Melbourne Museum

Melbourne Museum

The Melbourne Museum was first established on March 9, 1854, and is located within Carlton Gardens, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, adjacent to the Royal Exhibition Building. The current museum building was completed in 2001. The museum showcases Australian social history, Indigenous culture, scientific development, and the environment, and also houses one of the world’s largest cinemas — the Melbourne IMAX Theatre.

Step into the Melbourne Museum, where you can explore the Aboriginal culture of Victoria celebrated and displayed at the Bunjilaka Aboriginal Cultural Centre. Discover Melbourne’s rich history through the Melbourne History exhibition, immersing yourself in the past and uncovering the influential figures who shaped the city since the early 19th century. See Phar Lap, the preserved remains of Australia’s legendary racehorse. Walk among fascinating ancient animal skeletons, including dinosaurs, flying reptiles, and megafauna. Get up close with insects in the Insect Gallery, from stick insects and redback spiders to funnel-web spiders. Stroll through the Forest Gallery to experience a living forest representing Indigenous heritage. Embark on a journey of the mind in the Mind exhibition, exploring emotions, thoughts, memory, and dreams. Visit the Children's Gallery, a space designed for fun and education for children aged one to eight. And in the Discovery Centre, use the research and collections of Museums Victoria to guide deeper exploration of life in Victoria.

The Melbourne Museum welcomes over one million visitors annually and has won the Major Tourism Attraction award from Tourism Victoria in 2010.

Melbourne Museum

Must-visit reason: The most comprehensive museum showcasing Melbourne’s culture

Continent: Oceania

Country/Region: Australia

State/Province: Victoria

City: Melbourne