http://museumvictoria.com.au/ Current Exhibitions at Melbourne Museum en http://museumvictoria.com.au/melbournemuseum/whatson/current-exhibitions/1-2-3-grow/ http://museumvictoria.com.au/melbournemuseum/whatson/current-exhibitions/1-2-3-grow/ 1, 2, 3, Grow tells the story of growth through the themes of size, colour and shape. Using a wonderful selection of specimens from the Museum's natural history collections visitors are invited to compare their own growth story with the world around them. This exhibition is designed for 3 to 8 year olds and their parents/carers, and will delight and inspire all ages. It forms the centrepiece fo... http://museumvictoria.com.au//images/spacerg.if http://museumvictoria.com.au/ Museum Victoria 2008-05-01T15:19:46+10:00 http://museumvictoria.com.au/melbournemuseum/whatson/current-exhibitions/600-million-years-victoria-evolves/ http://museumvictoria.com.au/melbournemuseum/whatson/current-exhibitions/600-million-years-victoria-evolves/ Taking you on a journey through time, 600 Million Years brings the story of Victoria’s evolution to life through animation, animatronics, models and multimedia interactives. Over millions of years Victoria has moved from the tropics to the Antarctic circle and now to the temperate zone. It has been shaped by periods of volcanic activity and major climate shifts. Featuring fascinating fossils,... http://museumvictoria.com.au//images/spacerg.if http://museumvictoria.com.au/ Museum Victoria 2010-04-19T10:41:02+10:00 http://museumvictoria.com.au/melbournemuseum/whatson/current-exhibitions/ancestral-power-and-the-aesthetic/ http://museumvictoria.com.au/melbournemuseum/whatson/current-exhibitions/ancestral-power-and-the-aesthetic/ This exhibition showcases the extraordinary painted works collected from Arnhem Land during the 1930s and 1940s by the Melbourne-based anthropologist, the late Professor Donald Thomson (1901-1970). Including bark paintings and objects decorated with sacred clan designs. The paintings featured in this exhibition illustrate the differences in painting styles between Dhuwa and Yirritja clans and... http://museumvictoria.com.au//images/spacerg.if http://museumvictoria.com.au/ Museum Victoria 2011-10-31T13:46:32+11:00 http://museumvictoria.com.au/melbournemuseum/whatson/current-exhibitions/bugs-alive/ http://museumvictoria.com.au/melbournemuseum/whatson/current-exhibitions/bugs-alive/ Bugs Alive! includes over 100 species of live insects and spiders, thousands of specimens from the museum's collection, giant models and exciting interactive exhibits. http://museumvictoria.com.au//images/spacerg.if http://museumvictoria.com.au/ Museum Victoria 2008-05-01T15:19:44+10:00 http://museumvictoria.com.au/melbournemuseum/whatson/current-exhibitions/colonial-square/ http://museumvictoria.com.au/melbournemuseum/whatson/current-exhibitions/colonial-square/ Appropriately, the stonework remains of the Colonial Mutual Building lie close to the Royal Exhibition Building: both were built by David Mitchell. Built in 1896 the building stood on the corner of Collins and Elizabeth Streets. Made from Harcourt and Cape Woolamai granite, the stones are a reminder of a glorious edifice. http://museumvictoria.com.au//images/spacerg.if http://museumvictoria.com.au/ Museum Victoria 2008-05-01T15:19:45+10:00 http://museumvictoria.com.au/melbournemuseum/whatson/current-exhibitions/csirac/ http://museumvictoria.com.au/melbournemuseum/whatson/current-exhibitions/csirac/ CSIRAC (pronounced sigh – rack) stands for Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation Automatic Computer. The first automatic electronic stored-program computer in Australia and one of the first in the world, CSIRAC is practically intact and is the only first-generation computer still in existence. Developed by the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR, later... http://museumvictoria.com.au//images/spacerg.if http://museumvictoria.com.au/ Museum Victoria 2008-05-01T15:19:45+10:00 