Melbourne Museum
One of the largest museums in the Southern Hemisphere, featuring dinosaur skeletons, an Indigenous cultural centre, an indoor forest gallery and a preserved specimen of the famous racehorse Phar Lap. It is a top choice for families.
Melbourne Museum is located inside Carlton Gardens, on the north side of the Royal Exhibition Building. It opened in 2000. Highlights include the Dinosaur Walk; Bunjilaka, the Aboriginal Cultural Centre, which showcases the history of Victoria's Indigenous peoples; the indoor Forest Gallery, which contains real trees; and a preserved specimen of the legendary racehorse Phar Lap. The Children's Gallery is suited to younger children, and the IMAX cinema inside requires a separate ticket. Adult tickets cost about AU$15, and entry is free for those under 16. It is open daily from 09:00 to 17:00. It can be reached on the free City Circle tram (route 35) or trams 86 and 96. It is a good idea to plan half a day together with the Royal Exhibition Building.
Opening hours
09:00–17:00
Nearby sights
- Royal Exhibition Building
- Old Melbourne Gaol
- St Patrick's Cathedral, Melbourne
- Brunswick Street, Fitzroy
- State Library Victoria
- Chinatown, Melbourne
- Fitzroy Gardens & Cooks' Cottage
- Hosier Lane