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A couple standing in front of the Royal Exhibition Building, surrounded by trees.

Walks and itineraries

These self-guided walks and itineraries will help you discover Melbourne's best sights.

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Melbourne Museum

Explore history, culture, science and nature at this popular Melbourne attraction.

A woman looking at the large carved ancestor stones of Birrarung Wilam.

Aboriginal Melbourne

Find out more about Aboriginal culture through Melbourne's galleries and museums.

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Music

Check out Melbourne's legendary live music scene, with gigs and concerts across the city.

Person in an art gallery standing in front of a huge painting.

Exhibitions

See exhibitions on art, history and design at one of Melbourne's many galleries and museums.

Large crowds of people browsing designer stalls and food carts at the Big Design Market inside the Royal Exhibition Buildings.
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The Big Design Market

A showcase of 280+ independent Australian designers, and three big days of festive shopping.

A performer on stage wearing an extravagant, feathery costume.

Theatre and shows

Discover Melbourne's hit musicals, cutting-edge theatre and late-night cabaret shows.

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Things you can only see in the city

Uncover secret rooms, historic architecture and iconic landmarks found only in the city.

People walking past City Gallery, located within the Melbourne Town Hall building in Swanston Street.

City Gallery

City Gallery presents free exhibitions from City of Melbourne’s art and heritage collection.

A Ferris wheel in the city at sunset with colourful reflections on the river.

Melbourne’s most Instagrammable experiences

You won't need filters at the city's most photogenic spots.

Looking through the Queen Victoria Market to city buildings in the background, hundreds of people gathered.
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The Christmas Night Market

Old-world Christmas charm, Melbourne style.

Water wall installation at the entrance to NGV International on St Kilda Road.

NGV International

NGV International houses a whole world of international art.

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Museums and art galleries

Explore Melbourne's public museums and galleries along with artist-run and commercial galleries.

The exterior of the Koorie Heritage Trust at Fed Square with a yellow KHT sign out the front.

Koorie Heritage Trust

An Australian First Peoples arts and cultural centre.

Large, rectangular building of Ian Potter Centre at Federation Square.

Ian Potter Centre: NGV Australia

The world’s first major gallery dedicated exclusively to Australian art.

Installation view of the Spartans & Anzacs exhibition at the Shrine of Remembrance, with people walking around the space, reading panels and looking at displays.
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Spartans & Anzacs

This exhibition invites reflection on the enduring values forged in conflict.

Performers on stage in Queen Vic Market sheds, with children seated on the ground and onlookers standing.
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Cachivaches Latin Market

A vibrant cultural event celebrating the best of Latin American traditions in Melbourne.

The red interior of the cabaret venue Viva, with a central stage surrounded by curved rows of seating, each with small tables nearby.

Viva

A cabaret venue in North Melbourne.

Gallery shopfront in heritage-listed Collins Street building.

Oud Art Gallery Melbourne

A gallery specialising in paintings and drawings from around Melbourne.

The glass-panelled entrance to the Victorian Police Museum.

Victoria Police Museum

Explore the social history of policing through interactive displays and over 300 collection items.