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Travel back to AD 900 and see the Galloway Hoard — over 90 Viking-age treasures unearthed after 1,100 years beneath Scottish soil.
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Marvel at silver arm rings, gold brooches, heirloom relics and silk preserved through centuries of careful Viking craftsmanship.
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Discover how these finds reveal connections from Scotland to Central Asia and reshape our understanding of Viking-era trade.
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Explore Melbourne Museum’s vast galleries, from dinosaur fossils to First Peoples stories, all included with your ticket.
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Fun fact: The Galloway Hoard’s careful burial preserved rare organic materials, including silk — a first for any Viking discovery.
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Entry to Melbourne Museum
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Access to permanent galleries
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Access to Treasures of the Viking Age: The Galloway Hoard exhibition
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These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.
Enjoy a journey back to Viking-age Scotland and see the Galloway Hoard. Your ticket also gives full access to Melbourne Museum’s iconic galleries.
Getting started
Begin your visit at Melbourne Museum’s main entrance. Present your e-ticket for smooth entry. Security checks are quick, and lockers are available. Once inside, you’re ready to explore both the Galloway Hoard and the museum’s permanent exhibitions.
What to expect
Treasures of the Viking Age: Step into the exhibition and see over 90 artefacts buried for 1,100 years, from gold jewellery and silver arm rings to rare textiles, revealing the lives of early medieval Scotland.
Features
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Galloway Hoard: Check out the craftsmanship and stories behind each treasure, spanning Scotland, Europe, and Central Asia.
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Our Wondrous Planet: Encounter Earth’s ecosystems, from lush rainforests to icy polar realms, and meet majestic animals up close.
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First Peoples: Explore the history, culture, and traditions of Victoria’s Indigenous communities through artefacts, storytelling, and interactive displays.
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Triceratops: Stand before Australia’s most complete Triceratops and explore the lost world of the Cretaceous.
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Bugs Alive!: Observe insects, spiders, and other invertebrates in detailed displays and get hands-on with live exhibits.
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Phar Lap: Meet Australia’s legendary racehorse and see objects from his extraordinary life.
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The Melbourne Story: Experience Victoria’s past and present through interactive exhibits and over 1,200 state collection objects.
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What to bring
- Have your ID ready for a seamless experience.
What’s not allowed
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Alcoholic beverages, illegal drugs, controlled substances, outside food, and smoking are not allowed inside the venue.
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The use of cameras, video cameras and mobile phones is prohibited in designated special exhibitions.
Accessibility
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This experience is wheelchair accessible.
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Wheelchairs are available free of charge from the foyer at Melbourne Museum for your visit.
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Ramps and elevators are available at the venue for easy access.
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Accessible parking spaces and lifts are available at various locations throughout the Museum, including Rathdowne Street Car Park, Nicholson Street Car Park, between the Museum Shop and Café, at the Triceratops: Fate of the Dinosaurs exhibition, and at the IMAX Theatre.
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Your guide dogs are welcome at the venue.
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Melbourne Museum is an autism friendly museum, which provides maps of high and low sensory spaces, quiet times, social scripts and more.
Additional information
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Facilities: Parking, toilets.
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Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
- Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.
- Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the starting point.
- Please check your final voucher for the starting point details & specific instructions.
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