A visit to the Melbourne Museum is a rich and surprising insight into life in Victoria. The museum showcases Victoria's intriguing permanent collections and offers brilliant temporary exhibitions from near and far. You'll see the natural environment, their cultures and their history from different angles.

Inside, you'll find :

- the Forest Gallery, the living heart of the museum, home to tall trees and wonderful wildlife

- the Science and Life Gallery, at the west end, where you'll find insects, dinosaurs, fossils, animals, human biology and much more

- the Melbourne Gallery, at the eastern end, which tells the story of the city and is home to the famous racehorse Phar Lap

- the Bunjilaka Aboriginal Cultural Centre, a place steeped in the living traditions and knowledge of the Koorie people and other Australian cultures

- Te Pasifika Gallery, a bright space filled with Pacific Island treasures

- the Children's Gallery, packed with things for little ones to see and do

- the Touring Hall.

- 3D documentaries and Hollywood blockbusters on Melbourne's giant IMAX screen.

- Museum café, store and theater