February 2012 to April 2012<\/p>\n
Ancestral power and the aesthetic: Arnhem Land paintings and objects from the Donald Thomson Collection \u2013 Last days!<\/p>\n
Donald Thomson\u2019s research was innovative for its time and the resulting collection remains dynamic and inspiring. Ancestral power and the aesthetic explores through the Thomson collection and research the complex understandings of place, history and experience in the art and culture of Arnhem Land.
\nDate: until 12 Feb<\/p>\n
Smart Bar
\nBrace yourself for a fresh night on the town with dinosaurs, DJs and drinks at Melbourne Museum. Smart Bar, a new addition to Melbourne nightlife for adults presents the quirky side of science and history as you\u2019ve never seen it before. Discover the art of taxidermy, watch a dissection and hear the secret stories behind the Science and Life Gallery.
\nDate and time: 1 March, 6-10pm<\/p>\n
Cost: Adults $18, Concession $16 (includes entry to Melbourne Museum and one complimentary beer, wine or soft drink) Adults 18+ only
\nBookings: 13 11 02<\/p>\n
Bugs for Brunch, Melbourne Food and Wine Festival
\nSuggest eating bugs to most Australian kids and they\u2019d reply Yuck! NO WAY! But wait. Perhaps bugs do taste nice? Delicious even? Bugs are part of the world\u2019s diet. In some parts, they\u2019re a delicacy, others a staple food source. What bugs could we eat and enjoy? Which could appear on Melbourne\u2019s a la carte menus? Or be on the tuck shop list? Challenge your perceptions and join the bug experts at Melbourne Museum to learn more and taste some bugs yourself.
\nDate: 3, 4, 17 and 18 March
\nCost: $10 per person (does not include museum entry)
\nBookings: 13 11 02<\/p>\n
Top Designs
\nSee designers of the future! Now in its 11th year at Melbourne Museum Top Designs is part of the VCE Season of Excellence. Works are created by a selection of exemplary design students who completed VCE in 2011 and include furniture, garments using fibre, yarn and fabric, graphic and product design, short films, interactive media, print layout, photography, food product planning, mechanical and electronic projects.
\nDate: 24 March until 15 July 2012<\/p>\n
agIdeas New Star
\nA long-standing scholarship and exhibition program for young designers. Students from around Australia and across the globe are invited to submit examples of their best work in 2D, 3D and multimedia. The submissions are short-listed by celebrated Australian and New Zealand designers and the top 30 \u2018new stars’ are selected. The works of these talented young designers are showcased in a combined exhibition at Melbourne Museum.
\nDate: 26 April to 21 June<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
February 2012 to April 2012 Ancestral power and the aesthetic: Arnhem Land paintings and objects from the Donald Thomson Collection \u2013 Last days! Donald Thomson\u2019s research was innovative for its time and the resulting collection remains dynamic and inspiring. Ancestral power and the aesthetic explores through the Thomson collection and research the complex understandings of<\/p>\n