Things to do

Art galleries

Lamington Drive

Expect to see some eclectic art and design at this exceptional gallery space in Collingwood, run by the creative crew at the Jacky Winter Group.

Heritage buildings

Brighton Bathing Boxes

Dive into Port Phillip Bay under the watch of 82 distinctive bathing boxes, a row of instantly recognisable wooden huts lining Brighton Beach.

Spectator sports

Melbourne Cricket Ground

See a match or tour the home of Aussie cricket and the Australian Football League, the site of the 1956 Olympics and the 2006 Commonwealth Games.

Wildlife, zoos & farms

SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium

Dive deep to discover life beneath the Southern Ocean; walk under tunnels filled with sharks and rays, or ride a simulated underwater rollercoaster.

Art galleries

ACMI

Venture into Fed Square and explore the world of film, television and digital media with year-round exhibitions, rare screenings and cultural events.

Art galleries

Heide Museum of Modern Art

Be inspired by three dedicated exhibition spaces, two historic kitchen gardens and a sculpture park, all located on 15 acres of beautiful landscape.

Architecture & design

MPavilion

MPavilion is Australia’s leading architecture commission, and a cultural laboratory for the community to engage and share. MPavilion is an ongoing initiative...

Architecture & design

Eureka Skydeck 88

Teeter on The Edge, a switchable glass cube that slides you out from the building's 88th floor for unsurpassed views of Melbourne and far beyond.

Museums

Scienceworks

Journey to the stars and beyond at the Melbourne Planetarium, travel through space and time, and have a hair-raising encounter with lighting volts.

Arts & culture

Koorie Heritage Trust

Discover Aboriginal Victoria at the Koorie Heritage Trust. Be inspired by the rich and complex history of the world’s oldest continuous living culture...

Museums

Immigration Museum

Explore the real-life stories of people who have migrated to Victoria from all over the world, through moving images, voices, memories and memorabilia.

Museums

The Australian Music Vault

Arts Centre Melbourne has postponed welcoming visitors back to its venues following the recent changes to public health restrictions in Victoria. The ghost...

Sports

Australian Open

Light up your January with the first tennis Grand Slam of the year. Be there as the biggest names in the game try to start the season off with a bang.

Dining

New Year Street Feasts

An outdoor dining program presented by the City of Melbourne, the Victorian Government and Melbourne Food & Wine Festival.From Flinders Lane to Little...

Exhibitions

NGV Triennial 2020

Exploring some of the most globally relevant and pressing issues of our time, including isolation, representation and speculation on the future, the NGV...

Festivals

Port Phillip Mussel and Jazz Festival

The Port Phillip Mussel and Jazz Festival returns in 2021 with a two-day street party and mollusc feast. Spend the day in the sun with friends and family,...

Exhibitions

Rain Room

Give in to the illusion of walking through a downpour of rain without getting wet at this impressive sell-out installation art piece.

Sports

Vodafone Boxing Day Test: Australia vs India

Christmas is over and it’s time for the Iconic Vodafone Boxing Day Test. There is no better place to be than the MCG on Boxing Day to watch two of the...