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Explore a wealth of collections and research about natural sciences, history, technology and First Peoples from Museums Victoria in Australia.
Anzac Day - 25 April
Anzac Day marks the anniversary of Australia’s first major involvement in World War I: an attack by Australian, New Zealand and British forces on the Gallipoli Peninsula of Türkiye. The campaign was waged stubbornly for eight brutal, bitter months, ending in failure. One of those killed was Captain Edward Albert McKenna, whose photos are treasured by Museums Victoria. Anzac Day is now a day of national remembrance, when Australians reflect on the meanings and impacts of war.
World Book and Copyright Day 23 April
To celebrate World Book Day we are highlighting some special items from our library’s Rare Book Collection. The Museums Victoria Library dates back to the 1850s and is one of Victoria’s historic library collections.
Shining Bright: Treasures of the Numismatics Collection at Museums Victoria
Museums Victoria's numismatics collection is the most important of its kind in Australia, and the collection of Australian coins is the most significant in the world. This display of famous Australian coins, brilliant ancient coins, and beautiful French art medals includes some of the stunning treasures in the collection. Now on show at Melbourne Museum.
