Located in Melbourne’s Chinatown, the Chinese Museum has artefacts and exhibitions related to Australia’s history and the story of Chinese immigrants to this country.
With the finest garden found in Melbourne and built in 1847, Como Historic House represents the finest of 19th Century grace in architecture. Note - Access to the house is by guided tour only.
Phone + 61 3 9927 2700 10.00am to 5.00pm daily except Good Friday and Christmas Day
Old Customs House in the heart of the city 400 Flinders Street Melbourne
VIC 3000
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La Trobe’s Cottage
Home of Victoria’s first governor, Charles Joseph La Trobe, and his family. He was responsible for establishing Melbourne’s library, university, museum, hospital and extensive parklands.
Phone 13 11 02 (Australia), you can take Tram 86 or 96 or the free City Circle Tram
Cnr Nicholson and Gertrude Sts Carlton
VIC 3053
National Gallery of Victoria
The National Gallery of Victoria was the first national gallery in Australia - first opened its doors in 1861 and has the widest range of Australian art in the country.
There are two locations - 180 St Kilda Road and Federation Square on the Yarra River. The Australian art is exhibited at the Federation Square location with international art on exhibit at 180 St Kilda Road. Phone +061 3 8620 2222 for more information.
180 St Kilda Road Melbourne
VIC 3000
Old Melbourne Gaol
The oldest prison in Victoria. Ned Kelly and the infamous gangster Squizzy Taylor were guests here, amongst many others. Experience the road to the gallows and gain a fascinating insight into what life was like in an 19th Century Prison.
Russell Street between La Trobe and Victoria Sts Melbourne
VIC 3000
Rippon Lea Estate and Mansion
Built in 1868, Rippon Lea Mansion is a large 19th century estate surrounded by beautiful gardens. You can visit this place and the gardens, now administered by the National Trust.
Phone +061 3 9523 6095. Located some 7kms from Melbourne?s CBD on Port Phillip Bay.
192 Hotham St. Elsternwick
VIC 3185
Science Works Museum
Push it, pull it, spin it, bang it. Through hands-on exhibits, live demonstrations, tours, activities and shows, you"ll find science has never been quite this much fun.
Scienceworks open daily 10.00am - 4:30pm +613 9392 4800
2 Booker Street Spotswood
VIC 3015
Sovereign Hill
1850s goldfields township where real gold flows in the creek and history comes alive! Hands on Gold Panning and in the evening there is a multi-million dollar sound- and-light show, Blood on the Southern Cross, the dramatic story of the 1854 Eureka Uprising. Take time to see the Gold Museum as well.
Ballarat is a comfortable 90 minute drive from Melbourne, then just follow the signs. Rail and bus tours available from Melbourne. Open 10am to 5pm every day except Christmas Day.
Bradshaw St Ballarat
VIC 3350
Arts Centre Melbourne
The Arts Centre is the flagship of the performing arts in Victoria and the focal point of Melbourne’s cultural precinct. The Arts Centre also has an important collection of Australian art, including paintings, sculptures, textiles, drawings and prints.
Short walk from Melbourne"s main railway station, Flinders Street Station. Phone + 61 3 9281 8000
100 St Kilda Road Melbourne
VIC 3004
Victoria State Library
The State Library, with the main hall located under a large glass dome, also houses artworks and archival history related to the history of Victoria and Melbourne. State Library of Victoria
Short walk from Melbourne’s main railway station, Flinders Street. Phone + 61 3 8664 7000
328 Swanston Street Melbourne
VIC 3000
Royal Historical Society of Victoria
Dedicated to the preservation of the history of Melbourne and Victoria, as well as its people with ongoing and changing exhibits. They also hold relevant events. Royal Historical Society of Victoria
Over the years, Greek immigrants to Australia have made a lasting impression on our culture and art. At the Museum there is a permanent collection of statues and vases from Classical Greece and changing exhibits include artworks, artefacts and literature telling the stories of Greece and about the Greek immigrants to Australia. They also have travelling exhibitions from Greece on a regular basis. Hellenic Museum
Federation Square has ACMI for film and movie buffs, as well as the National Gallery of Victoria Australiana Exhibits
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Victoria and Melbourne Museums
Melbourne Attractions Map or the Map of Victoria Australia.
Chinese Museum
Located in Melbourne’s Chinatown, the Chinese Museum has artefacts and exhibitions related to Australia’s history and the story of Chinese immigrants to this country.
Chinese Museum
Attractions Map Melbourne City North
Phone
+ 61 3 9662 2888
22 Cohen Place
Melbourne
VIC
3000
Como House and Gardens
With the finest garden found in Melbourne and built in 1847, Como Historic House represents the finest of 19th Century grace in architecture. Note - Access to the house is by guided tour only.
Como House and Gardens
Phone +061 3 9827 2500 for further information. Only a short walk from South Yarra Station.
Cnr Williams Rd & Lechlade Ave
South Yarra
VIC
3142
Immigration Museum
More than 9 million people have migrated to Australia since 1788, and why.
