All nature & natural history museums and attractions to visit in Victoria

Victoria (Australia) has a lot to offer for people that like animals, plants and anything else related to nature and its history. Below we list all 15 nature and natural history museums that are located in Victoria.

Is nature and the natural world something that interests you and are you looking for the best nature museums to visit in Victoria? These are the ones:

  1. Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria1

    Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria

     Melbourne
    The Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria is a significant botanical institution that spans across two locations - Melbourne and Cranbourne. The Melbourne Gardens, founded in 1846, sprawls across 38 hectares of land, showcasing nearly 50,000 individual plants from 8,500 different species. On the other hand, the Cranbourne Gardens, established in 1970, is a 363-hectare site dedicated to Australian plants, featuring native bushland, heathlands, wetlands, and woodlands.
  2. Werribee Open Range Zoo2

    Werribee Open Range Zoo

     Werribee
    Werribee Open Range Zoo, located about 32 kilometres south-west of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, is an African themed zoo. It is part of the Zoological Parks and Gardens Board or Zoos Victoria, which also includes Melbourne Zoo and Healesville Sanctuary. This gives visitors a chance to experience a variety of wildlife in one location.
  3. Online discount!Sea Life Melbourne Aquarium3

    Sea Life Melbourne Aquarium

     Melbourne
  4. Melbourne Zoo4

    Melbourne Zoo

     Melbourne
    In the 1980s, Melbourne Zoo pioneered the concept of 'bioclimatic zones'. This innovative approach involves grouping animals that share a common habitat in the wild together in captivity. This not only enhances the wellbeing of the animals but also provides visitors with a more authentic and educational experience.
  5. Phillip Island Nature Parks5

    Phillip Island Nature Parks

     Summerlands
    Phillip Island Nature Park spans over 1805 hectares, encompassing several distinct areas. These include Pyramid Rock, Rhyll Inlet, Seal Rocks, and Cape Woolamai. Each of these areas offers unique viewing and attraction spots, providing visitors with a diverse range of experiences and sights to explore.
  6. Melbourne Museum6

    Melbourne Museum

     Melbourne
    The Melbourne Museum, the largest museum in the southern hemisphere, is situated in the Carlton Gardens, a public park in Melbourne. It shares this location with the Royal Exhibition Building, a structure that is over a century old. This location provides a unique blend of natural beauty and historical architecture, making it an interesting place to visit.
  7. Ballarat Wildlife Park7

    Ballarat Wildlife Park

     Ballarat
    Ballarat Wildlife Park, located in Ballarat, Australia, is an interactive wildlife park that was established by Greg Parker in 1987. This park offers a unique opportunity for visitors to interact with a variety of wildlife species in a natural setting.
  8. Maru Koala and Animal Park8

    Maru Koala and Animal Park

     Grantville
  9. Halls Gap Zoo9

    Halls Gap Zoo

     Halls Gap
    Halls Gap Zoo, located approximately 7 kilometres from Halls Gap in Victoria, Australia, is a sprawling 53-acre zoo that offers stunning views of the Grampians National Park. This location not only provides a unique setting for the zoo but also adds to the overall visitor experience.
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    The National Opal Collection

     Melbourne
    This collection of gemstone so typical for Australia has won many awards. Interesting exhibition about its origin.
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    George Pentland Botanical Gardens

     Melbourne
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    Healesville Sanctuary

     Melbourne
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    Harry Brookes Allen Museum of Anatomy and Pathology

     Melbourne
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    Nature At Work

     Warragul
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    Barmah Forest Heritge and Education Centre

     Nathalia