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  • A pair of pink silk pointe ballet slippers on a red background, with label.
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Until 29 Jun

Australian Performing Arts Collection Store Tours

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Located in Hamer Hall, the Collection Store Tour offers an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the renowned Australian Performing Arts Collection.

Featuring a selection of original objects from more than 850,000 items spanning circus, dance, music, opera and theatre, these tours provide a unique opportunity to explore the collection and learn more about the performers, creatives and companies that have helped make Australian performing arts history.

Learn how Art Centre Melbourne’s curators have worked closely with the performing arts industry to develop the collection since its inception in the 1970s.

Led by knowledgeable guides, you'll get an up-close look at the collection — including props, costumes, set models, puppets, designs and more. See a range of items such as Margot Fonteyn’s pointe shoes, Peter Allen’s maracas, Dame Edna’s collection of spectacles, alongside circus apparatus and intricately made headpieces for the opera stage and more.

Hours

Date Times
Sun 11 May
  • 10.45am - 12pm 10:45am - 12:00pm
  • 12.45pm - 2pm 12:45pm - 2:00pm
Sun 18 May
  • 10.45am - 12pm 10:45am - 12:00pm
  • 12.45pm - 2pm 12:45pm - 2:00pm
Sun 25 May
  • 10.45am - 12pm 10:45am - 12:00pm
  • 12.45pm - 2pm 12:45pm - 2:00pm
Sun 1 Jun
  • 10.45am - 12pm 10:45am - 12:00pm
  • 12.45pm - 2pm 12:45pm - 2:00pm
Sun 8 Jun
  • 10.45am - 12pm 10:45am - 12:00pm
  • 12.45pm - 2pm 12:45pm - 2:00pm
Sun 15 Jun
  • 10.45am - 12pm 10:45am - 12:00pm
  • 12.45pm - 2pm 12:45pm - 2:00pm
Sun 22 Jun
  • 10.45am - 12pm 10:45am - 12:00pm
  • 12.45pm - 2pm 12:45pm - 2:00pm
Sun 29 Jun
  • 10.45am - 12pm 10:45am - 12:00pm
  • 12.45pm - 2pm 12:45pm - 2:00pm

Location

Hamer Hall
100 St Kilda Rd
Southbank 3004

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Price and bookings

From $33 to $43

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Contact details

  • telephone number: 1300 182 183
  • email address: boxoffice@artscentremelbourne.com.au
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