Our acclaimed 2014-15 summer exhibition, Bohemian Melbourne, received a Highly Commended honour at the Museums Australia (Victoria) Awards ceremony last night.

The hugely successful exhibition, curated by Clare Williamson, with specialist advice from Dr Tony Moore, was recognised within the awards category for large museums. The exhibition was designed by Saffron Samuels and the audiovisual elements were produced by Michael Borthwick.

Visited by more than 74,000 people, Bohemian Melbourne celebrated a who’s who of creative free spirits who shaped the character of Melbourne – showcasing the stories of poets, film-makers, writers, artists, rebels and rock stars who changed this city forever. From Marcus Clarke, Albert Tucker and Mirka Mora to Barry Humphries, Vali Myers and Nick Cave, the exhibition shone a light on Melbourne’s cultural bohemians from 1860 to today.

Find out more about this exhibition:

• Bohemian Melbourne celebrates the city’s cultural misfits
• Dancing With Empty Pockets: Australia’s Bohemians Since 1860
• Bohemian Melbourne walking tour