mamma’s melbourne events, exhibitions and festivals
There is always something happening in Melbourne! From markets to festivals to fabulous events - this town knows how to entertain your kids and family! Mamma is always adding to this page from week to week month to month so keep a close on those seasonal events and markets or those once off festivals!
Every Wednesday is Dino Day at the Melbourne Museum! Perfect for all those ROOOARsome kiddies who just love dinos! Dino Disco, Sensory Soft Play, Dino Tails and more fun activities await!
If you know Banksy and his work, or even if you don’t, this exhibition is worth visiting. Mamma recognised iconic pieces and discovered the stories behind them, along with surprising works by Banksy. The Melbourne exhibition is well set up, with easy-to-read plaques. Take your time to ponder the deeper meanings behind the art.
Victoria T Rex is the latest exhibiton at Melbourne Museum where you get to come face to face with a real T Rex - find out all we know about her - her scars, her injuries and even possible cause of death. Victoria is made up of almost 200 bones and is 12 metres long and almost 4m metres high.
The ancient Egyptian culture is fascinating, Now, artefacts from the British Museum are on display at Melbourne's NGV. The exhibition, spanning the lower ground floor, is beautifully curated with statues, jewellery, and more, offering a breathtaking journey back in time. Make sure you catch Pharaohs at the NGV Melbourne!
A new exhibition has taken hold at ACMI and it’s perfect for kids! Beings by Universal Everything has heaps of interactive elements as art imitates life. Incredible moving images like furry giants, blobby shapes and strange plants mimic your movements when you stand in front of them!
If you thought a trip to Italy in 2024 is maybe a bit out of reach, think again! THE LUME is back, and this time you can journey through the incredible works of Leonardo Da Vinci - 500 Years of Genius.
Calling all ballers! Get ready for a slam dunk of authentic memorabilia, interactive games and skill-testers, digital projections, virtual reality adventures plus a section dedicated to Australia’s NBA and WNBA legends. This is a fun interactive exhibition for the family!
Chaos Lab has arrived at The District Docklands and is an awesome learning adventure that you can add to your adventure bucket list. The theme of this experience is science - with a huge helping of play!