Melbourne's must-see exhibitions

Until 31 Jul

Protest Melbourne

An exhibition about Victoria's long history of public protest.

Until Nov 2026

Making Memoir of a Snail

Explore handmade sets, props and characters from Adam Elliot's claymation film Memoir of a Snail.

Until 22 Jun

Mark Chu: Eat With Our Eyes

Showing everyday food culture in a wide range of food spaces from supermarkets to wine bars.

20 Jun

For Example: Piano Improvisation with Mark Bo Chu

Experience Mark Bo Chu performing a 60-minute piano improvisation with discussion to follow.

Until 5 Oct

Plans For The Planet: Olaf Breuning For Kids

Created by artist Olaf Breuning this exhibition invites kids to explore the natural environment.

Until 2 Jan

Ayoung Kim – Delivery Dancer's Arc: 0° Receiver

Korean artist Ayoung Kim creates a multiverse that blurs boundaries between space, time and self.

Until 12 Oct

Bark Salon

Bark Salon is a large-scale display of First Nations bark painting, with more than 160 works.

Until 30 Jun

The Story of the Moving Image

An ongoing exhibition that journeys through the past, present and future of the moving image.

Until 30 Jun

The Pacific Sisters

Zoot suits and ActiVAtions take over Smorgon Family Plaza with the Pacific Sisters.

Until 27 Jul

Designing Remembrance

An exhibition of alternate visions for Victoria’s war memorial.

Until 23 Nov

Taste of Combat

Honouring the vital work of the Catering Corps and the evolution of military food.

Until 31 Jul

Yarra: Stories of Melbourne's River

Explores the chequered history of the stream we call the ‘city’s river’.

Until 29 Aug

The Dirty Dozen

Explore the stories behind the foods that made Melbourne.

17 Jun – 1 Feb

CHARGE! Agincourt by Back to Back Theatre

A new exhibition by Geelong's Back to Back Theatre brings fresh perspective to the story of Henry V.

Until 31 Dec

Memento Mori

Public murals influenced by the Fates of Greek mythology, inspiring passersby to embrace life.