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
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.
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 Tue 6 Aug 2024
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