Current Exhibitions

Top Designs 2013 VCE Season of Excellence MELBOURNE GALLERY Afghanistan: Hidden Treasures A remarkable exhibition of stunning artefacts revealing Afghanistan’s rich culture. TOURING HALL Last Man Standing Experience the vibrant paintings by one of Australia’s most important contemporary artists. BIRRARUNG, BUNJILAKA Koorie Voices A photographic installation celebrating the richness and diversity of Victorian Aboriginal people. BIRRARUNG, BUNJILAKA Sky Raising Magpies Check out this Bute Ute and learn the Indigenous creation story of The Sky-Raising Magpies. BUNJILAKA GALLERY

Dynamic Earth Gold nuggets, giant crystals and uncut diamonds star in Dynamic Earth. SCIENCE AND LIFE GALLERY 600 Million Years: Victoria evolves How did life on Earth come to be the way it is and what happened in our part of the world? SCIENCE AND LIFE GALLERY Sam the Koala The story of Sam the Koala has touched millions of people across Australia and around the world. SCIENCE AND LIFE GALLERY 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 Walk amongst skeletons of amazing animals from the past. 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. FOREST GALLERY 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 Colonial Square 25 ornate remnants of a once magnificent building. MUSEUM PLAZA Phar Lap – A True Legend Phar Lap is Melbourne Museum's most popular object. MELBOURNE GALLERY