Past Exhibitions

All Exhibitions

Body Odyssey A journey through the human body. Clockwise: It's About Time Become a time traveller in this exhibition of time pieces, artworks and interactive exhibits. wooden lugger ‘Mystery’ Cornish Fishing Lugger Display Commemorate the voyage of the fishing lugger, Mystery, from Cornwall, UK to Melbourne in 1854-1855. Winning sky photos: the David Malin Awards Winning sky photos: the David Malin Awards A display of spectacular images of the sky. Earth Quest – Outer Space to Inner Earth Earth Quest – Outer Space to Inner Earth Go on a voyage from the outer limits of the Milky Way to the very centre of planet Earth. Earth's Fury Touch a tornado, experience an earthquake, make waves and feel the wind in your hair. Eaten Alive See giant animatronic predators and experience a shark cage dive in virtual reality. Star Wars Exclusive Preview Event Be the first to feel the force in Melbourne. Eyes on Earth See how satellites track weather, monitor pollution, create maps and help predict storms. Harley Davidson Exhibition Two-wheeled warriors. How to Make a Monster The Art and Technology of Animatronics. Illusions Bend your brain! Imagination Factory Imagination Factory An interactive exhibition that explores gears, levers, pulleys and cams. Innovative Australians Come and explore innovations that have had key influences in shaping Australia. K'Nexhibition If you can create it, you can construct it. Living Colour Come and explore the world of colour! Mathamazing 2000 Discover the many ways in which Mathematics is part of your daily life. Megawatt 2001 It's electrifying! Megawatt 2005 How do we make electricity? Will we ever run out? Do animals use it? Microscapes Explore the unseen world. Mission Earthling Discover the human body. Mountains to the Sea Illustrating the concept of water catchment. Science on the Move Intriguing exhibits and plenty of hands-on activities cover a diversity of science themes. Sci-Quest Sci-Quest Sci-Quest is an enticing collection of interactive science and technology exhibits for all ages. Sea Chest Secrets Unlock a maritime mystery. Smugglers, Customs and Contraband Stories of drug busts, wildlife seizures and smuggling. Space So you want to be an astronaut? Speed: Science In Motion Experience the exhilaration of Formula One auto racing. Sport - More than Heroes and Legends Discover the triumphs, the fashion, the science and the passion of sport. Star Wars: Where Science Meets Imagination Star Wars: Where Science Meets Imagination Journey into a galaxy far, far away and discover the science behind the Star Wars films. Strike a Chord thumbnail Strike a Chord The Science of Music Exhibition. Terrorsaurus The dinosaurs have arrived! Ford Quadricycle The Centenary of the Model T Ford Celebrate the centenary of the First Model T Ford during October. Tools of Trade A special edition of the A-Z of Collecting, showcasing Museum Victoria's hand tool collections. Top Secret - Licence to Spy Explore the scientific world of espionage across various locations around the world. Visual Illusions Visual Illusions A small exhibition of hands-on and 'bodies-in' visual illusions. Whodunit? Murder Mystery at Menagerie Park Can you match the fingerprints and the bullets? Can you solve the mystery of Whodunit?