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What's open between Christmas and New Year's Eve in Melbourne
The silly season is over for another year. Come back later in 2024 to see what's open over the break.
Hanging around after Christmas? Here's what's open for eating, drinking and city exploring. Opening hours, offerings and prices will vary by day, and not all businesses will be open every day. Be sure to check with the venue directly before visiting.
Free things to do between Christmas and New Year's in Melbourne
Memo Akten: Distributed Consciousness
A digital work merging human and non-human consciousness – via the AI musings of octopus critters.
Toys, Tales and Tenacity
This first-of-its-kind exhibition at the Shrine delves into the experiences of children during war.
Ian Potter Centre: NGV Australia
The world’s first major gallery dedicated exclusively to Australian art.
More of the best things to do between Christmas and New Year's in Melbourne
Melbourne Museum
Explore history, culture, science, and nature at this popular Melbourne attraction.
THE LUME Melbourne
Experience art, dining, wellness and more like never before across 3,000sqm of immersive space.
Melbourne Spirits and Ales Haunted Pub Tour
Enjoy spirits and ales at a former police station with an unsolved murder, Melbourne’s oldest pub.
Chocolate and Wine Matching
Learn how to match chocolate truffles to fine old wines in this interactive experience.
Belongings: Objects and Family Life
An exhibition looking at some of the objects that have shaped family in Australia over the decades.
Restaurants open between Christmas and New Year's in Melbourne
Remember: opening hours, offerings and prices will vary by day, and not all businesses will be open every day. Be sure to check with the venue directly before visiting.
Tomo’s Little Collins
Offering big breakfasts, quality pastries and top-notch coffee, plus donburi on weekdays.
Last updated on Mon 15 Jan 2024
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Nocturnal: Museum After Dark
Step into a world of wonder at an after-hours Melbourne Museum experience just for adults.