Discover a world four billion years in the making. In Our Wondrous Planet, you’ll come face to face with animals from around the world. This NEW multi-sensory biodiversity gallery is the largest gallery ever at Melbourne Museum!
Step into their vibrant ecosystems and experience the incredible connections that unite all life on Earth. Play your part in helping to shape a thriving future for our planet.
Become part of Earth's incredible living systems: ride the swirling currents of the ocean, connect with intriguing creatures and vast root networks beneath the soil, and join in the magical moment when a coral reef starts its life cycle.
In this multi-sensory gallery you’ll find:
Over 800 amazing animals from our collections
Hands-on interactives
Large-scale immersive projections and media
Stories from First Peoples around the world
Event Details:
Dates: Open from Saturday 20th September 2025
Times: Open daily 9am to 5pm
Location: Melbourne Museum
Notes: Included with paid museum entry