General access information
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.
Scientific Racism exhibition
Madi Mercer, 'UNKNOWN', 2025, woven raffia grass, approx. 20cm H x 15cm W x 30cm L. Courtesy of the artist and MARS Gallery
Opening Hours
Monday to Friday, 10.00am to 4.00pm by appointment.
Closed Public Holidays.
Location
Harry Brookes Allen Museum of Anatomy and Pathology
Level 3, Medical Building, Grattan St, Parkville
The exhibition is only accessible by appointment by contacting the curator.
The exhibition builds upon the landmark exhibition 65,000 Years: A Short History of Australian Art (2025), developed through a collaboration between MDHS Museums, University Archives and curators Professor Marcia Langton AO, Judith Ryan and Shanysa McConville with MDHS Museums Director, Dr Jacqueline Healy; Harry Brookes Allen Museum curator, Rohan Long; Registrar, Tessie Scott and Museum Officer, Sharon Wong. The reinstallation brings together more than 100 objects from the MDHS Museum collections and University archives. Alongside these historical materials, the exhibition includes recent acquisitions: Brook Andrew’s photo-lithograph series from JUMPING INTO NATION'S PARTY (2016), Madi Mercer’s 'UNKNOWN' (2025) and Julie Gough’s The Missing (2025).
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.
| Booking | Capacity | Duration | 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.