Collections & research

Museums Victoria / Collections & research

For more than 165 years, Museums Victoria’s research and collections have inspired inquiry and discovery, creating new knowledge that shapes our understanding of our place, our past, our society and the relationship between this region and the world.

Museums Victoria Research Institute

Launched in 2022, the Museums Victoria Research Institute will elevate and highlight Museums Victoria’s research efforts, building on our strong foundations, established reputation and proven track record. 

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Our collection

Explore a wealth of collections and research about natural sciences, history, technology and Indigenous cultures from Museums Victoria.
Photograph - Eric Douglas and Frank Hurley, Antarctic Expedition, 1929-1931

Journals

Journals published by Museums Victoria highlighting our research and collections.
two women using binoculars outdoors

Find a staff member

Meet the staff at the heart of our world-class research, collections and exhibitions. 
Lupita Bribiesca, Phd candidate, presenting a talk as part of the 'Meet the Scientists' program at Melbourne Museum Theatre.

Student placements

Supporting tertiary students by providing internships, higher degree research programs, and scholarship opportunities.

Library and archives

Australian Lyre Bird, Menura Superba from J. Gould's The Birds of Australia, vol. iii

Library

The Library has a rich, varied and historic collection of published works related to and informing the Museum’s history, research, collections, exhibitions and experiences.
animal collection transport in 1899

Museums Victoria Archives

The Museums Victoria Archives collects and preserves records of enduring value documenting the administrative, collection, exhibition, education and research history of Museums Victoria.
Platypus illustration

Biodiversity Heritage Library

A national project hosted by Museums Victoria.

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