E-News August 2009
Welcome to the August edition of Museum Victoria’s e-news.
This month get involved in Museum Victoria's science-sational activities presented at Scienceworks and Melbourne Museum for National Science Week 2009 (15-23 August).
 Come along and be inspired by scientists talking about their "ology" and great careers in science, take a behind-the-scenes peek at our natural history collection, join in fun chemistry experiments in the BASF Kids' Lab, and have your mysterious object identified by our Discovery Centre staff.
More information on all planned Science Week events
MELBOURNE MUSEUM
A DAY IN POMPEII OPEN UNTIL 9PM EVERY THURSDAY
 Soak up the ancient Pompeii atmosphere in the Piazza Museo, Melbourne’s newest pop-up bar. Enjoy fine food and wine in the heated, undercover outdoor bar. Experience A Day in Pompeii, fascinating talks, workshops, fine food and entertainment.
Date: Until 25 October
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SHUTTER UP YOU FACE
“Rome” around Melbourne and show us what makes Melbourne Italian. Is it the Vespa in your street? Your favourite Italian restaurant? Or the roman inspired architecture in Melbourne’s CBD? It’s totally up to you. Lots of prizes up for grabs.
More information or www.flickr.com/groups/shutterupyouface
CRAFT AND DESIGN AS A CAREER 2009
Presented by Craft Victoria and Melbourne Museum, Craft and Design as a Career is a professional development seminar for emerging craft practitioners and designers.
Date: Friday 21 August
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IMMIGRATION MUSEUM
HANDING ON THE KEY: PALESTINIANS IN AUSTRALIA
 Handing on the Key explores the different and often emotional connections that Australians of Palestinian heritage have to Palestine. The exhibition considers issues such as the complexity of Palestinian identity, and how culture and traditions can be passed from one generation to the next without a lived experience of Palestine.
Date: 21 August – 22 November
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SCIENCEWORKS
STAR WARS OPEN LATE ON THURSDAYS
 Journey into a galaxy far, far away on Thursday evenings.
Date: Until 3 November
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DISCOVER THE NIGHT SKY
Immerse yourself in the stars of the Melbourne Planetarium and discover a mystery of the night sky.
Date: Thursdays, 6–27 August
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FATHER’S DAY
Celebrate Father’s Day at Scienceworks this year. There will be special activities to make this day a memorable one. Star Wars gift packages available.
Date: Sunday 6 September
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IMAX
VAN GOGH: BRUSH WITH GENIUS
 Experience Van Gogh’s works on his largest canvas ever in the new IMAX film Van Gogh: Brush with Genius, premiering at IMAX Melbourne Museum as part of this year’s Melbourne International Film Festival.
Date: Opens Thursday 13 August
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Special Offer
Join MV Members today and receive a FREE ticket to A Day in Pompeii or Star Wars: Where Science Meets Imagination. More information
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