What's On

Sam the Koala The story of Sam the Koala has touched millions of people across Australia and around the world. MAIN FOYER Lotjpa: Speaking to Presented as part of the 2009 Bunjilaka Community Exhibition Program. BIRRARUNG, BUNJILAKA Paragon Shoes A selection of iconic Melbourne shoes. MELBOURNE GALLERY Menagerie A contemporary Indigenous sculpture exhibition. MELBOURNE GALLERY 2009 Design Challenge: Fire Presented by the Design Research Institute, RMIT University DISCOVERY CENTRE FOYER

Wild: Amazing animals in a changing world Be surrounded by the wonderful diversity of mammals, birds and reptiles from around the world. SCIENCE AND LIFE GALLERY Dinosaur Walk See amazing dinosaur skeletons in Melbourne Museum's latest permanent exhibition opening April 2009. SCIENCE AND LIFE GALLERY The Melbourne Story Explore Melbourne’s unique and changing tale. MELBOURNE GALLERY The Mind: Enter the Labyrinth Explore the workings of the mind by entering a world of emotions, thoughts, memories and dreams. MIND AND BODY GALLERY Bugs Alive! Explore the amazing world of insects and spiders! SCIENCE AND LIFE GALLERY Marine life: exploring our seas Come and have a deep sea experience. SCIENCE AND LIFE GALLERY The Human Body Explore the wonder and fascination of the human body. SCIENCE AND LIFE GALLERY Water Smart Home An exhibit that invites you to reduce water use in the home and garden. CSIRAC – Australia’s First Computer The world’s oldest complete computer. Forest Secrets Discover the hidden stories of Victoria’s mountain forests.
Note: Closed Feb 15-28. FOREST GALLERY Two Laws This exhibition looks at ongoing debates about Indigenous knowledge, law and property in Australia. JUMBUNNA, BUNJILAKA Belonging to Country Indigenous art and objects have important stories and meanings to Aboriginal people. BIRRARUNG, BUNJILAKA Darwin to DNA Explore the processes and mechanisms of evolution. EVOLUTION GALLERY 1, 2, 3, Grow Children can explore how plants, animals, minerals and humans grow. CHILDREN'S GALLERY Te Vainui O Pasifika Te Vainui O Pasifika includes watercraft objects from nearly every country in the Pacific. TE PASIFIKA GALLERY Colonial Square 25 ornate remnants of a once magnificent building. MUSEUM PLAZA Koori Voices Revealing the history of Aboriginal people. JUMBUNNA, BUNJILAKA Phar Lap - A True Legend Phar Lap is Melbourne Museum's most popular object. MELBOURNE GALLERY

Royal Exhibition Building tours Discover the history and beauty of this magnificently restored building. Melbourne Museum highlights tours Come and see the real thing! MAIN FOYER