ADDRESS
11 Nicholson St, Carlton VIC 3053, Australia
Timings
09:00–17:00
TICKETS
From $11.87
NUMBER OF ENTRANCES
2
Australia's largest museum: Spanning over 80,000 square meters, it is the largest museum in the Southern Hemisphere.
The Deep time exhibit: Visitors can see 600-million-year-old fossils, offering a window into Earth’s ancient past.
Home to Phar Lap: The museum houses the preserved body of Phar Lap, Australia’s legendary racehorse, a beloved icon in the nation’s history.
Melbourne Museum is more than just a museum—it’s a full day out. The natural history galleries wow visitors with towering dinosaur fossils and glittering minerals, while the Forest Gallery lets you wander through a living rainforest dome. Families especially love the Children’s Gallery and interactive science exhibits that spark curiosity in little ones.
The Bunjilaka Aboriginal Cultural Centre is consistently praised for its thoughtful curation, offering a respectful and powerful insight into Indigenous culture. For movie lovers, the on-site IMAX Melbourne shows documentaries and blockbusters on a record-breaking screen. Add in blockbuster touring exhibitions like Titanic and Fantastic Beasts, and you’ll see why the museum keeps locals and tourists coming back.
Explore Indigenous traditions, art, and stories.
Meet Horridus, the world’s most complete Triceratops skeleton, with over 80% of its bones intact. This rare fossil gives an extraordinary window into the prehistoric world.
See the preserved body of Phar Lap, Australia’s most beloved racehorse, whose story of triumph and tragedy still captures hearts. The exhibit includes memorabilia and insights into his legendary career.
Step into a living rainforest, complete with ferns, streams, and free-flying native birds. This enclosed ecosystem brings Victoria’s biodiversity to life in the heart of the city.
Explore the Bunjilaka Aboriginal Cultural Centre’s permanent gallery, celebrating the traditions, art, and stories of Victoria’s First Peoples. It’s a powerful showcase of resilience, history, and living culture.
Experience films and documentaries on one of the world’s largest cinema screens. From Hollywood blockbusters to 3D nature films, the scale makes every screening unforgettable.
Opened in 2000, Melbourne Museum was created to replace the State Museum on Swanston Street. Built in the Carlton Gardens next to the Royal Exhibition Building, the museum was designed to give Victoria’s vast collections a modern home. Today, it’s run by Museums Victoria and is a cornerstone of Melbourne’s cultural scene.
The museum was designed by acclaimed architects Denton Corker Marshall, known for their bold, modernist style. Their vision aimed to create a strikingly contemporary space that could both stand beside and contrast the historic Royal Exhibition Building next door.
The museum opened its doors in 2000, moving from its original Swanston Street location to the beautiful Carlton Gardens precinct.
It’s famous for its jaw-dropping dinosaur displays—including a life-size Triceratops—plus the immersive Forest Gallery, world-class First Peoples exhibitions, and a massive IMAX theatre.
Expect a mix of natural history, science, and cultural treasures. From fossils and sparkling minerals to Aboriginal artifacts and interactive science exhibits, there’s something for every curious mind.
Absolutely! The Children’s Gallery is a dedicated space for little explorers, filled with hands-on activities and kid-friendly exhibits.
Most visitors spend around 2 to 4 hours exploring. If you want to catch an IMAX film or take your time with the galleries, allow a bit longer.
Yes, and they’re some of the most popular highlights—think giant dinosaurs, glittering gemstones, and fascinating fossils.
Yes! The museum sits right next to this UNESCO World Heritage-listed gem, and you’ll get great views of it from the museum grounds.
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