Closer Look

Switching to an interview centred model,  Closer Look 's first episode of 2026 features Dr Breann Fallon (CEO)   and  Ariella Markman (Special Project Manager) from the Melbourne Holocaust Museum . In this interview, we discuss their new workplace program:  The Space Between .  The episode explores museums evolving beyond their traditional roles, stepping up as facilitators of difficult conversati...

In this sixth episode of Closer Look, we delve into the moving image at ACMI and the historic ship Polly Woodside. Both these exhibitions explore the theme of movement in a literal and abstract sense. We speak to Fiona Trigg, Senior Curator at ACMI and Erin Jamieson, Education Coordinator at the National Trust of Australia. Featured in this episode is a look at Arcade Games, Documentary films and...

In the fifth episode of Closer Look, we delve into the world of showtime by exploring Melbourne Royal's Virtual Museum and the Australian Performing Arts Collection. These collections showcase how stories from various performances and shows are carefully preserved. We speak to Meghan Grech Project Coordinator Heritage at Melbourne Royal as well as Margot Anderson Head of Curatorial at Art Cent...

In this fourth episode of Closer Look and our first two-parter, we explore family and belonging. In this second part, Kav will explore their connection with Fiji through a visit to the Te Pasifika Gallery in Melbourne Museum. We speak to Sione Napi Francis, long-time contributor to the Gallery, and current curator Jade Hadfield. The Te Pasifika Gallery ( Tok stori Vikitolia Pasifiki and Te Vainui...

In this third episode of Closer Look and our first two-parter, we explore family and belonging. In this first part, Maria will explore her own Italian heritage through a visit to Museo Italiano. We speak to Elizabeth Triarico, Manager of the Italian Historical Society and Museo Italiano. Museo Italiano is a permanent exhibition space in the Co. As. It. building, open Tuesday to Friday 9am-5pm and...

In this second episode of Closer Look, we explore trees and the natural environment through the Forest Gallery and Churchill Island. We speak to Adam Young, Exhibition Horticulturalist at Melbourne Museum and Andrea Cleland, Community Engagement Officer at Phillip Island Nature Parks. The Forest Gallery is a permanent exhibition at the Melbourne Museum open every day 9am-5pm except Christmas Day a...

In this first episode of Closer Look, we explore nostalgia through the Joy Exhibition at the Immigration Museum and PMI Victorian History Library. We speak to Ellen Coates, Collections Librarian and Volunteer Coordinator at the PMI Victorian History Library and Rebecca Lal, Experience and Interpretation Manager at Museum Victoria. The Joy Exhibition is on at the Immigration Museum till the 29 Augu...