A Day in Pompeii: Melbourne Winter Masterpieces Exhibition
\nThe drama and tragedy of ancient Pompeii will be showcased in the Melbourne Winter Masterpiece exhibition A Day in Pompeii, on display at Melbourne Museum from 26 June to 25 October 2009.\u00a0 Exclusive to Melbourne, A Day in Pompeii is developed by Museum Victoria in partnership with the Soprintendenza Speciale per i Beni Archeologici di Napoli e Pompei (SAP), and will feature over 250 objects from daily life in Pompeii and surrounds, as well as a number of body casts.
\nMelbourne 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).
\nDate: Until 11 October 2009
\nCost: $20 adult, $14 concession, $12 child, $54 family (includes Museum entry)<\/p>\n
Ngarjun and Nakun: Our eyes, our footprints
\nThis exhibition explores the powerful collective story of the Mullet family, a Victorian Aboriginal family. Featuring paintings, textiles and objects from four generations of family members, the exhibition demonstrates the knowledge of culture and family connections that have been instilled through the generations by grandparents Albert and Rachel Mullett.
\nDate: 10 July to 10 October 2009<\/p>\n
NAIDOC WEEK 2009 program
\nNAIDOC Week is an important calendar event celebrating the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. In 2009 the week\u2019s theme is \u2018Honouring Our Elders, Nurturing Our Youth\u2019. Bunjilaka Aboriginal Cultural Centre will be hosting a range of activities to celebrate NAIDOC Week. Films from the 2008 Message Sticks Film Festival will be showing, experts will be available to identify and explain objects from your own Indigenous collection and there will be Milarri Garden cultural tours.
\nDate: 5 to 12 July 2009<\/p>\n
Bombay Sapphire Design Discovery Award Exhibition
\nThis is an annual award-based exhibition showcasing the 10 best Australian contemporary functional designs in lighting, furniture, accessories and homewares. Victorian finalists featured in the exhibition include Bridget Bodenham, Stuart McFarlane and John Hoogendoorn.
\nThe Bombay Sapphire Design Discovery Award Exhibition is an Object Gallery touring exhibition with the support from Major Sponsor Bombay Sapphire.
\nDate: 14 August to 25 October 2009<\/p>\n
Design Now
\nDo you ever wonder what the next big thing in design will be? What are the best emerging ideas and trends? See the designs of Australia\u2019s young design graduates who have competed with fellow students to exhibit their work in Design Now The group of finalists represent the best and freshest upcoming designers in Australia.
\nDesign Now is an Object Gallery touring exhibition.
\nDate: 14 August to 25 October 2009<\/p>\n
Dinosaur Walk
\nGet ready to walk among, around and even above the Museum\u2019s collection of dinosaur skeletons in Dinosaur Walk. Come face-to-face with Amargasaurus and Protoceratop, as well as Quetzalcoatlus, the largest flying animal of all time. Dinosaur fans can touch displays of dinosaur teeth, bones and fossilised poo and discover how dinosaurs moved, what they ate and how they survived in their changing environments. Dinosaur Walk is the first permanent exhibition to be opened as part of Museum Victoria\u2019s Science and Life Gallery redevelopment.
\nDate: Now showing<\/p>\n
Melbourne Museum, Nicholson Street, Carlton. Open daily 10.00am \u2013 5.00pm. Admission: Adult $8, children and concession FREE. For further details phone 13 11 02 or visit museumvictoria.com.au\/melbournemuseum<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
A Day in Pompeii: Melbourne Winter Masterpieces Exhibition The drama and tragedy of ancient Pompeii will be showcased in the Melbourne Winter Masterpiece exhibition A Day in Pompeii, on display at Melbourne Museum from 26 June to 25 October 2009.\u00a0 Exclusive to Melbourne, A Day in Pompeii is developed by Museum Victoria in partnership with<\/p>\n