Exhibitions

Until 7 Dec

Joy

Experience an emotive adventure where creativity, colour and storytelling join forces.

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 Nov 2026

Making Memoir of a Snail

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

Until 11 Dec

Nocturnal: Museum After Dark

Step into a world of wonder at an after-hours Melbourne Museum experience just for adults.

Only in the City

This city hums with energy - with hidden laneway cafes, rooftop bars, art and culture at every turn.

Until 23 Nov

Tschabalala Self: Skin Tight

The first solo exhibition in Australia for renowned American artist Tschabalala Self.

Until 23 Nov

Significant Trees Exhibition

Enjoy an exhibition of artwork of trees, meet the artists and buy a book or a print.

Until 23 Nov

Jo Ryan: Lettr4ms

Letters combine and intertwine to create sculptures that make us lose sight of the letter.

Until 27 Nov

Our Way: Celebrating Indigenous Art

Exploring how Indigenous artists reimagine storytelling today, expanding on artistic traditions.

Until 8 Nov

Wanapati Yunupiŋu: Ŋäṉarr - Tongue of Flame

Wanapati Yupingu uses the Gumatj clan sacred design gurtha or fire. But not just any fire.

8 Nov

Kings Driveway: Subvisible Scuba

Join a performance with Archie Barry, Brian Fuata and Mat Spisbah.

30 Nov

Myth and Religion in Ancient Cyprus

Discover the magic of ancient Cyprus in a free talk presented by Dr Christopher Gribbin.

What's open in Melbourne on the Anzac Day public holiday

Best things to do on the Anzac day public holiday.

8 Nov

The Lunatic Ball & The Majestic Tic & Pacing (an excerpt)

A special performance by Nelly Kate and a captioning workshop with Fayen d'Evie and Jon Tjhia.

11 Dec – 26 Apr

DIVA

From opera stars to pop icons, celebrate the power and creativity of the diva.

Until 1 Feb

Rigg Design Prize: Next in Design

The Rigg Design Prize is Australia’s most prestigious accolade for contemporary design.

15 Nov

In Conversation: Jack MacRae and Amy Cornall

Join for a conversation between Jack MacRae and weaver Amy Cornall.

Until 8 Feb

Game Worlds

ACMI's new playable exhibition features more than 30 videogames from the 1970s to today.

Until 9 Nov

Art Salon: An Untitled Exhibition, Thai Diaspora

Explore Thai-Australian creativity through shared stories, cultural identity and artistic diversity.

Until 29 Nov

Silent Hand Catches Silver Bell

An exhibition showcasing 25 years of Speak Percussion’s boundary-defying experimentation.

12 Nov – 7 Dec

Aldona Kmieć: Hills Hoist

A deeply personal photographic project exploring a disappearing way of life.

Melbourne's best blockbuster events

The best major events on in Melbourne this year.

Until 31 Dec

Protest Melbourne

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

7 Dec – 19 Apr

Westwood | Kawakubo

NGV’s summer exhibition pairs two icons of the fashion world, Vivienne Westwood and Rei Kawakubo.

What's free and what's open on the King's Birthday long weekend

Free events, winter markets, family-friendly activities and more.

10 Dec

Home Comforts: Twilight Tour

In December, enjoy a glass of wine before embarking on an intimate twilight tour of the exhibition.

26 Nov – 18 Jan

Mia Schoen: War Clouds and Weather

Artist Mia Schoen captures the awe and unease of the skies.

12 – 16 Nov

Guewel

Guewel is a ritual journey through an ancient African cosmovision.