Museum After Dark: Creatures of the Night

Next date: Friday, 28 August 2026 | 06:00 PM to 09:00 PM

Yarra Ranges Regional Museum
Fri 28 Aug | 6:00 PM
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Party under the canopy with Museum After Dark: Creatures of the Night.

This year the Museum celebrates the delicate beauty, wonder of Country and eco-systems of rainforests and the creatures that live within as we proudly host this event as part of the Burrinja Climate Change Biennale,

Dance to the beats of DJ Pebbles from RRR, make something magic with the Trash Puppets, kick back and enjoy featured presentations from special guests, browse the interactive pop-ups and explore the exhibitions; Connections, yalingbuth yalingbu yirrimboi yesterday today tomorrow and the Gondwana VR (virtual reality) game experience.

Your ticket includes all entertainment, a drink on arrival and light snacks. We encourage you to dress in your rainforest best to win one of the door prizes for best dressed “Creatures of the Night” announced throughout the evening.

The forest floor extends across Yarra Ranges Regional Museum precint for this one night only event in Lilydale.

For adults 18+ only.

This event is presented at Yarra Ranges Regional Museum as part of the 2026 Burrinja Climate Change Biennale.

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