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The Priscilla Queen of the Desert bus model from the Australian Performing Arts Collection, which is part of the Arts Centre Melbourne archive.
Until 31 Dec

Collection Store Tours

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Discover the Australian Performing Arts Collection – the largest performing arts collection in Australia, with more than 850,000 objects.

The Collection Store Tour is a expert guided behind-the-scenes experience that gives visitors unique access to a working performing arts collection store and conservation lab, usually closed to the public. Tours explore a selection of original objects spanning ballet, opera, circus, dance, music and theatre. Hear the fascinating stories behind the treasures and learn more about the artists and designers who have helped shape Australian performing arts history.

Hours

Date Times
Sun 19 Jul
  • 10.45am - 12pm 10:45am - 12:00pm
  • 12.45pm - 2pm 12:45pm - 2:00pm
Sun 26 Jul
  • 10.45am - 12pm 10:45am - 12:00pm
  • 12.45pm - 2pm 12:45pm - 2:00pm
Sun 2 Aug
  • 10.45am - 12pm 10:45am - 12:00pm
  • 12.45pm - 2pm 12:45pm - 2:00pm
Sun 9 Aug
  • 10.45am - 12pm 10:45am - 12:00pm
  • 12.45pm - 2pm 12:45pm - 2:00pm
Sun 16 Aug
  • 10.45am - 12pm 10:45am - 12:00pm
  • 12.45pm - 2pm 12:45pm - 2:00pm
Sun 23 Aug
  • 10.45am - 12pm 10:45am - 12:00pm
  • 12.45pm - 2pm 12:45pm - 2:00pm
Sun 30 Aug
  • 10.45am - 12pm 10:45am - 12:00pm
  • 12.45pm - 2pm 12:45pm - 2:00pm
Sun 6 Sep
  • 10.45am - 12pm 10:45am - 12:00pm
  • 12.45pm - 2pm 12:45pm - 2:00pm
Sun 13 Sep
  • 10.45am - 12pm 10:45am - 12:00pm
  • 12.45pm - 2pm 12:45pm - 2:00pm
Sun 20 Sep
  • 10.45am - 12pm 10:45am - 12:00pm
  • 12.45pm - 2pm 12:45pm - 2:00pm
Sun 27 Sep
  • 10.45am - 12pm 10:45am - 12:00pm
  • 12.45pm - 2pm 12:45pm - 2:00pm
Sun 4 Oct
  • 10.45am - 12pm 10:45am - 12:00pm
  • 12.45pm - 2pm 12:45pm - 2:00pm
Sun 11 Oct
  • 10.45am - 12pm 10:45am - 12:00pm
  • 12.45pm - 2pm 12:45pm - 2:00pm
Sun 18 Oct
  • 10.45am - 12pm 10:45am - 12:00pm
  • 12.45pm - 2pm 12:45pm - 2:00pm
Sun 25 Oct
  • 10.45am - 12pm 10:45am - 12:00pm
  • 12.45pm - 2pm 12:45pm - 2:00pm
Sun 1 Nov
  • 10.45am - 12pm 10:45am - 12:00pm
  • 12.45pm - 2pm 12:45pm - 2:00pm
Sun 8 Nov
  • 10.45am - 12pm 10:45am - 12:00pm
  • 12.45pm - 2pm 12:45pm - 2:00pm
Sun 15 Nov
  • 10.45am - 12pm 10:45am - 12:00pm
  • 12.45pm - 2pm 12:45pm - 2:00pm
Sun 22 Nov
  • 10.45am - 12pm 10:45am - 12:00pm
  • 12.45pm - 2pm 12:45pm - 2:00pm
Sun 29 Nov
  • 10.45am - 12pm 10:45am - 12:00pm
  • 12.45pm - 2pm 12:45pm - 2:00pm
Sun 6 Dec
  • 10.45am - 12pm 10:45am - 12:00pm
  • 12.45pm - 2pm 12:45pm - 2:00pm
Sun 13 Dec
  • 10.45am - 12pm 10:45am - 12:00pm
  • 12.45pm - 2pm 12:45pm - 2:00pm
Sun 20 Dec
  • 10.45am - 12pm 10:45am - 12:00pm
  • 12.45pm - 2pm 12:45pm - 2:00pm
Sun 27 Dec
  • 10.45am - 12pm 10:45am - 12:00pm
  • 12.45pm - 2pm 12:45pm - 2:00pm

Location

Arts Centre Melbourne
Hamer Hall
100 St Kilda Rd
Southbank 3004

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Price and bookings

Adult / general $43
Children $33
Book online for Collection Store Tours

Contact details

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

  • Accessible toilets
  • Companion card accepted
  • Mobility access
  • Service animals

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The Yarra River and city centre viewed from onboard a cruise boat.
Until 31 Dec

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The City of Melbourne respectfully acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the land we govern, the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung and Bunurong / Boon Wurrung peoples of the Kulin and pays respect to their Elders past and present. We acknowledge and honour the unbroken spiritual, cultural and political connection they have maintained to this unique place for more than 2000 generations.

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