Aboriginal History  

This is truly a great Creation Place 

The actual Aboriginal history center holds and displays ...

• Aboriginal Heritage items
• Aboriginal Art exhibition
• Performance spaces
• Private areas for the Aboriginal communities to meet

The Birrarung Gallery holds three exhibitions a year as part of the Community Art Program which range from photography, sculpture and works on canvas to digital media and installation. Birrarung is a exciting and passionate space where you can see both new and emerging artists along with established artists showcasing the talent, stories and immense cultural pride of Victorian Aboriginal Art.

Details - The Bunjilaka Aboriginal History Cultural Centre

How To Get To The Aboriginal Museum

Public Transport:

• Tram 86 or 96 to the corner of Nicholson and Gertrude Streets
• The Free City Circle Tram.
• City loop train to Parliment Station.
• Bus routes 250, 251 and 402 to Rathdowne Street. Then a short walk.
• Free City of Melbourne Tourist shuttle Bus to stop no'4 (The Museum and Carlton Gardens).

By car: 

Use the map above and plan your journey.

There is convenient underground parking at the Museum and also metered parking in the side streets surrounding.

For all parking information visit Melbourne Museum Parking.

What's On at the Museum

Click here for all the current exhibitions

Different Areas In The Bunjilaka/Birrarung Gallery

Jumbanna where the main exhibitions, the traveling exhibitions and temporary displays are housed such as...

• Koorie Voices
• Belonging to Country
• Two Laws

Wurreka consists of a 50 meter long zinc wall area leading to the artist's exhibition place.

Wominjeka where visitors are greeted, the ritual strengthening and the traditional culture of welcoming people to the country.

Birrarung meaning Yarra River is where the visitor can enjoy and begin to understand the different art forms from South Eastern Australia.

Milarri meaning outside, is an indigenous garden area planted with flora of significance to the Aboriginal people of south-eastern Australia.

Rock platforms and water courses bring to life the specific atmosphere surrounding this indigenous culture.

Kalaya is where performances and activities are held. Usually stunning dance and song and fascinating story telling.

Wilam Liwik - the camp of the Elders and their Meeting Room.

Here is a sample of the traditional music of the native people of Australia, a true masterpiece of aboriginal folk music and the fascinating sound of the didgeridoo (the traditional aboriginal wooden "drone pipe").

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