Museum access

The Harry Brookes Allen Museum is not open to the public. We are open to visitors on the University’s  annual Open Day, held in August. Visits may be arranged for biological and medical professionals, researchers and students, at the discretion of the curator.

Swipe card access is provided to University of Melbourne students enrolled in the following subjects:

ANAT20006  
ANAT30007  
ANAT30008  
ANAT90004  
ANAT90008  
ANAT90011  
BIOM20001  
BIOM20002
MEDS90001 (Year 1 to 4)
PATH20001
PATH20003
PATH30001
PATH30002
PATH30003
PATH30004
PHYT90096 (Year 1 to 3)

Enrolled anatomy and pathology students experiencing difficulty accessing the Harry Brookes Allen Museum, and other students in relevant disciplines who want to apply for casual access should email MDHS-museum@unimelb.edu.au.

Tours

Tours of the Harry Brookes Allen Museum are available for biological and medical professionals, researchers and students, and other relevant groups. We offer guided tours, or unaccompanied access to the museum.

BookingCapacityDuration Cost
Tour with guide 25 visitors Approx. 1 hour $200.00
Access (no guide) 25 visitors Approx. 1 hour $95.00

For all tour and student access inquiries, please contact the museum at MDHS-museum@unimelb.edu.au.

Rules of Entry

  • Only students of anatomy and/or pathology subjects have regular access to this facility
  • No unauthorised access
  • Casual access may be available to eligible visitors by appointment only (telephone 8344 5750 or email the curator)
  • Do not give access to others with your swipe card
  • Return all plastinated specimens, osteology specimens, potted specimens, and models to their original locations after use
  • No photography or filming of any kind
  • Please take your rubbish with you when you leave

For further information on the museum, please visit our Frequently Asked Questions page.