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Melbourne Museum

11 Nicholson St | Carlton, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
61 3 8341 7777
As featured in Melbourne for young kids
Ranked #11 of 157 attractions in Melbourne
4.5 of 5 stars 312 Reviews
Type: Museums, Natural History Museums
Description: Experience the museum's outstanding exhibits and collections on the environment, technology and many other areas.
Useful Information: Activities for young children, Activities for older children, Bathroom facilities, Stairs / lift, Wheelchair access
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bli bli, qld
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22 reviews 22 reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW

not as good as we had heard about but makes for a nice morning out.

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Sandy Bay, Australia
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19 reviews 19 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW

This museum is fantastic. Went to view the latest exhibition and as usual enjoyed it. Always worth a visit when in Melbourne.

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Canberra, Australia
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18 reviews 18 reviews
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6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW
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I visited with my kids (7 and 4) and they were entralled for most of the day. The indoor rainforest was fascinating. The dinosaur exhibit was awesome. The kids play area is a great idea with reading books, toys and play area.

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Southland, New Zealand
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5 reviews 5 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 May 2012 NEW

Great place, heaps to do. Lots of different collects of native animals. Excellent

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Scarsdale, New York
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45 reviews 45 reviews
Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
22 helpful votes 22 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW

I visited the Melbourne Museum last week on sadly my final day in Melbourne :( The Mesopotamia exhibit should not be missed. It's a special so you'll have to pay additional to see it. The museum's dinosaur, taxidermy and bug collection were awesome and I loved the 600 Million Years, Human Body, Mind and Forest Secrets exhibits too. The Aboriginal... More

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Bundaberg, Australia
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16 reviews 16 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW

Huge huge huge. Start early and stay late - there's a LOT going on here. Great interactive exhibits on all kinds of wildlife, dinosaurs, the human body and so on...

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Auckland, New Zealand
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW

The subjects are not that interesting, but maybe if I visited the Messopotamia exhibit it would be more exciting.

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Cairns, Australia
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW

I vist the Melbourne Museum at least once a year when I visit (for thye footy) & have enjoyed so many amazing displays, from the British & Cairo museums. The whole experience is fantastic

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW

Great Museum, lots of informative exhibits, went for the King Tut Exhibition, but had a look at Phar lap & some of the other exhibits. Had a lovely lunch in the cafe too!

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STOCKPORT
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012 NEW

Super half day. New interesting exhibits. Mesopotamia exhibition was particularly good

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