Things to do

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.

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...

Markets

Queen Victoria Market

Shop 'til you drop at this celebrated market to see buskers, find souvenirs and to marvel at the fresh produce and the treats in the Dairy Hall.

Wildlife, zoos & farms

Werribee Open Range Zoo

Join a wildlife safari, Melbourne style, and spot rhinos, cheetahs, giraffes, zebras and monkeys as they roam freely through the grounds of the zoo.

Architecture & design

Federation Square

In the tradition of the world's busiest public spaces, "Fed Square" buzzes with a daily program of events, restaurants and cafes and bold galleries.

History & heritage

Werribee Park and Mansion

Smell the roses - all 5000 varieties - in the magnificent grounds of the Victoria's largest private residence, pausing to admire the pastoral style.

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.

Literature

State Library Victoria

Leaf through tomes and browse exhibitions in the Domed Reading Room at this grand library and enjoy the great program of events for kids and adults.

Family

Melbourne Star Observation Wheel

Take a 30-minute ride on Melbourne's newest star attraction for extraordinary views and a unique bird's-eye perspective of the city and surrounds.

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.

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.

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.

Exhibitions

Disney: The Magic of Animation

13 May - 17 Oct 2021

Discover the creativity and innovation of almost 100 years of Disney Animation in ACMI's latest Melbourne Winter Masterpieces exhibition. Shown in Australia...

Community

Midsumma Pride March

23 May 2021

Paint on those stripes, fluff up your feathers, and douse yourself in glitter to march through St Kilda in Melbourne's iconic parade of rainbows and pride.Victoria's...

Art & exhibitions

RISING

26 May - 06 Jun 2021

RISING is a surge of art, music, performance and ceremony in the heart of Melbourne.  Ambitious in scale and impact, RISING will begin on the evening of...

Film festivals

St Kilda Film Festival

20 - 29 May 2021

Proudly presented by the City of Port Phillip, St Kilda Film Festival is one of Australia’s largest and longest-running short film festivals. Featuring...

Exhibitions

The Story of the Moving Image

Until 30 May 2022

Journey through the past, present and future of the moving image through interactive experiences, digital innovation and captivating stories in this unforgettable...

Exhibitions

Treasures of the Natural World

12 Jun 2021 - 16 Jan 2022

The world’s biggest, rarest, oldest and most fascinating treasures are landing at Melbourne Museum, all the way from London, for the whole family to enjoy...

Food & wine

Winter Night Market

09 Jun 2021

Winter is coming and so is the Winter Night Market.The Winter Night Market is back at Queen Victoria Market every Wednesday evening from 2 June to 25 August...