While a trip to Hogwarts or London's Natural History Museum may not be within reach, Melbourne Museum's newest exhibition brings the magic closer to home. Step into a world where mythical creatures and real animals converge at Fantastic Beasts: The Wonder of Nature, which is exclusively on display until October 8.
For both the young and young at heart, this spellbinding exhibition unlocks the mysteries of the natural world and uncovers how real animals inspired mythical worlds and creatures from beloved Warner Bros books and films.
You’ll recognise magical critters from the fan-favourite film series Fantastic Beasts and Harry Potter, which are brought to life with custom-made models, props and original artworks from Bloomsbury Publishing. These are in good company with precious wildlife specimens and artefacts from the world-leading scientific collections of London’s prestigious Natural History Museum.
Venture deeper into the Fantastic Beasts exhibition gallery and you’ll enter the wilderness where the boundaries between reality and enchantment begin to dissolve. You can explore the incredible behaviours both real and other-worldly creatures share, and learn about the many animals facing similar threats to the magical beings in the wizarding world. As you bid farewell to this mystical universe, you can chat with scientists who will teach you how to protect our biodiversity for the future.
Prepare to be spellbound as Fantastic Beasts: The Wonder of Nature takes you on an inspiring journey that blends the realms of science and storytelling. Unlock the secrets of both the natural and mystical worlds with tickets starting at $14 here.
