Museums & libraries
Delve deep into the history of places near and far at Melbourne's museums or immerse yourself in literature at one of the city's libraries.
Libraries
From Ned Kelly's armour to magician's materials, discover more than just books in the State Library's hallowed halls and exhibition spaces.
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With a vibe more akin to a modern bookshop, this place will upend any lingering preconceptions you might have about libraries.
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The Melbourne Athenaeum Library has a large collection of classic and current fiction titles plus non-fiction genres such as travel and history.
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Literature
Discover what makes Melbourne a UNESCO City of Literature, absorbing the local literary culture, creative talent and the best haunts for book lovers.
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23 Aug - 2 Sep 2012
Prepare for larger-than-life characters and stories that leap off your page as talented writers descend on Melbourne to celebrate the written word.
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In February 2010 Melbourne opened a new kind of cultural institution-The Wheeler Centre. A centre dedicated to the discussion and practice of...
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Museums
Touch and feel your way through local history; give Phar Lap a nod, explore a rainforest, rest in a rollercoaster car, and discover Koori heritage.
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Journey to the stars and beyond at the Melbourne Planetarium, travel through space and time, and have a hair-raising encounter with lighting volts.
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Over the last 200 years people have journeyed from all over the world to re-settle in Australia. Many have come seeking a better life, job...
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Become part of Australia's sporting history through thousands of sporting artifacts and multimedia displays at the home of Australian sport, the MCG.
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Sentence yourself to a day of fun or a spooky night at Victoria's oldest prison, which housed tough criminals and the infamous bushranger, Ned Kelly.
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The Chinese Museum serves up a cultural banquet, documenting and preserving the extensive history of Australia's Chinese community.
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The Old Treasury is regarded as one of the finest public buildings in Australia. Completed in 1862, it was the major government office in Melbourne...
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The Australian National Aviation Museum is located at Moorabbin Airport near Melbourne Victoria and is recognised as Australia's only true National...
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The Fire Services Museum was formed in 1972 by a small group of people with the aim of preserving Fire Brigade memorabilia for later generations to...
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The Jewish Museum of Australia is an award-winning museum showcasing the rich history and diverse culture of the Jewish people with a particular...
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The RAAF Museum is home to Australia's largest collection of memorabilia and aircraft relating to the rich history of the Australian Flying Corps and...
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From the largest collection of Kelly Gang armour in Australia to the latest CSI forensic technologies, the Victoria Police Museum presents visitors...
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The Johnston Collection incorporates The Johnston Collection House Museum, The Johnston Collection Gallery, Reference Library and Shop. The Johnston...
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