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.
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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.
Spirits and Ales Haunted Pub Tour
Take a walking tour of haunted pubs and learn about the city's dark history.
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.
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The Lygon Street Christmas Market
Browse for holiday treasures at the Lygon Street Christmas Market.
Yayoi Kusama
From polka dots to pumpkins, Yayoi Kusama comes to NGV with a world-premiere blockbuster exhibition.