http://museumvictoria.com.au/melbournemuseum/whatson/current-exhibitions/darwin-to-dna/ http://museumvictoria.com.au/melbournemuseum/whatson/current-exhibitions/darwin-to-dna/ Darwin to DNA covers three different themes: the historical background on the discovery of evolution; the underlying genetic mechanisms required for evolution to occur; and how our understanding of the evolution of ourselves and other organisms has changed through the study of DNA. Historical showcase displays highlight the roles of Charles Darwin and Alfred Russel Wallace in developing the... http://museumvictoria.com.au//images/spacerg.if http://museumvictoria.com.au/ Museum Victoria 2008-05-01T15:19:46+10:00 http://museumvictoria.com.au/melbournemuseum/whatson/current-exhibitions/dinosaur-walk/ http://museumvictoria.com.au/melbournemuseum/whatson/current-exhibitions/dinosaur-walk/ Duck beneath the belly of a massive Mamenchisaurus and stand beside some other amazing dinosaurs including Amargasaurus , Protoceratops and Tarbosaurus . Walk up high to where the flying reptiles soar including Quetzalcoatlus (the world’s largest flying reptile). Get up close to Ice Age megafauna such as Diprotodon (the world’s largest Marsupial) and Megalania (Australia’s largest lizard).... http://museumvictoria.com.au//images/spacerg.if http://museumvictoria.com.au/ Museum Victoria 2008-10-10T15:45:43+11:00 http://museumvictoria.com.au/melbournemuseum/whatson/current-exhibitions/dynamic-earth/ http://museumvictoria.com.au/melbournemuseum/whatson/current-exhibitions/dynamic-earth/ A stunning new exhibition that uses cutting-edge technology and thousands of minerals to tell the story of our incredible living planet. This highly visual and immersive exhibition explores the story of the Earth's formation, structure and power through extensive displays of Museum Victoria's impressive geology collection in combination with spectacular and interactive multimedia. Visitors will... http://museumvictoria.com.au//images/spacerg.if http://museumvictoria.com.au/ Museum Victoria 2010-10-12T11:03:45+11:00 http://museumvictoria.com.au/melbournemuseum/whatson/current-exhibitions/forest-secrets/ http://museumvictoria.com.au/melbournemuseum/whatson/current-exhibitions/forest-secrets/   http://museumvictoria.com.au//images/spacerg.if http://museumvictoria.com.au/ Museum Victoria 2008-05-01T15:19:46+10:00 http://museumvictoria.com.au/melbournemuseum/whatson/current-exhibitions/marine-life/ http://museumvictoria.com.au/melbournemuseum/whatson/current-exhibitions/marine-life/ Journey to the bottom of the sea to discover Victoria’s amazing marine life. Explore stunning sponge gardens and vibrant seagrass beds, be amazed by a giant 10-metre long squid, meet a swarm of spider crabs and come face-to-face with the fangtooth fish. Dramatic underwater footage, digital animation and rare specimens bring Victoria’s marine animals to life. Visit Museum Victoria's new Marine... http://museumvictoria.com.au//images/spacerg.if http://museumvictoria.com.au/ Museum Victoria 2008-05-01T15:19:45+10:00 http://museumvictoria.com.au/melbournemuseum/whatson/current-exhibitions/phar-lap/ http://museumvictoria.com.au/melbournemuseum/whatson/current-exhibitions/phar-lap/ From his amazing run of racetrack wins during the 1930s Depression to his sudden death in the USA, the Phar Lap story gripped the Australian imagination.   http://museumvictoria.com.au//images/spacerg.if http://museumvictoria.com.au/ Museum Victoria 2008-05-01T15:19:44+10:00 http://museumvictoria.com.au/melbournemuseum/whatson/current-exhibitions/sam-the-koala/ http://museumvictoria.com.au/melbournemuseum/whatson/current-exhibitions/sam-the-koala/ Sam became the symbol of the terrible loss and also of the community spirit felt by so many in the aftermath of the devastating bushfires in February 2009. As the State museum, Museum Victoria collects and records significant events, like natural disasters, so that future generations can learn and reflect on the events