Nocturnal: Museum After Dark

Experience Melbourne Museum after hours, when the doors stay open late and the night belongs to adults.

Nocturnal: Museum After Dark invites you to explore the museum child-free, perfect for a memorable date night or an easy catch-up with friends. Wander the galleries at your own pace, away from the daytime crowds, and discover new perspectives through a curated program of talks and tours offering rare behind-the-scenes insights into our exhibitions and collections.

As the night unfolds, enjoy a live DJ, drinks and snacks available at Museum Market Café. Relax, explore and experience Melbourne Museum in a whole new light - after dark.

Enjoy access to their newest exhibition, ROME: Empire Power, People after-hours included at no extra cost with your Nocturnal ticket and explore Ancient Rome's political, cultural and social worlds in a more intimate setting free of children.