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Australia Flights > Victoria > Museums
Melbourne Museum
Explore life in Victoria as you learn about the history and culture
of this fantastic place. From nature and the environment to people
and places you will see many exhibits including collections in
eight galleries, including one just for children. See a living
rainforest, be amazed at the complete skeleton of a blue whale...and
find out historical facts at the Bunjilaka. Bunjilaka is a space
for indigenous and non-indigenous people to learn about Victoria’s
Koorie (south eastern Aboriginal) people. Presentations include
artworks, artefacts, stories and performances.Aboriginal Cultural
Centre. Last but not least you cannot leave without visiting IMAX.
IMAX is the world's largest cinema format, with a screen up to
eight storeys high. Films, from documentaries to latest release
movies, can be experienced in 2D or 3D. The Museum café has a
great variety of hot and cold food and refreshments. Visit the
Melbourne Museum Shop for an extensive selection of unique and
educational books, gifts, souvenirs and toys. Wheelchair access
is available at Melbourne Museum, with lift access to all exhibition
levels.
Location: just north of the Melbourne CBD, Melbourne, Victoria
Phone: +61 3 8341 7777
Scienceworks
The fun way to learn about science, Scienceworks offers learning
in a fun and interactive way. Hands-on participation is positively
encouraged and visitors can take part in live demonstrations,
shows, guided tours and special activities. Exhibits change throughout
the year..just to keep you on your toes! The Melbourne Planetarium
creates hyper-real, digital simulations of outer space in awe-inspiring
astronomical shows.
Location: Scienceworks is located just 5 kilometres from the
Melbourne CBD
Phone: 03 9392 4800
Immigration Museum
Follow the stories of real people as they travel from far and
wide to make homes for themselves and there families in Victoria,
Australia. Located in the Old Customs House in the heart of the
city, the museum re-creates the real-life stories of those who
made the decision to move to Australia - see through their eyes
with moving images, personal and community voices, memories and
memorabilia. Hear why and how they made the journey...for may
this is a thought-provoking and moving experience.
Location: Old Customs House, Flinders St Melbourne VIC 3000
Phone: 03 9927 2700
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