Current Exhibitions

Phar Lap the Wonder Horse See the original illustrations from Phar Lap the Wonder Horse - a new children's book. MELBOURNE GALLERY Yamatji Pirni: Many Friendships Exhibition of traditional and contemporary Indigenous works from Australia's Western Desert region. JUMBUNNA, BUNJILAKA I am the land & the land is me An exhibition showcasing traditionally inspired Aboriginal works by four Victorian Aboriginal women. BIRRARUNG, BUNJILAKA New Views 2 A print and digital poster exhibition focusing on the future of graphic design. MELBOURNE GALLERY Body Casts on Display Part of the A Day in Pompeii exhibition. MIND AND BODY GALLERY Morrie and Ursa The last huskies. MAIN FOYER

The Melbourne Story Explore Melbourne’s unique and changing tale. MELBOURNE GALLERY The Mind: Enter the Labyrinth Explore the workings of the mind by entering a world of emotions, thoughts, memories and dreams. MIND AND BODY GALLERY Honey bees The day to day lives of honey bees. SCIENCE AND LIFE GALLERY Bugs Alive! Explore the amazing world of insects and spiders! SCIENCE AND LIFE GALLERY Marine life: exploring our seas Visit Melbourne Museum for a deep sea experience. SCIENCE AND LIFE GALLERY The Human Body Explore the wonder and fascination of the human body. SCIENCE AND LIFE GALLERY Water Smart Home An exhibit that invites you to reduce water use in the home and garden. CSIRAC – Australia’s First Computer The world’s oldest complete computer. SCIENCE AND LIFE GALLERY The Virtual Room Experience a new way of seeing. SCIENCE AND LIFE GALLERY Forest Secrets Discover the hidden stories of Victoria’s mountain forests. FOREST GALLERY Belonging to Country Indigenous art and objects have important stories and meanings to Aboriginal people. BIRRARUNG, BUNJILAKA Two Laws This exhibition looks at ongoing debates about Indigenous knowledge, law and property in Australia. JUMBUNNA, BUNJILAKA 1, 2, 3, Grow Children can explore how plants, animals, minerals and humans grow. CHILDREN'S GALLERY Southern Diversity Discover Australia's unique plants and animals. SCIENCE AND LIFE GALLERY Darwin to DNA Explore the processes and mechanisms of evolution. EVOLUTION GALLERY Te Vainui O Pasifika Te Vainui O Pasifika includes watercraft objects from nearly every country in the Pacific. TE PASIFIKA GALLERY Colonial Square 25 ornate remnants of a once magnificent building. MUSEUM PLAZA Koori Voices Revealing the history of Aboriginal people. JUMBUNNA, BUNJILAKA Phar Lap - A True Legend Phar Lap is Melbourne Museum's most popular object. MELBOURNE GALLERY