Gallery | Science on Show at Melbourne Museum

Some of the most unique and rare specimens from Museum Victoria’s vast natural sciences collection left the research lab for a one-day only public display on Sunday, May 18.

As part of International Museums Day celebrations, visitors had a special opportunity to view the fascinating fauna and minerals up close.

The ‘Science on Show’ program, running all day at Melbourne Museum, featured Museum Victoria scientists speaking about their work.

Participating experts and collections included palaeontology, marine biology, herpetology, birds and mammals, entomology, live exhibits, and mineralogy.

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