This new exhibition explores the working of the human mind by entering a world of emotions, thoughts, memories and dreams. Visitors will step into the shoes of those that see the world from different mind perspectives. Discover the ways in which drugs and disorders affect our minds and question your attitudes to normality.

Date: Now showing

Cost: Free with Museum entry

 

 

Relieve the splendour, romance and glamour of one the nation’s most successful charity endeavours in Miss Australia: A Nation’s Quest. This National Museum of Australia exhibition features the historic crown and gowns and key moments in the history of the Miss Australia Quest, which sparkled in our national consciousness for almost a century. Stylish and proficient fundraisers, trade envoys and advocates for the disabled, Miss Australia become a national cultural phenomenon. The exhibition follows the competition’s changing fortunes, from its beginnings as a magazine promotion in 1908, to its ascendancy in the 1950s and 1960s, and its eventual end in 2000.

Date: Until 6 April 2008

Cost: Free with Museum entry

 

 

The free annual one day festival of Italian Motorcycles returns to the plaza of Melbourne Museum. Featuring Bimota, Benelli, Laverda, Moto Guzzi, Ducati, Cagiva, MV Agusta and Aprilia, this festival is a must for lovers of Italian motorcycles and is also a great family day out.

Date: 10am-2pm, Sunday 11 November 2007

Cost: Free

 

 

Roll up! Roll up! The Buzzing Bee Circus is coming to Melbourne Museum. See aerial performances and amazing acrobatics by students from the National Institute of Circus Arts in a spectacular summer holiday show celebrating the life of honey bees. With inspiration from the fascinating Honeybees exhibit, the performers will flip, fly, jump, juggle, tumble, dance and sing the extraordinary activity of a bee hive into life.

Date: 1 January to 31 January 2008

Time: Daily at 11am-11.30am, 12pm-12.30pm, 2pm-2.30pm

Cost: $8 adult, $4 concession, $2 child, $18 family, Free for MV Members (includes Museum entry)

Places are limited.                                                                                                                                  

 

 

Melbourne Museum, Nicholson Street, Carlton. Open daily 10.00am – 5.00pm.

Admission: Adult $6, children and concession FREE.

For further details phone 13 11 02 or visit museumvictoria.com.au/melbournemuseum