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  • Tour participants listening to a museum guide as he points to Phar Lap, a large chestnut horse in a glass case on display at the Melbourne Museum
  • People looking at a lit up display in a glass cabinet at the Melbourne Museum.
  • Tour participants listening to a museum guide as she leads them through a gallery at the Melbourne Museum.
Until 31 Dec

Melbourne History Tour

  • Tour
  • Exhibition

Discover the most iconic artefacts of Melbourne's past at Melbourne Museum, where you’ll join a knowledgeable guide in a one-hour tour across the decades to hear the hidden stories of what made Melbourne the city it is today.

During your tour, uncover the treasures of the Melbourne Story gallery. Learn about the monumental impact of Victoria's gold rush, the fascinating story behind Melbourne's famous grid layout, and the enduring legacy of Phar Lap, the beloved racehorse that captured the nation's heart during the Great Depression.

Receive an exclusive gift lanyard and tote bag, plus a ten percent discount in the Museum Store on the day of the tour. General entry to the Melbourne Museum on the day of the tour is also included in your tour ticket.

Hours

Date Times
Sun 11 May
  • 1.30pm - 2.30pm 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Mon 12 May
  • 1.30pm - 2.30pm 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Thu 15 May
  • 1.30pm - 2.30pm 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Sun 18 May
  • 1.30pm - 2.30pm 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Mon 19 May
  • 1.30pm - 2.30pm 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Thu 22 May
  • 1.30pm - 2.30pm 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Sun 25 May
  • 1.30pm - 2.30pm 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Mon 26 May
  • 1.30pm - 2.30pm 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Thu 29 May
  • 1.30pm - 2.30pm 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Sun 1 Jun
  • 1.30pm - 2.30pm 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Mon 2 Jun
  • 1.30pm - 2.30pm 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Thu 5 Jun
  • 1.30pm - 2.30pm 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Sun 8 Jun
  • 1.30pm - 2.30pm 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Mon 9 Jun
  • 1.30pm - 2.30pm 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Thu 12 Jun
  • 1.30pm - 2.30pm 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Sun 15 Jun
  • 1.30pm - 2.30pm 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Mon 16 Jun
  • 1.30pm - 2.30pm 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Thu 19 Jun
  • 1.30pm - 2.30pm 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Sun 22 Jun
  • 1.30pm - 2.30pm 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Mon 23 Jun
  • 1.30pm - 2.30pm 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Thu 26 Jun
  • 1.30pm - 2.30pm 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Sun 29 Jun
  • 1.30pm - 2.30pm 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Mon 30 Jun
  • 1.30pm - 2.30pm 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Thu 3 Jul
  • 1.30pm - 2.30pm 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Sun 6 Jul
  • 1.30pm - 2.30pm 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Mon 7 Jul
  • 1.30pm - 2.30pm 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Thu 10 Jul
  • 1.30pm - 2.30pm 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Sun 13 Jul
  • 1.30pm - 2.30pm 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Mon 14 Jul
  • 1.30pm - 2.30pm 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Thu 17 Jul
  • 1.30pm - 2.30pm 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Sun 20 Jul
  • 1.30pm - 2.30pm 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Mon 21 Jul
  • 1.30pm - 2.30pm 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Thu 24 Jul
  • 1.30pm - 2.30pm 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Sun 27 Jul
  • 1.30pm - 2.30pm 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Mon 28 Jul
  • 1.30pm - 2.30pm 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Thu 31 Jul
  • 1.30pm - 2.30pm 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Sun 3 Aug
  • 1.30pm - 2.30pm 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Mon 4 Aug
  • 1.30pm - 2.30pm 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Thu 7 Aug
  • 1.30pm - 2.30pm 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Sun 10 Aug
  • 1.30pm - 2.30pm 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Mon 11 Aug
  • 1.30pm - 2.30pm 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Thu 14 Aug
  • 1.30pm - 2.30pm 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Sun 17 Aug
  • 1.30pm - 2.30pm 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Mon 18 Aug
  • 1.30pm - 2.30pm 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Thu 21 Aug
  • 1.30pm - 2.30pm 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Sun 24 Aug
