloween, Melbourne Museum hosts The Haunted Gala, Melbourne's most extraordinary costume party.

📅 Saturday 31 October | Adults 18+
🎫 Secure your tickets online

🩷Get excited Barbie®: The Exhibition opens in just over six weeks time! 🩷If you are looking for some Barbie related fun ...
12/10/2026

🩷Get excited Barbie®: The Exhibition opens in just over six weeks time! 🩷

If you are looking for some Barbie related fun in the interim dance the night away with Barbie The Movie: In Concert!

The record-shattering, full-length feature film will be accompanied by a live orchestra, performing both the score and the beloved pop songs from the iconic soundtrack.

For more information: https://brnw.ch/21x6kIq

08/10/2026

All roads lead to the dancefloor🪩

Next Friday, Disco Mediterranea brings their signature mix of nostalgic sounds and modern energy to Discoteca Italiana Arrivederci Roma, with a special Italian Classic Set spanning disco, Italo house, funk and boogie.

Catch them alongside The D Word as we raise a glass and say one final arrivederci to ROME: Empire, Power, People. Plus, enjoy special after-hours access to the exhibition, included in your ticket.

🎟️ Tickets on sale now via the link in bio.

Discoteca Italiana Arrivederci Roma
Friday 16 October, 7–11pm
18+ event

This program has been made possible thanks to the generous support of the Italian Australian Foundation.

Calling all little monsters (and their grown-ups) 🦖👻Halloween at the Museum is back for families on Friday 30 October. B...
07/10/2026

Calling all little monsters (and their grown-ups) 🦖👻

Halloween at the Museum is back for families on Friday 30 October.

Bring your best costume and explore Melbourne Museum after dark, with spooky science, fun activities and a trick-or-treat trail.

It will be frightfully good fun for all ages.

📅 Friday 30 October, 6pm–9.30pm
📍 Melbourne Museum
🎟️ Tickets on sale online now

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