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What is the history of our national holiday?
Researchers describe a rare example of iridescence in mammals.
Activities a-go-go in Melbourne Museum's Discovery Centre
Footage from the fissures in the sea floor.
Today marks the Chinese New Year and the start of the Year of the Dragon.
Why do scientists study animal poo?
Question: What's the difference between a comet, an asteroid, a meteoroid, a ...
Question: Did sewing machines and typewriters really make "women's work" easi...
Question: What are the amazing fossils on the slab of rock in the Melbourne M...
Question: Is it possible to walk around the interior of the Royal Exhibition ...
Question: What was the Great Melbourne Telescope originally used for? Answer...
Facilitating dialogue about cultural difference and promoting diversity.
Explore the museum’s diverse collections of items from Victoria’s history.
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Good question, Lucy. Golden moles have vestigial eyes - that is, non-functioning eyes that are covered by skin and fur.