Museums – Melbourne
Melbourne’s museums tell the story of how the city became what it is today. Spend a day or two at a museum finding out about Melbourne’s Aboriginal history, the discovery of gold and the ensuing rush to immigrate to Victoria.
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Explore the Bunjilaka Aboriginal Centre, a living forest, the Children's museum, the Neighbours kitchen and of course, Phar Lap.
Carlton Gardens, Carlton
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Check out the Big Dragon and discover the history of Victoria's Chinese community since the days of the gold rush.
22 Cohen Place, Melbourne
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Visit exhibitions about the spoils of Victorian gold fields, the building's historic gold vaults, and a diverse range of temporary exhibits.
Old Treasury Building, Spring Street, Melbourne
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Experience Australia's rich history of immigration through personal stories, moving images, voice, memory, diaries and letters.
400 Flinders Street, Melbourne
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See nearly 50 aircraft in the Australian National Aviation Museum featuring significant examples of Australia's aviation heritage.
Moorabbin Airport, 1 Second Avenue, Mentone
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See rare opalised fossils together with the life-size animal sculptures, along with displays of unset opals and jewellery.
119 Swanston Street, Melbourne
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Stop by the iconic MCG relive great moments in Australia's sporting history. See over 2500 sporting artefacts and multimedia displays.
MCG, Yarra Park, East Melbourne
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Find out how the human body survives in extreme conditions or gaze at the stars at the Melbourne Planetarium's tour of the universe.
2 Booker Street, Spotswood
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Discover the legacy of prosperous Armadale antique dealer William Johnston at a house crammed with 18th and 19th century antiques.
East Melbourne
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