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The best free museums and art galleries in Melbourne

Explore world-class museums, edgy artist-run spaces and blockbuster exhibitions for free.

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Best Mother's Day gifts under $50

Treat mum to treasures from Melbourne-owned brands and boutiques.

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The best autumn walks in Melbourne

Where to see golden leaves and autumn colours in the city.

Melbourne for free

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Conquer Cancer Australia: World's Longest Relay

Melbourne is attempting a Guinness World Record for the longest continuous relay of 29 days.

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Distraction

An exhibition that plugs into the torrent of content and places we go when craving distraction.

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Silent Hand Catches Silver Bell

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

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Behind the Lines: Are We Rolling?

An exhibition exploring all the twists and turns of another turbulent year in Australian politics.

Entertainment

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Our Monsters, Our Selves: Writing Horror that Resonates

Develop a toolkit for building atmosphere, tension and character in horror writing.

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Beethoven, Bach, Mozart and More

The Melbourne Symphony Orchestra takes you on a tour through the ages.

A netball match featuring the Melbourne Vixens and the Giants.

SSN Round 8: Melbourne Vixens vs Giants Netball

The Vixens take on the Giants in their third home game of the season.

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Eonarium Enlightenment

Eonarium Enlightenment invites Melbourne into an immersive world of light, music and the seasons.

Only In The City

Only in this City of Ours
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Queen Victoria Market

This beloved Melbourne landmark is the largest open air market in the southern hemisphere.

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9 laneways only real Melburnians know

Have you eaten your way through Melb's official Koreatown and found the secret piano bar?

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The ultimate guide to Curtin House

Discover the secret boutiques, restaurants and bars hidden inside this iconic vertical laneway.

Family and kids

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Mother of Pearl Inlay Brooch Making Workshop

Join this jewellery making class on mother-of-pearl inlay, perfect for beginners.

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My Love Umbrella

Create your own 'Love Umbrella' hanging mobile in this joyful, hands-on craft activity for kids.

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Dinos at the Zoo

Let your imagination run wild as you explore the trail of dinosaurs at Melbourne Zoo.

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DIY Craft Workshops

Unleash your creativity at these workshops where everyone is a designer.

Melbourne walks and tours

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Arts Centre Melbourne Tours

Explore the rich heritage and striking architecture of Victoria’s performing arts icon.

The Priscilla Queen of the Desert bus model from the Australian Performing Arts Collection, which is part of the Arts Centre Melbourne archive.
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Collection Store Tours

Experience unprecedented behind-the-scenes access to the Australian Performing Arts Collection.

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Free Guided Walk

A free guided walk is the perfect way to enjoy the sunny weather in Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne.

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Badass Women of Melbourne: Women's History Walking Tour

Take a guided walk to uncover the hidden stories of everyday women who shaped Melbourne.

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Melbourne Writers Festival

A four-day celebration of more than 150 visionary writers and storytellers that shape our world.

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RISING: Melbourne

A festival of new art, music and performance in the heart of Naarm/Melbourne each winter.

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Melbourne Tartan Festival

Enjoy the Melbourne Tartan Day Parade with pipers, highland dancing, poetry readings and wee dogs.

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Lightscape

Melbourne's favourite winter tradition Lightscape returns to Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne.

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What's on this weekend in Melbourne

Discover things to do in Melbourne this weekend, from free events to exhibitions.

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What's on this week in Melbourne

Discover things to do in Melbourne this week, from free events to exhibitions.

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Major events

From the Australian Open to the Melbourne Cup, major events take centre stage throughout the year.

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Attractions and sights

Explore Melbourne's attractions, from laneways and street art to lush parks and grand galleries.