The renowned Melbourne Museum holds the distinction of being the biggest museum in the whole Southern Hemisphere. The museum features seven principal galleries as well as a gallery for temporary exhibits and a Children’s Gallery. Temporary exhibits are featured at the Touring Hall; past exhibits have included dinosaurs from China and mummies from Egypt. Other highlights include the The Age Theatre, the Sidney Myer Amphitheatre and the Discovery Centre.
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