🏛️🦖 Melbourne Museum: Southern Hemisphere's BIGGEST! 🦎📚

For museum nerds like me, this is a must in Melbourne! Perfect for families too. 👨👩👧 📅 Founded 1854, it's one of Australia's top 3 national museums. All about Aussie history, Indigenous culture, and science. 🔍 🏛️ 7 Galleries, 20+ Exhibits: 1️⃣ Grand Hall – Start here! 2️⃣ Forest Gallery – Trees + wildlife vibes. 🌳 3️⃣ Science & Life (🌟 FAVE!) 6 zones: Earth colors, ocean, DINOSAURS, bugs, ancient Victoria, and wildlife. 🦖🦈🦗 600+ animal specimens! 4️⃣ Melbourne Story – City’s past. 5️⃣ Bunjilaka – Indigenous art + stories. 🎨 6️⃣ Pacific Cultures – Island life. 🏝️ 7️⃣ Children’s Gallery – Interactive fun! 👩💻 Staff are LEGENDS! Bought e-tickets online but couldn't scan. They tried EVERYTHING, then just waved me in! 🙌🎟️ Pro tip: Buy direct from their site or onsite to avoid drama. 🚶♀️ Nearby: ▫️Royal Exhibition Building (gorgeous opposite!) ▫️Carlton Gardens 🔍 Deets: 📍 11 Nicholson St, Carlton VIC 3053 💰 $15 adults / FREE under 16, students, seniors. Some special exhibits extra. ⏰ 9am–5pm 🎥 IMAX costs extra! #MelbourneMuseum #MuseumHopping #FamilyFriendly