Last days of Pompeii: Toga Party!

Melbourne Museum is extending opening hours on the last four days of A Day in Pompeii to give visitors an extra chance to see the exhibition before it has to close on Sunday 25 October. There will be a toga party on Saturday 24 October where visitors can dress up in a toga and enjoy all day entertainment including music late into the night. Don’t miss out! 

Melbourne Winter Masterpieces is a Victorian Government initiative and is exclusive to Melbourne, Australia. A Day in Pompeii is presented in association with the Soprintendenza Speciale per i Beni Archeologici di Napoli e Pompei (SANP).

Date: 10am – 10pm Thursday 22 and Friday 23 Oct; 6.30am – 12am Saturday 24 Oct; 10am – 6pm Sunday 25 Oct

Cost: $20 adult, $14 concession, $12 child, $54 family (includes Museum entry) 

Wild: Amazing animals in a changing world
Be surrounded by the wonderful diversity of mammals, birds and reptiles from around the world in Melbourne Museum’s new permanent exhibition. Wild explores which animals are thriving and which are merely surviving and takes you on an adventure through different Victorian environments, such as the alps, grassland and wetlands. Discover why biodiversity is under threat and learn about how we can create a more hopeful future.

Date: From 13 November 2009 

Romp and Stomp Fun Day for Children

Visit the Melbourne Museum for a day of fun filled activities and events designed for children aged 0 – 5. Activities on the day are both fun and educational, and include performances, activities, special appearances and storytelling. The day also provides the opportunity for parents and carers to access information about early childhood services and networks.

Date: 10am to 5pm, 28 October 2009  

Lotjpa: Speaking to

This exhibition explores the connection between Victorian Aboriginal Youths, Indigenous community members and Elders in the Shepparton region. Featuring photographs taken by Koorie youth complemented by community and Elder’s stories and a series of videos, the exhibition reveals the importance of oral history in Victorian Aboriginal culture.

Date: 20 November 2009 to 21 February 2010 

Menagerie: Contemporary Indigenous Sculpture
Menagerie features 33 established and emerging Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists from every Australian state and territory who have each produced sculptural works depicting a variety of Australian animals with a variety of materials, including fibre, ceramic, wood carving and aluminium.

Developed by the Australian Museum and Object Gallery.

Date: 16 December 2009 to 21 February 2010 

Paragon Shoes

For almost 100 years Paragon Shoes, a family business, designed and created shoes in Melbourne. Drawing their inspiration from the latest Paris, London and New York styles, Paragon’s shoes were sold throughout Australia and New Zealand. The Paragon Shoes display offers visitors an insight into local Melbourne manufacturing, fashion, and design.

Date: Now Showing 

Melbourne Museum, Nicholson Street, Carlton. Open daily 10.00am – 5.00pm. Admission: Adult $8, children and concession FREE. For further details phone 13 11 02 or visit museumvictoria.com.au/melbournemuseum