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Explore a wealth of collections and research about natural sciences, history, technology and First Peoples from Museums Victoria in Australia.
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The theme for this year is "Amplifying the leadership of persons with disabilities for an inclusive and sustainable future." This theme recognizes the important role that persons with disabilities play in creating a more inclusive and sustainable world for all. Here are some inspiring stories from the collection at Museums Victoria.
World AIDS Day shows support for people living with HIV/AIDS and commemorates those who have died from an AIDS-related illness. The red ribbon badge is an international symbol of AIDS awareness.
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.
The Sunrise Collection is a recent Museums Victoria acquisition that reveals how a small group of teachers were exploring the possibilities of computing in education during the 1980s. It is a fascinating example of teachers going the 'extra mile' to improve learning outcomes for students. Check out some of the collection and a film about it below.
Explore a wealth of collections and research about natural sciences, history, technology and First Peoples from Museums Victoria in Australia.