MELBOURNE MUSEUM

Explore the Melbourne Museum and discover the natural environment, culture, and history of Victoria. See the Forest Gallery, Science and Life Gallery, and Horridus the Triceratops Fossil.

With combo tickets for a guided tour of the Melbourne Cricket Ground and entry to Melbourne Museum, you’re guaranteed to have a fun and informative experience. Explore the spiritual ground of Australian sports This 75-minute guided tour of the birthplace of Test and ODI cricket offers insider access to the Melbourne Cricket Ground’s player areas and media facilities. Marvel at the engineering feat of the pitch rotation system, allowing seamless transitions between cricket matches and Aussie Rules football games. Admire the 150th-anniversary tapestry outside the Long Room, depicting iconic MCG moments and symbolizing its importance in Australia's cultural landscape. You’ll also visit the MCG Library, housing rare cricket treasures like a 1916 Wisden Almanack and the first dictionary mentioning cricket from the 1600s. A journey into Australia’s history Stepping into the Melbourne Museum is like entering a time machine. As you wander through the exhibits, you'll find yourself face-to-face with towering dinosaurs, marveling at the world of insects, and exploring a living forest ecosystem. The museum blends natural history with cultural narratives, offering insights into indigenous heritage and Melbourne's urban evolution. Interactive displays and hands-on experiences keep visitors of all ages engaged, while the sheer variety of exhibits always ensures something new to discover. From the Triceratops skeleton to the nostalgic Melbourne Story gallery, the museum captures the essence of Victoria's past and present, leaving visitors with a deeper appreciation of the region's rich tapestry of life and history.

Take advantage of the opportunity to explore the Melbourne Museum, a prominent landmark in Victoria. Upon entry, you'll encounter the stunning 30-meter Blue Pygmy Blue Whale exhibit, a majestic representation of one of Earth's largest marine mammals. As you marvel at the towering skeletons of prehistoric creatures, such as the ancient Diprotodon and the formidable T-Rex, the museum offers a unique lens through which to comprehend the evolutionary processes. So many exhibitions, so little time There are a diverse range of interactive displays and multimedia installations suitable for all ages. The Research Institute Gallery exhibition illuminates active and ongoing research in biological and geological sciences through a collection of objects, films, photographs, and interviews. Experience the Dinosaur Walk, featuring a parade of 17 prehistoric animal skeletons, including dinosaurs, pterosaurs, a mammal-like reptile, and Australian megafauna. Animated reconstructions bring their ancient lives to life, while hands-on opportunities let you touch dinosaur teeth and a 25-tonne sauropod's thigh bone. Go and see the "Unfinished Business" exhibition, where photographic portraits unveil the compelling stories of 30 First Nations individuals with lived experiences of disability from diverse corners of Australia. Anthropology enthusiasts will appreciate the First Peoples exhibition that specifically honors Australia's Indigenous cultures.

Get to know Melbourne's top art and history spots with this package. Visit Metartworld, Australia's largest metal art space, filled with scrap metal statues and themed areas. Next, head to the Melbourne Museum with a skip-the-line ticket to see Victoria, the T. rex, in an exhibition combining fossils and modern tech for a trip back to the Cretaceous period. **Metartworld Admission** Enjoy themed spaces from anime to cars, and a starry sky exhibition that combines technology with light and shadow. **Melbourne Museum: Skip The Line Ticket for Victoria the T. Rex** Travel back to the Cretaceous period at the Melbourne Museum. The exhibition combines fossils and modern tech so you can see what life was like for this 66-million-year-old dinosaur.

Exclusive to Melbourne Museum, the home of dinosaurs, Victoria the T. rex is a state-of-the-art exhibition featuring 66-million-year-old real fossils, film, AR, and holography.

A howlingly fun Halloween after-dark experience, packed with bone-chilling beats, wicked treats and frightening feats! Trick or treat through the galleries collecting limited edition cards and prizes. Hit the dancefloor for classic Halloween hits and haunting live performances. Join a ghost tour and participate in spooky science shows. Learn about stranger-than-fiction creatures and creepy collection objects with our museum experts. Sink your teeth into Halloween-themed food and cocktails and indulge at the VIP Lounge for a night of gothic glamour. Will you dare to explore the weird, wild, and wonderful natural world this Halloween? Check the full program below and book your tickets now to join in for a night of thrills and fun with your family, friends and neighbours. Everyone is welcome! For one evening only, watch your favourite museum transform into a supernatural den of delight Join Melbourne Museum for a spooktacular evening packed with chills, thrills, and fun for everyone!