Museum After Dark | Nocturnal: Action-Reaction

First Peoples

6 to 8pm | Bunjilaka, Ground Level | Exhibition
Through the voices and languages of the south-eastern First Peoples community, the First Peoples exhibition celebrates the cultures of First Peoples with its rich traditions of performance, storytelling, artwork, and knowledge sharing, set against the history of survival throughout the ongoing impacts of colonisation.

Melbourne Story

6 to 9pm | Melbourne Story, Upper Level | Exhibition
Melbourne Story is packed with icons of the city's past and present – tales of heroes and scoundrels, growth and decline, and the changing ways Melburnians live, work and play.

Triceratops: Fate of the Dinosaurs

6 to 9pm | Science & Life Gallery, Ground Level | Exhibition
An immersive voyage into a lost world to explore the landscapes of the Cretaceous and get to know the creatures that thrived there.

Science & Life Gallery

6 to 9pm | Science & Life Gallery, Ground Level | Exhibition
Walk past the skeletons of 17 prehistoric animals through Dinosaur Walk, discover the origin of life in Victoria told through fossils, models, animatronics and animations, and see a world of insects, spiders, snails and other invertebrates in Bugs Alive!

Learn something new with short talks and tours led by our museum experts.

Strike!

6:15pm & 8pm | Melbourne Story, Upper Level | Short Spot Talk
The Sunshine Harvester strike of 1911 ignited one of Australia’s most significant industrial disputes. Learn about the impact of this strike on the fight for the eight-hour day and it's lasting impact on the future of worker’s rights with a Museums Victoria Visitor Engagement Officer.

Standing Strong

6:30pm & 7:30pm | First Peoples, Ground Level | Expert Talk
Learn about First Peoples rights and resilience with Museums Vicotria Cultural Interpreter, Tilly Doran and Roving Curator Ricki Nelson.

After the Burn

7:45 to 7:45pm | Museums Victoria Research Institute Gallery, Ground Level | Expert Talk
In nature, every action sparks a reaction. As bushfires grow more intense, researchers are tracking how birds and mammals respond and what these reactions reveal about ecosystem resilience. Presented by Liam Meredith, Research Assistance in the Birds and Mammals department at Museums Victoria.

Taking a Stand

7:15pm & 8:15pm | Melbourne Story, Upper Level | Expert Talk
Hear from Michelle Stevenson, Head of History & Technology at Museums Victoria about some of the most interesting objects and stories relating to protest, acts of resistance and activism in our

Full program of music, performance and interactive activities curated with Melbourne Fringe Festival launching 22 August.

Protest Badges

6 to 9pm | Foyer, Ground Level | Make & Create
Make a statement and design your own protest and activism badge to wear loud and proud.

Menu

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Hot Food

Chicken katsu burger, tonkatsu sauce, spicy slaw $16.50
Cheeseburger, angus beef patty, bread & butter pickles, seeded bun $16.50
Vada pav sliders, spiced potato fritters, tamarind, coriander chutney (2) vgn $16.50
Nachos, pico de gallo, guacamole, jalapeno, cheese sauce v, gf $16.50

Grab & Go 

Tyrells Crinkly Chips – Sea Salted / Cheddar / Salt & Vinegar $6
Maltesers $7
Popcorn – Sweet & Salty / Butter $8
Choc Tops – Vanilla / Boysenberry / Chocolate $8.50

Drinks 

Signature Cocktail $16
Signature Mocktail $14
Morgan’s Bay Cuvee Sparkling $12
Morgan’s Bay Sauvignon Blanc $11
Morgan’s Bay Shiraz Cabernet $11
Furphy Lager $10
Pipsqueak Apple Cider $10
James Boags - Premium Light $8
Heaps Normal XPA $8
Pepsi / Pepsi Max / Solo / Lemonade / Cool Ridge $5