that have shaped our lives. Sam’s placement in Melbourne Museum preserves he... http://museumvictoria.com.au//images/spacerg.if http://museumvictoria.com.au/ Museum Victoria 2010-01-14T14:15:04+11:00 http://museumvictoria.com.au/melbournemuseum/whatson/current-exhibitions/summer-holiday-snaps/ http://museumvictoria.com.au/melbournemuseum/whatson/current-exhibitions/summer-holiday-snaps/ Get in the mood for the summer holidays and see a selection of historical images depicting the timeless sentiment of summertime fun. The photographs illustrate the holiday world of sand, surf, caravans and cricket and were taken around 1900 to 1938. They are drawn from a collection of family photographs that were acquired by Museum Victoria to create the Biggest Family Album. Find Museum Victor... http://museumvictoria.com.au//images/spacerg.if http://museumvictoria.com.au/ Museum Victoria 2011-12-02T17:10:22+11:00 http://museumvictoria.com.au/melbournemuseum/whatson/current-exhibitions/te-vainui/ http://museumvictoria.com.au/melbournemuseum/whatson/current-exhibitions/te-vainui/ Developed in partnership with Pacific Islanders living in Melbourne, its many features include a Solomon Islands war canoe and three large sails painted in traditional and contemporary designs by Pacific Island artists. Museum Victoria's Pacific Island Advisory Group supplied the name of the exhibition as well as many hours of their time advising on the many aspects of its content. The soaring... http://museumvictoria.com.au//images/spacerg.if http://museumvictoria.com.au/ Museum Victoria 2008-05-01T15:19:46+10:00 http://museumvictoria.com.au/melbournemuseum/whatson/current-exhibitions/human-body/ http://museumvictoria.com.au/melbournemuseum/whatson/current-exhibitions/human-body/ The Human Body  exhibition explores human biology in a straightforward and engaging way. It explains the fundamental processes of cells and genes, and the processes of the major body systems: circulatory, respiratory, excretory, digestive, reproductive, musculoskeletal, nervous and hormonal. Take a closer look at the importance of these selected body systems, how they work, and what happens if... http://museumvictoria.com.au//images/spacerg.if http://museumvictoria.com.au/ Museum Victoria 2008-05-01T15:19:47+10:00 http://museumvictoria.com.au/melbournemuseum/whatson/current-exhibitions/the-mind/ http://museumvictoria.com.au/melbournemuseum/whatson/current-exhibitions/the-mind/ Step into the shoes of those that see the world from different mind perspectives. Discover the ways in which drugs and disorders affect our minds and question your attitudes to normality. http://museumvictoria.com.au//images/spacerg.if http://museumvictoria.com.au/ Museum Victoria 2008-05-01T15:19:44+10:00 http://museumvictoria.com.au/melbournemuseum/whatson/current-exhibitions/water-smart-home/ http://museumvictoria.com.au/melbournemuseum/whatson/current-exhibitions/water-smart-home/ By saving water you are rewarded by the activation of an engaging and amusing water sculpture. The display also features water saving information, leading innovations in water saving technologies, plus a selection of inspiring examples of water saving homes from across Melbourne. http://museumvictoria.com.au//images/spacerg.if http://museumvictoria.com.au/ Museum Victoria 2008-05-01T15:19:46+10:00 http://museumvictoria.com.au/melbournemuseum/whatson/current-exhibitions/wild/ http://museumvictoria.com.au/melbournemuseum/whatson/current-exhibitions/wild/ Explore this wonderful diversity and discover which animals are thriving and which are merely surviving. Experience Victorian environments such as alps, grassland, wetlands. See them larger than life, faster than life and see the hidden connections which link living things. Discover why biodiversity is under threat and get clues about how we can create a more hopeful future. http://museumvictoria.com.au//images/spacerg.if http://museumvictoria.com.au/ Museum Victoria 2009-05-27T16:59:05+10:00