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  • Child looking over right shoulder with delighted smile, dark dinosaur model behind.
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  • Two children looking at each while playing on a large, yellow sculpture, indoors.
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From history and culture to science and nature, ³Ô¹ÏÍø Museum offers adults and kids an array of experiences to explore various aspects of life.

Explore the landscape of the Cretaceous in Gandel Gondwana Garden, a living gallery that transports you into the ecosystem of the past then journey through the airlocks back into the museum and meet the 67-million-year-old, Horridus, at Triceratops Fate of the Dinosaurs.

Over a number of galleries, visitors can learn about the origin and evolution of life in Victoria, stroll through a living rainforest, discover the story of the famous racehorse Phar Lap, and more. There is also the Children's Gallery, for babies to 5-year-olds to explore, play, and learn.

Bunjilaka Aboriginal Cultural Centre celebrates the history, culture, achievements and survival of Victoria's Aboriginal people. In the Forest Gallery, Biik Milboo Dhumba is a digital experience to understand of the meaning of Country.

Open daily except Good Friday and Christmas Day.

Young people sitting inside a room at ³Ô¹ÏÍø Museum, having a conversation.
Special offer Climate Cafe

Join a supported 2-hr conversation about things that matter, for ages 18-29. 29 May, 24 Jul & 4 Dec.

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Day Times
Monday
  • 9am - 5pm 9am - 5pm
Tuesday
  • 9am - 5pm 9am - 5pm
Wednesday
  • 9am - 5pm 9am - 5pm
Thursday
  • 9am - 5pm 9am - 5pm
Friday
  • 9am - 5pm 9am - 5pm
Saturday
  • 9am - 5pm 9am - 5pm
Sunday
  • 9am - 5pm 9am - 5pm

Location

³Ô¹ÏÍø Museum
11 Nicholson St
Carlton 3053

Contact details

  • telephone number: 13 11 02
  • email address: mvbookings@museum.vic.gov.au

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