Museums
Victoria boasts an exceptional collection of museums, many hosting national displays or curating world-renowned exhibits. The Melbourne Museum is a fusion of the old world and the new. Opposite the grand Royal Exhibition Buildings, it is segmented into several galleries, including a magnetic Children's Museum and the Bunjilaka Centre – a place where Aboriginal people can practise and present their culture.
Living museums abound in Victoria. Sovereign Hill in Ballarat is the site of the richest gold field in the world, and offers a fabulous re-creation of the hustle and bustle of life in Ballarat in the 1850s. You can pan for gold, visit the local stores on Main Street, take school lessons and ride a horse and cart. Check out some museum highlights in Victoria.
Explore by region
Delve deep into the history of places near and far at Melbourne's varied museums, dedicated to all manner of the city's quirky local stories.
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If you are interested in local history, visit a local museum in Daylesford and the Macedon Ranges that tells the stories of early pioneers.
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Visit the Mornington Peninsula's varied museums to discover tales tall and true of a rich history dating back to Victoria's first European settlers.
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Learn about the discovery of gold in the region in the 1850s, as well as the story of Australia's struggle to become a nation.
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Uncover reminders of the Grampians region's intriguing past, preserved at enthralling museums dedicated to major regional stories and quirky subjects.
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Wander through recreations of pioneer settlements or head to one of many national parks, which serve as open-air museums of Aboriginal history.
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Visit a diverse range of museums that capture and display the region's rich maritime and farming history and the birth of Australian surfing legends.
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Visit museums in the High Country region and see fascinating relics and exhibits that tell the stories of famous, infamous and ordinary folk alike.
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Experience the Gippsland performing arts and music scene in Latrobe Valley, or take in Australian art at many quality galleries and studios in Gippsland.
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