Lovely, laid-back Melbourne has something for everyone: family fare, local and international art, haute boutiques, multicultural dining, Australian and Aboriginal history, spectator sports, and pulsing, swanky nightlife. Cruise on the free City Circle Tram loop to check out unique attractions like the Royal Botanical Gardens and the Healesville Sanctuary, which buzzes with local animal species.
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4.5 based on 5,477 reviews
The National Gallery of Victoria (NGV) is the oldest and most visited gallery in Australia. Situated over two magnificent buildings – NGV International and NGV Australia – the Gallery presents over 40 exhibitions a year including major international blockbusters and a wide range of exhibitions, programs and events, from contemporary art to fashion and design, and major historical exhibitions that are internationally exclusive to Melbourne.
This is a very interesting and exciting exhibition. The terracotta warriors exhibition was full of history and the artwork by Cai Guo-Qiang using gunpowder was exhilarating and exciting, very different and interesting artistic expression. Highly recommended.
4.5 based on 3,207 reviews
Step back in time and walk the road to the gallows in a 19th century prison, be arrested in a modern-day Police Station or put yourself on trial in court.Home to Melbourne's oldest prison, historic Magistrates' Court and former Police City Watch House, Russell Street has been at the heart of crime, law and order in Melbourne since the 1840s. Most of Australia’s infamous characters, including iconic bushranger, Ned Kelly and notorious gangster Squizzy Taylor have spent time within the walls of this amazing precinct. A ticket to the Old Melbourne Gaol grants you visiting rights to the past, present and future of crime and justice in Australia.
A truly unique experience the guides were a very good source of information as well as the role play that gave us a bit of an understanding of the prisoner's experience. The displays in the cells was very good and informative. I found the whole experience a bit emotional
4.5 based on 4,201 reviews
One of Australia's popular and loved museums! Perfect for the whole family, Melbourne Museum showcases Australian social history, Aboriginal cultures, science and the environment. Inside: Experience Victorian and Australian Aboriginal culture - from the time of Creation through to today; Marvel at the history and development of Melbourne; Walk through a living forest; Surround yourself with life-size dinosaurs and animals from around the world; - Enter a world of dreams, emotions, thoughts and memories in the Mind and Body Gallery; Visit the Children's Gallery for a world designed especially for childrend aged 3 0 8 years old; Be immersed in the latest IMAX films;- Discover the rich history of the World Heritage listed Royal Exhibition Building, and that's just the start! Melbourne Museum is located adjacent to the World Heritage listed Royal Exhibition Building in Carlton and is home to IMAX Melbourne and the Bunjilaka Aboriginal Cultural Centre.
Took my six year old to the museum and the constant look of awe on her face made it worthwhile! Brilliant dinosaur display, very interesting bugs and creepy crawlie displays that my daughter loved and I found interesting too, plus stuffed animals, a forest enclosure and other great exhibits. If you have young kids DEFINITELY take them.
4.5 based on 9,750 reviews
Queen Victoria Market is an authentic, bustling, inner-city market that has been the heart and soul of Melbourne for over 140 years. Home to over 600 small businesses, it’s a great place to discover fresh and specialty produce, hand-made and unique products, great coffee and food, souvenirs and clothing. Shopping at the Market has always been one of life’s great pleasures. It’s not just the abundance of fresh food, it’s the friendly banter with the traders, the vibrant and multicultural atmosphere, the special events and festivals, and the sense of belonging that comes with it. Queen Victoria Market is also home to the Night Market on Wednesday nights, showcasing global street food, live music and entertainment, festival bars, specialty shopping and a great Melbourne night out. Be sure to take the Ultimate Foodie Tour, a two-hour, guided walking tour where you’ll indulge in some of the best food the Market has to offer. Bookings essential.
Loved it, on the free tram route, opens at 6am for food, and 9am for the rest of the stalls Amazing meats, fish, fresh produce, really good quality, with cheeses and cured meats too The other craft stalls are plentiful and have an array of goods, cheaper than the tourist shops, a great way to spend 2-3 hours in Melbourne
4.5 based on 1,520 reviews
Explore Australia's history and culture. Journey through Melbourn's history and explore stories of people who have migrated from all reaches of the world. From the reasons for making the journey, to the impact on indigenous communities, these stories are sometimes sad, sometimes funny, but always engaging. Located in the Old Customs House in the heart of the city - an easy walk from Flinders St Station or Southern Cross (or catch the free City Circle Tram).
Coming from America where we are presently struggling with the subject of immigration this was an enlightening museum. There is definitely room for growth and adding additional information regarding Australian history I believe they are off to a wonderful start. Museum dealt with very difficult topics regarding identity. I congratulate the curators for addressing real issues.
