Museums and art galleries

West Side Place Artcade

West Side Place Artcade is a public art collection celebrating the vibrancy of art and the city.

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ArtVo

An interactive 3D art gallery with optical illusions that visitors can touch and explore.

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ACMI

Museum dedicated to the moving image through events, film screenings and exhibitions.

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Melbourne's best rainy day activities for kids

Find the best indoor family activities during the school holidays.

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Arts House

Contemporary arts space presenting performance and interactive works.

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College of Surgeons' Museum

An exhibition of surgical objects and memorabilia.

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Mary MacKillop Heritage Centre

A place of inspiration and vitality, that promotes the spirit and charism of Saint Mary MacKillop.

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Children's Gallery Melbourne Museum

This is a wondrous place for young children to explore, play and learn.

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ARC ONE Gallery

A commercial gallery in Flinders Lane showing contemporary Australian art.

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Gallerysmith

A contemporary art gallery on the city fringe with a focus on solo exhibitions.

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Melbourne Museum

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

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Kings Artist-Run Initiative

Space for contemporary art practice and gallery showcasing experimental projects.

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Immigration Museum

An exploration of the stories of people from all over the world who have migrated to Australia.

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Neon Parc

Commercial art gallery exhibiting a diverse range of contemporary art throughout the year.

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Grainger Museum

An autobiographical museum of acclaimed musician and composer Percy Grainger.

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West End Art Space

A contemporary art gallery with a focus on living artists that strive for excellence.

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Outre Gallery

Alternative art gallery specialising in lowbrow, pop surrealism and underground art.

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Victorian Artists Society

Hosts exhibitions of national and international historic significance, art classes and workshops.

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Aperture f/1.2_Shallow Inlet

A billboard-sized outdoor artwork by James Geurts on the Hero Apartment Building.

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Anna Schwartz Gallery

The gallery represents over 30 established and emerging artists on individual projects.

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Australian Music Vault

A celebration of Australian contemporary music – past, present and future.

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Australian Sports Museum

Housing Australia’s largest sporting collection, including interactive zones and memorabilia.

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NGV International

NGV International houses a whole world of international art.

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Guide to Melbourne’s best street art

We've found the best art hiding in laneways, on buildings and exploding out of the walls.

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Bridget McDonnell Gallery

A gallery exhibiting early and modern Australian art.

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Koorie Heritage Trust

A centre dedicated to promoting Aboriginal culture, with an exhibition space and retail shop.

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Mailbox Art Space

A series of restored mailboxes exhibiting new and experimental art.

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No Vacancy

Gallery with a focus on promoting and exhibiting emerging artists, designers and curators.

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The ultimate walking guide to Carlton

How to find the best restaurants, hidden shops and stunning sights in Carlton - all on foot!

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Meat Market

A performing arts and events space in a heritage-listed building.

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Exhibitions

10 Sep - 11 Sep

Melbourne Bike Show

Australia's only hybrid consumer and industry bicycle show.

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10 Mar - 21 Aug

Queer

Queer shines a light on the NGV Collection to examine the queer stories that artworks can tell.

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27 Apr - 29 Jun

Yoga at the LUME Melbourne

Join Happy Melon Studios for an immersive and multi-sensory yoga experience at THE LUME.

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23 Sep - 1 Aug

Seeing the Invisible

An ambitious exhibition of artworks created with augmented reality (AR) technology.

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