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A solar eclipse, with light emerging around the edges of the blacked-out sun.
15 Jun – 17 Aug

Solar Tours

  • Family and kids
  • Entertainment

Come and experience the wonders of our closest star – the Sun – like never before at the historic Melbourne Observatory.

You’ll be expertly guided through safe solar viewing using the beautifully restored four-inch Photoheliograph telescope, as well as solar projection with the Troughton & Simms telescope.

Expect to see incredible details on the surface of the Sun, including sunspots and solar granulation, and discover the rich history of solar astronomy at Melbourne Observatory.

This program aims to educate and inspire, offering a rare glimpse into both the science and history of solar observation. Whether you’re a curious first-timer or a seasoned space enthusiast, this is a daytime astronomy experience not to be missed.

Hours

Date Times
Sun 15 Jun
  • 1pm - 2.30pm 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Sun 20 Jul
  • 1pm - 2.30pm 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Sun 17 Aug
  • 1pm - 2.30pm 1:00pm - 2:30pm

Location

Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne
Melbourne Observatory, Observatory Plaza
Birdwood Ave
Melbourne 3004

Open in maps location for Melbourne Observatory, Observatory Plaza

Price and bookings

Adult / general $45
Children $25
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Contact details

  • telephone number: 03 9252 2300
  • email address: rbg@rbg.vic.gov.au
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Until 15 Jun

RISING

Get ready for 12 days of new art, music, and performance in Naarm/Melbourne.

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Saboteurs
Until 13 Sep

Saboteurs

An 'Among Us' style game played in real life.

  • Family and kids
  • Entertainment
Titanic: A Voyage Through Time
Until 21 Jun

Titanic: A Voyage Through Time

An extraordinary virtual reality journey into history’s most famous ship.

  • Family and kids
  • Entertainment
Mr Wolf Game
Until 11 Sep

Mr Wolf Game

An immersive 'play in real life game' for kids aged five to ten.

  • Family and kids
  • Entertainment
123Boom!
Until 31 Jul

123Boom!

Tackle challenges, and beat the bomb before time runs out.

  • Family and kids
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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.

We accept the invitation in the Uluru Statement from the Heart and are committed to walking together to build a better future. For more information, visit Aboriginal Melbourne.

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