  • 1.30pm - 2.30pm 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Mon 25 Aug
  • 1.30pm - 2.30pm 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Thu 28 Aug
  • 1.30pm - 2.30pm 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Sun 31 Aug
  • 1.30pm - 2.30pm 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Mon 1 Sep
  • 1.30pm - 2.30pm 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Thu 4 Sep
  • 1.30pm - 2.30pm 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Sun 7 Sep
  • 1.30pm - 2.30pm 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Mon 8 Sep
  • 1.30pm - 2.30pm 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Thu 11 Sep
  • 1.30pm - 2.30pm 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Sun 14 Sep
  • 1.30pm - 2.30pm 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Mon 15 Sep
  • 1.30pm - 2.30pm 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Thu 18 Sep
  • 1.30pm - 2.30pm 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Sun 21 Sep
  • 1.30pm - 2.30pm 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Mon 22 Sep
  • 1.30pm - 2.30pm 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Thu 25 Sep
  • 1.30pm - 2.30pm 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Sun 28 Sep
  • 1.30pm - 2.30pm 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Mon 29 Sep
  • 1.30pm - 2.30pm 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Thu 2 Oct
  • 1.30pm - 2.30pm 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Sun 5 Oct
  • 1.30pm - 2.30pm 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Mon 6 Oct
  • 1.30pm - 2.30pm 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Thu 9 Oct
  • 1.30pm - 2.30pm 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Sun 12 Oct
  • 1.30pm - 2.30pm 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Mon 13 Oct
  • 1.30pm - 2.30pm 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Thu 16 Oct
  • 1.30pm - 2.30pm 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Sun 19 Oct
  • 1.30pm - 2.30pm 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Mon 20 Oct
  • 1.30pm - 2.30pm 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Thu 23 Oct
  • 1.30pm - 2.30pm 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Sun 26 Oct
  • 1.30pm - 2.30pm 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Mon 27 Oct
  • 1.30pm - 2.30pm 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Thu 30 Oct
  • 1.30pm - 2.30pm 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Sun 2 Nov
  • 1.30pm - 2.30pm 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Mon 3 Nov
  • 1.30pm - 2.30pm 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Thu 6 Nov
  • 1.30pm - 2.30pm 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Sun 9 Nov
  • 1.30pm - 2.30pm 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Mon 10 Nov
  • 1.30pm - 2.30pm 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Thu 13 Nov
  • 1.30pm - 2.30pm 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Sun 16 Nov
  • 1.30pm - 2.30pm 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Mon 17 Nov
  • 1.30pm - 2.30pm 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Thu 20 Nov
  • 1.30pm - 2.30pm 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Sun 23 Nov
  • 1.30pm - 2.30pm 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Mon 24 Nov
  • 1.30pm - 2.30pm 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Thu 27 Nov
  • 1.30pm - 2.30pm 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Sun 30 Nov
  • 1.30pm - 2.30pm 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Mon 1 Dec
  • 1.30pm - 2.30pm 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Thu 4 Dec
  • 1.30pm - 2.30pm 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Sun 7 Dec
  • 1.30pm - 2.30pm 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Mon 8 Dec
  • 1.30pm - 2.30pm 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Thu 11 Dec
  • 1.30pm - 2.30pm 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Sun 14 Dec
  • 1.30pm - 2.30pm 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Mon 15 Dec
  • 1.30pm - 2.30pm 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Thu 18 Dec
  • 1.30pm - 2.30pm 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Sun 21 Dec
  • 1.30pm - 2.30pm 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Mon 22 Dec
  • 1.30pm - 2.30pm 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Thu 25 Dec
  • 1.30pm - 2.30pm 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Sun 28 Dec
  • 1.30pm - 2.30pm 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Mon 29 Dec
  • 1.30pm - 2.30pm 1:30pm - 2:30pm

Location

Melbourne Museum
11 Nicholson St
Carlton 3053

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Price and bookings

From $24 to $56

Adult / general $56
Children $30
Book online for Melbourne History Tour

Contact details

  • telephone number: 13 11 02
  • email address: mvbookings@museum.vic.gov.au
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