Exhibitions

Until 21 Dec

The Story of the Moving Image

An ongoing exhibition that journeys through the past, present and future of the moving image.

Until Nov 2026

Making Memoir of a Snail

Explore handmade sets, props and characters from Adam Elliot's claymation film Memoir of a Snail.

20 – 26 Oct

Melbourne Fashion Week

Get ready for a week-long celebration of fashion and creativity as M/FW takes over the city.

Until 11 Dec

Nocturnal: Museum After Dark

Step into a world of wonder at an after-hours Melbourne Museum experience just for adults.

Only in the City

This city hums with energy - with hidden laneway cafes, rooftop bars, art and culture at every turn.

16 – 19 Oct

Melbourne Boat Show

Visit the Docklands waterfront for four fun-filled days and discover your boating lifestyle.

Until 23 Nov

Tschabalala Self: Skin Tight

The first solo exhibition in Australia for renowned American artist Tschabalala Self.

23 Oct

Little Bourke Street Runway Presented by Emporium Melbourne

Melbourne’s premier retail destination comes to life against the backdrop of Little Bourke St.

Until 31 May

Creative Acts: Artists and their inspirations

Explore the process, passion and practice of five visionary Australian artists.

Until 27 Nov

Our Way: Celebrating Indigenous Art

Exploring how Indigenous artists reimagine storytelling today, expanding on artistic traditions.

23 Oct

The Future by EAC x M/FW

The Emerging Artists Collective returns with a fresh showcase of emerging designers for M/FW.

25 – 26 Oct

Cat Lovers Festival

Australia’s only educational and truly immersive celebration of our feline friends.

Until 5 Oct

French Impressionism

The Melbourne Winter Masterpieces exhibition from the Museum of Fine Arts Boston.

Until 8 Feb

Game Worlds

ACMI's new playable exhibition features more than 30 videogames from the 1970s to today.

Until 5 Oct

Kimono

This exhibition displays examples of kimonos from Japanese history.

Until 4 Oct

Victoria Cattoni, Wendy Howard and Mythra Schwartz

An exhibition of new works by three artists.

Until 12 Oct

Bark Salon

Bark Salon is a large-scale display of First Nations bark painting, with more than 160 works.

12 Nov – 7 Dec

Aldona Kmieć: Hills Hoist

A deeply personal photographic project exploring a disappearing way of life.

10 – 12 Oct

PAX Aus

An annual celebration of gaming and gaming culture.

24 Oct

Well Made, Well Worn: Sacred Heart Mission Runway Event

This debut M/FW runway shines a spotlight on vintage and secondhand Australian fashion.

Until 12 Oct

Louise Marson: Oyster Legacy

A sculptural installation that tells the forgotten story of Melbourne’s native oyster reefs.

20 – 26 Oct

Tomorrow Publications: Fashion and Art Book Installation

Tomorrow Publications brings a selection of fashion and beauty books to dotCOMME.

Until 31 Dec

Protest Melbourne

An exhibition about Victoria's long history of public protest.

7 Dec – 19 Apr

Westwood | Kawakubo

NGV’s summer exhibition pairs two icons of the fashion world, Vivienne Westwood and Rei Kawakubo.

Until 5 Oct

Plans For The Planet: Olaf Breuning For Kids

Created by artist Olaf Breuning this exhibition invites kids to explore the natural environment.

What's free and what's open on the King's Birthday long weekend

Free events, winter markets, family-friendly activities and more.

10 Dec

Home Comforts: Twilight Tour

In December, enjoy a glass of wine before embarking on an intimate twilight tour of the exhibition.

29 Oct – 23 Nov

Jo Ryan: Lett4ms

Letters combine and intertwine to create sculptures that make us lose sight of the letter.