4.5 based on 1,408 reviews
St Paul's Anglican Cathedral is a beautiful, historic building, situated in the centre of the City of Melbourne, Australia. It is a place of worship and prayer. St Paul's is built on the site where the first public Christian services in Melbourne were led by Dr Alexander Thomson in 1836. Soon afterwards a small wooden chapel was built elsewhere, and the area became a corn market until 1848, when it was made available for the building of the bluestone St Paul's Parish Church. Consecrated in 1852, this Church was used until 1885, when it was demolished to make way for the present Cathedral. The decision to build on the site of the existing church was made because of its proximity to the railway and soon to be completed cable tramway service.The Swanston Street and Flinders Street corner remains one of Melbourne's busiest intersections today, ensuring the Cathedral is a place at the heart of city life.
Right in the Melbourne CBD just a stones throw from Federation Square on Flinders St is the magnificent and iconic St Paul’s Cathedral. Even if you are not religious I’d recommend going along to a Sunday service just to witness the whole package of St Paul’s (Neo-Gothic architecture, built in 1880) with its twin spires & high ceiling, intricate mosaic work and stain glass storybook windows together with full choir, church music (church bells and pipe organ) and sermon. It is a solemn experience and really quite something. Entry is free. You have to pay to take photos (I learnt this after the fact!).
4.5 based on 1,568 reviews
Was Easter week, so many high Masses, and special events in this Blue stone Catholic Cathedral. A New Archbishop, and a great feel around the drive now in force here. Attended several services and the music, Organ, orchestra, choir, were simply superb. Smaller than some Cathedrals as in Sydney, but has a greater feel of intimacy, and was beautifully kept, flowers for Easter, and stunning yet simple decor. Set in Beautiful grounds and parks nearby, picturesque against the blue or grey sky, it is a very special place with a great presence. Well worth a visit to experience The Catholic Tradition, and a place of spirit, quietness open for everyone.. Sunday Solemn Mass 11am, when there The Archbishop is present and it always has a choir and music, and is something wonderful, even if you go to hear the music and choir. Central, so easy 5 mins walk from Collins St.
4.5 based on 8,860 reviews
The Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) is Australia's largest, oldest and most popular sporting venue. The MCG has hosted plenty of international cricket, including the first-ever Test and the 1992 World Cup final, countless VFL/AFL Grand Finals, the 1956 Olympic Games and 2006 Commonwealth Games. It also hosted the final of ICC Cricket World Cup 2015. Other sporting spectacles include FIFA World Cup soccer qualifiers, rugby league home and away matches and State of Origin and international rugby union clashes. Apart from its sporting events, the MCG has also witnessed many blockbuster music concerts, and even Pope John Paul II held a mass there when he visited Melbourne in 1986. The MCG has a total capacity of 100,024 people, comprising 95,024 seats and 5000 standing room spaces. The stadium also houses the National Sports Museum, which includes some of the most priceless pieces of memorabilia in Australian sporting history.
If you even have a passing interest in sport and you have the chance to visit the MCG for a large AFL match or cricket encounter you should take the opportunity to tick something off the bucket list of experiences - the ground regularly has over 80,000 loud (but well-behaved) fans watching over the huge pitch (4x a normal rugby or soccer pitch) supported by two of the largest HD screens in the world. The atmosphere is incomparable - at times the noise in the stands has been measured at levels approaching a commercial airliner!!!! Visitor or Melbournian - you just have to go to believe it!!!
4.5 based on 506 reviews
Bought tickets for shrek in the grand circle, obviously with cheapest tickets we knew that we'd be sat high up. Had an issue with the people sat in front and the usher in the grand circle helped by moving us into stalls 6 rows from the front, so all in all amazing night friendly and helpful staff and fantastic production.
4.5 based on 583 reviews
For more than 30 years, Arts Centre Melbourne has been Melbourne’s leading venue for world-class theatre, dance, music and more. In the Theatres Building, directly under the venue’s iconic Spire, are three separate theatres – the State Theatre, which boasts one of the world’s largest stages and hosts performances by Opera Australia and The Australian Ballet, the Playhouse and the intimate Fairfax Studio. Next door on the banks of the Yarra River, Hamer Hall is a premier venue for musical performances, including the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra, and the Sidney Myer Music Bowl is popular for open-air concerts. The new Australian Music Vault features a free exhibition celebrating Australian contemporary music. On Sundays (10am - 4pm), local artisans showcase their unique handmade goods at the Sunday Market. Book tickets at the box office to see a performance or join a guided tour. A range of cafe, dining and bar options are on site and a 24-hour car park available.
I had a lovely day out with my husband twice now at the Melbourne Arts theatre. The event Chicago in the state theatre level: dress circle the seats were good and I can see well. This is without the huge expense of having to pay more for a better ticket. We were able to park underneath of the art centre for a fee. There is a cafe inside you can buy food hot and cold prior to the event. Coffee was good too.
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