Melbourne's must-see exhibitions

Until 31 Dec

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 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 21 Dec

The Story of the Moving Image

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

Until 23 Nov

Taste of Combat

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

Until 28 Sep

Nadine Guerra: Not Just Tattoos

The first Australian exhibition by the Brazilian tattoo artist.

Until 31 Dec

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.

Until 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.