Venture out as night falls and immerse yourself in the many wonders of our world at Melbourne Museum, welcoming those of us with nocturnal tendencies after dark.
The museum will open its doors after closing time for Nocturnal: Museum After Dark, a series of exclusive adults-only evenings, held on the second Thursday of each month. Explore the brand-new Titanic: The Artefact Exhibition or one of the museum's many other exhibitions, and be enlightened by tours, curator talks and trivia. Once you've satisfied your curiosity, enjoy a bev, play drag bingo and have a boogie with DJs soundtracking the night. Each event has a different theme, so there's always something different to discover.
The series kicks off with the first event on February 8, when Nocturnal: Hot & Bothered will partner with the fabulous Midsumma Festival, celebrating queer culture and activism. Once you've explored the Titanic exhibition, grab a bite, a drink and have a groove to the sounds of some funky disco house courtesy DJ JARV!S behind the decks. For the curiously inclined, join one of the educational tours and talks around the museum, lead by it's resident experts. Learn about the spectrum of sex diversity in the animal kingdom, or how LGBTQIA+ identities have influenced fashion styles within the museum's clothing and textile collection.
The following month, Nocturnal: Worlds Apart, will focus on weird and wonderful stories from across the earthly realm, with a program of talks and tours exploring the museum's collections. Hear poignant stories of the Titanic or learn about the mysterious depths of the deep sea. Plus, PBS FM radio host Elle Young will soundtrack the evening with global sounds on the dancefloor.
In April, the final event in the series will mark the departure of the Titanic exhibition from the museum. At Nocturnal: Bells & Whistles, talks and tours will focus on all noise-making things, from exploring the intricate mechanisms of trains, planes, and automobiles to the enchanting melodies of bird calls. Attendees are encouraged to don their finest attire as they collect their ticket to board the great ship, with prizes for best dressed. To add to the fanfare, enjoy tasty food, drinks and tunes thanks to DJ Mon Franco on the decks.
Tickets are $35 for adults, $30 for concession or $25 for museum members. To find out more about the Nocturnal event series or to buy tickets, head to the Melbourne Museum website.
