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A man looking into the eyepiece of a large telescope, pointed towards the night sky at the Melbourne Observatory.
Until 30 Nov

Stellar Nights

  • Entertainment
  • Events

* Please note that Stellar Nights is now sold out for spring.

Embark on a captivating journey through time and space with our guided tours at the Melbourne Observatory.

Dating back to 1861, discover the Melbourne Observatory’s significant place in Victoria’s history and its continued importance as a cultural and heritage site.

Experience two of the iconic telescopes housed in the buildings of the Observatory and learn how to use a telescope yourself on the Observatory Viewing Lawn. Delve into distant nebulae, lunar landscapes and planetary wonders.

Join the Astronomical Society of Victoria’s passionate guides for an unforgettable night, where the present, history and cosmos converge.

Hours

Date Times
Mon 16 Nov
  • 8.30pm - 10.15pm 8:30pm - 10:15pm
Mon 23 Nov
  • 8.30pm - 10.15pm 8:30pm - 10:15pm
Mon 30 Nov
  • 8.30pm - 10.15pm 8:30pm - 10:15pm

Location

Melbourne Observatory
Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria - Melbourne Gardens
Melbourne
Victoria 3004

Open in maps location for Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria - Melbourne Gardens

Price and bookings

Adult / general $45
Children $25
Book online for Stellar Nights

Contact details

  • telephone number: 03 9252 2300
  • email address: events@rbg.vic.gov.au
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Christmas

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Christmas things to do

The city’s wrapped and ready with magical moments, twinkling lights and festive fun.

  • Family and kids
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Christmas eat and drink

Savour the city’s festive flavours with rooftop bars and menus made for merry moments.

  • Bar
  • Restaurant
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Christmas shopping

Start ticking off your list in the city’s iconic laneways, arcades and malls.

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Start here

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Black and white historical photograph of a busy street intersection in front of the grand, multi-story Flinders Street railway station building in Melbourne.
28 Dec

Melbourne Red-light True Crime Walking Tour

Enjoy a true crime and history walking tour through the centre of the city.

  • Talk
  • Workshop
Guenther Steiner, a middle-aged man with short hair wearing a black shirt, centred against a stylized, highly-blurred background featuring rapid motion lines that mimic a Formula 1 car speeding down a racetrack.
14 Dec

Guenther Steiner: No Team Orders

Drive to Survive’s breakout star unpacks F1’s most divisive season in a decade, live on stage.

  • Talk
  • Entertainment
View of Melbourne from across the Yarra River
12 Nov

Liane Moriarty with Toni Jordan

Hear Liane Moriarty in conversation with Toni Jordan as part of Readings' A Day in Carlton.

  • Talk
  • Entertainment
A burlesque life drawing class with a sitter up front in a red dress.
Until 15 Dec

Burlesque Life Drawing

Burlesque Life Drawing is the most fun you can have with a pencil and paper.

  • Workshop
  • Activity
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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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