Immigration Museum
Places to Go Melbourne Map
Phone
+ 61 3 9927 2700 10.00am to 5.00pm daily except Good Friday and Christmas Day
Old Customs House in the heart of the city 400 Flinders Street
Melbourne
VIC
3000
La Trobe’s Cottage
Home of Victoria’s first governor, Charles Joseph La Trobe, and his family. He was responsible for establishing Melbourne’s library, university, museum, hospital and extensive parklands.
La Trobe’s Cottage
Phone +061 3 9656 9800
Cnr Birdwood Avenue & Dallas Brooks Drive
South Yarra
VIC
3004
Melbourne Maritime Museum
Home to the Polly Woodside, a barque built in 1885.
Melbourne Maritime Museum
Places in Melbourne Map
Phone +061 3 9656 9800 to find out when you can visit this ship.
Lorimer St
South Wharf
VIC
3002
Melbourne Museum
From natural history and science to Australia’s people and culture. Exhibits include Phar Lap, a living rainforest, and much more.
Melbourne Museum
Melbourne Map showing Attractions
Phone 13 11 02
(Australia), you can take Tram 86 or 96 or the free City Circle Tram
Cnr Nicholson and Gertrude Sts
Carlton
VIC
3053
National Gallery of Victoria
The National Gallery of Victoria was the first national gallery in Australia - first opened its doors in 1861 and has the widest range of Australian art in the country.
National Gallery of Victoria
Attractions in the CBD Melbourne Map
There are two locations - 180 St Kilda Road and Federation Square on the Yarra River. The Australian art is exhibited at the Federation Square location with international art on exhibit at 180 St Kilda Road. Phone +061 3 8620 2222 for more information.
180 St Kilda Road
Melbourne
VIC
3000
Old Melbourne Gaol
The oldest prison in Victoria. Ned Kelly and the infamous gangster Squizzy Taylor were guests here, amongst many others. Experience the road to the gallows and gain a fascinating insight into what life was like in an 19th Century Prison.
Old Melbourne Gaol
Attractions Map Melbourne City North
Phone +061 3 8663 7228 for further information.
Russell Street between La Trobe and Victoria Sts
Melbourne
VIC
3000
Rippon Lea Estate and Mansion
Built in 1868, Rippon Lea Mansion is a large 19th century estate surrounded by beautiful gardens. You can visit this place and the gardens, now administered by the National Trust.
Rippon Lea Estate and Mansion
Phone +061 3 9523 6095. Located some 7kms from Melbourne?s CBD on Port Phillip Bay.
192 Hotham St.
Elsternwick
VIC
3185
Science Works Museum
Push it, pull it, spin it, bang it. Through hands-on exhibits, live demonstrations, tours, activities and shows, you"ll find science has never been quite this much fun.
Science Works Museum
Scienceworks open daily 10.00am - 4:30pm +613 9392 4800
2 Booker Street
Spotswood
VIC
3015
Sovereign Hill
1850s goldfields township where real gold flows in the creek and history comes alive! Hands on Gold Panning and in the evening there is a multi-million dollar sound- and-light show, Blood on the Southern Cross, the dramatic story of the 1854 Eureka Uprising. Take time to see the Gold Museum as well.
Sovereign Hill
Ballarat is a comfortable 90 minute drive from Melbourne, then just follow the signs. Rail and bus tours available from Melbourne. Open 10am to 5pm every day except Christmas Day.
Bradshaw St
Ballarat
VIC
3350
Arts Centre Melbourne
The Arts Centre is the flagship of the performing arts in Victoria and the focal point of Melbourne’s cultural precinct. The Arts Centre also has an important collection of Australian art, including paintings, sculptures, textiles, drawings and prints.
Arts Centre Melbourne
Southbank and CBD Melbourne Map
Short walk from Melbourne"s main railway station, Flinders Street Station. Phone
+ 61 3 9281 8000
100 St Kilda Road
Melbourne
VIC
3004
Victoria State Library
The State Library, with the main hall located under a large glass dome, also houses artworks and archival history related to the history of Victoria and Melbourne. State Library of Victoria
Map of Melbourne Attractions in the CBD
Short walk from Melbourne’s main railway station, Flinders Street. Phone
+ 61 3 8664 7000
328 Swanston Street
Melbourne
VIC
3000
Royal Historical Society of Victoria
Dedicated to the preservation of the history of Melbourne and Victoria, as well as its people with ongoing and changing exhibits. They also hold relevant events. Royal Historical Society of Victoria
Attractions Map Melbourne City North
Phone
+ 61 3 9326 9288
239 A’Beckett St.
Melbourne
VIC
3000
Hellenic Museum
Over the years, Greek immigrants to Australia have made a lasting impression on our culture and art. At the Museum there is a permanent collection of statues and vases from Classical Greece and changing exhibits include artworks, artefacts and literature telling the stories of Greece and about the Greek immigrants to Australia. They also have travelling exhibitions from Greece on a regular basis. Hellenic Museum
Attractions Map Melbourne City North
Phone
+ 61 3 8615 9016
280 William St.
Melbourne
VIC
3000
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