Past Exhibitions

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Bud growing out of tree 2009 Design Challenge: Fire Presented by the Design Research Institute, RMIT University DISCOVERY CENTRE FOYER Pompeii Extended Hours A Day in Pompeii An exhibition depicting the daily life of one of the world's most extraordinary cities: Pompeii. TOURING HALL agIdeas 2010 NewStar Exhibition agIdeas 2010 NewStar Exhibition See the winning and short-listed entries of the agIdeas 2010 NewStar competition. DISCOVERY CENTRE FOYER agIdeas NewStar 2011 See the works of young designers shortlisted for the agIdeas 2011 NewStar competition. MELBOURNE GALLERY detail of bark painting Ancestral Power and the Aesthetic Arnhem Land paintings and objects from the Donald Thomson Collection. MELBOURNE GALLERY An Archaeological Time Capsule An Archaeological Time Capsule Get a glimpse into working-class life in late 19th century Melbourne during Archaeology Week. MAIN FOYER Body Parts Body Parts Looking at how our bodies work. SCIENCE AND LIFE GALLERY Bodyscape: Mapping the Mind and Body Humans have been curious about the structure and function of their bodies for millennia. SCIENCE AND LIFE GALLERY Melbourne Museum Christmas card display Christmas Card Display This small display features a selection of Christmas cards from the 1890s to the 1960s. MAIN FOYER Colliding Worlds First contact in the Western Desert, 1932-1984. Butterfly by Stuart McFarlane Design Discovery Award Exhibition An annual award-based exhibition showcasing the 10 best Australian contemporary functional designs. MELBOURNE GALLERY Design Now See the designs of young designers from across Australia. MELBOURNE GALLERY Dinosaur skeleton Dinosaurs in Time The history of life on earth, shown through the fossil record. EVOLUTION GALLERY Drugs: a social history Exploring the social history of drugs – legal and illicit – in Australia. MIND AND BODY GALLERY Image of Charles Darwin from a lantern slide. Five things about Charles Darwin Explore the genius of Charles Darwin in this display celebrating his 200th birthday. MAIN FOYER Freestyle Freestyle: new Australian design for living Bringing together the work and stories of 40 outstanding Australian designers. AUSTRALIA GALLERY Fringe Furniture Fringe Furniture: alumni retrospective Often it helps to look back to where we have come from to understand where we are heading. Fringe furniture chair Fringe Furniture 2008 Presented as part of the Melbourne Fringe Festival 2008. DISCOVERY CENTRE FOYER Magney House Glenn Murcutt See a selection of work by award winning Australian architect Glenn Murcutt. MELBOURNE GALLERY 1908: U.S.A. Fleet Welcome to Australia Great White Fleet Exhibiting early 3D images of the 1908 American Great White Fleet visit to Australia. THE WALK Hatching the Past: Dinosaur Eggs & Babies Take a rare and exciting look at the life of dinosaurs through their eggs, nests and embryos. TOURING HALL Honey bee Honey bees The day to day lives of honey bees. SCIENCE AND LIFE GALLERY INNOVIC's Next Big Thing Award Exhibition See new inventions and innovations that have the potential to become ‘the next big thing’. DISCOVERY CENTRE FOYER John Rodriquez – Textile Designer John Rodriquez – Textile Designer Discover the unique style of John Rodriquez, one of Australia’s most innovative textile designers. MELBOURNE GALLERY launch Pad logo Launch Pad 2008 Finalists Exhibition Promoting emerging design and encouraging Australian design to become market ready. DISCOVERY CENTRE FOYER Leadbeater's Possum Leadbeater's Possum Celebrate the tiny Leadbeater's Possum and learn about efforts to ensure its survival. ORIENTATION GALLERIA BALCONY Kangaroo sculpture Menagerie A contemporary Indigenous sculpture exhibition. MELBOURNE GALLERY Mirror Mirror: Jeannie Baker See the work of renowned children’s author and artist Jeannie Baker. MELBOURNE GALLERY Miss Australia thumbnail Miss Australia: A Nation's Quest Relive the splendour, romance and glamour of one the nation’s most successful charity events. MIND AND BODY GALLERY Huskies at Antarctica Morrie and Ursa The last huskies. MAIN FOYER New Views 2 A print and digital poster exhibition focusing on the future of graphic design. MELBOURNE GALLERY Paragon Shoes advertising sign Paragon Shoes A selection of iconic Melbourne shoes. MELBOURNE GALLERY Phar Lap Reunion Phar Lap Reunion See Phar Lap's skeleton on display next to his hide. MELBOURNE GALLERY book cover Phar Lap the Wonder Horse See the original illustrations from Phar Lap the Wonder Horse – a new children's book. MELBOURNE GALLERY Body Casts on Display Part of the A Day in Pompeii exhibition. MIND AND BODY GALLERY Premier's Design Awards 2008 Exhibition Celebrate Victoria's best designers and their works. MAIN FOYER Shutter Up You Face We invited you to tell us what makes Melbourne Italian. MELBOURNE GALLERY Southern Diversity exhibition Southern Diversity Discover Australia's unique plants and animals. SCIENCE AND LIFE GALLERY Spirit of the Games: the Opening Ceremony revealed Go behind the scenes of the Melbourne 2006 Commonwealth Games Opening Ceremony. TOURING HALL Summer Holiday Snaps Summer Holiday Snaps Images exploring summer fun in Victoria from 100 years ago. MAIN FOYER Pasifika sails Te Vainui O Pasifika Te Vainui O Pasifika includes watercraft objects from nearly every country in the Pacific. TE PASIFIKA GALLERY The 1888 Melbourne Cup The 1888 Melbourne Cup This Spring visit Melbourne Museum to view the magnificent 1888 Melbourne Cup. MELBOURNE GALLERY The Dying Lion The Dying Lion The Dying Lion will be on display at Melbourne Museum until 6 April 2012. MAIN FOYER The Great Wall of China One of the world’s great wonders is now a major international exhibition. TOURING HALL Virtual Room The Virtual Room Experience a new way of seeing. SCIENCE AND LIFE GALLERY RMS Titanic Titanic Journey back to 1912 and experience Titanic's maiden voyage. TOURING HALL To Mars and Beyond: Search for the Origins of Life A once-in-a-lifetime journey to the darkest depths of our solar system. Toolayn Koortakay: Squaring Skins for Rugs A collaborative effort by four Victorian Aboriginal artists. Top Designs 2010 Top Designs 2010 Don't miss this annual opportunity to see an inspiring exhibition of works produced by VCE Students. MELBOURNE GALLERY Top Designs Top Designs 2011 Don't miss this annual design exhibition of works produced by VCE and VET Students. MELBOURNE GALLERY Holden 48-215 Treasures Museum Victoria celebrates 150 years. Trepang Trepang This exhibition tells the story of the ancient trade in sea cucumbers (trepang). MELBOURNE GALLERY Tutankhamun The Tutankhamun exhibition comes to Australia for the first time. TOURING HALL Vintage Christmas Decorations Vintage Christmas Decorations See beautiful vintage Christmas decorations in the Melbourne Museum Foyer. MAIN FOYER We Depend on Nature We Depend on Nature Come and explore Victoria’s natural diversity through touch, smell, puppet play, drawing and more. CHILDREN'S GALLERY Zmood: Designing Holdens A display of the works of GM Holden's first Australian Head of Design, Phillip Zmood. DISCOVERY CENTRE

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