Melbourne Cultural & Heritage Attractions

Three inner city houses in Coventry Street are among the few 19th century prefabricated iron buildings remaining in the world. An audiovisual tour provides a comprehensive... read more

Based in Melbourne but exhibiting regularly in other states and internationally, Alcaston Gallery has been operating since 1989 and specialises in the exhibition of Australian... read more

The Australian Centre for Contemporary Art (ACCA) is Melbourne's dynamic, major public contemporary art space, presenting changing seasons of international and Australian... read more

Explore the moving image in all its forms at ACMI. Discover the wonders of more than a century of movies in Australia's best digital cinemas and watch hundreds of Australian... read more

Visit Bundoora Homestead Art Centre and experience fine architecture, artwork and food under the same roof. Built in 1899, Bundoora Homestead is a magnificent Queen Anne... read more

Centre for Contemporary Photography (CCP) is one of Australia s pre-eminent galleries for the exhibition of contemporary photo-based arts, providing a context for the... read more

Cruise Chapel Street for cutting-edge fashion, funky home wares and inspiring gifts. Chapel Street shopping extends from South Yarra to Windsor, and offers a mix of Australian... read more

A haven of chic, Charlie's Bar adds a touch of sophistication and class to Melbourne City's Hardware Lane precinct. Positioned between Little Bourke & Lonsdale Streets... read more

The distinctive burgundy and gold City Circle tram provides a free and convenient way to move around Melbourne, and passes a number of sights and attractions including... read more

The Old Treasury is regarded as one of the finest public buildings in Australia. Completed in 1862, it was the major government office in Melbourne throughout the 19th... read more

Majestic and tree-lined, Collins Street is renowned for its style and glamour. The elegant boulevard is lined with grand heritage buildings built on the riches of the... read more

Exploring the gentle sloping lawns, picturesque flower walks and pine cypress glades within the 2 hectares - Melbourne's Como Historic House and Garden is a compelling... read more

Captain James Cook was born into the lower working class in the North-East of England as the son of a Scottish day-labourer. In his 27th year, 1755, young James moved... read more

Located on the southern bank of Melbourne's Yarra River, Crown offers a brilliant combination of state-of-the-art technology, unsurpassed luxury and non-stop excitement... read more

MULTI AWARD WINNING RESTAURANT "2006 National Australian Tourism Awards" "2005 & 2006 Victorian Government Tourism Awards" "2007... read more

The Ecliptic Gallery has been established in High Street, Armadale for 6 years providing high quality and affordable art in a wide variety of mediums and styles... read more

Nothing you have ever experienced will prepare you for the awe inspiring views from the highest viewing platformin the Southern Hemisphere at Melbourne's Eureka Tower... read more

Federation Square Federation Square opened in October 2002, and was one of the most significant architectural developments undertaken in Melbourne and Australia... read more

Few cities can boast a garden as magnificent as Fitzroy Gardens so close to the city centre. Valued for its historic, aesthetic, architectural, and horticultural significance... read more

The vision for fortyfivedownstairs is to create a versatile, centrally located and affordable platform for visual arts and performance. As a not-for-profit venue, supported... read more

Ancient iconography and techniques, like dot painting, are what many of us most commonly associate with Aboriginal art. While such traditions still carry through into... read more

Gasworks Arts Park: a place of art, ideas and events, where people meet, explore and create. Situated in Albert Park, Victoria Gasworks is 3kms from the Melbourne... read more

Access to the largest family history collection in Victoria Established in 1941 the Genealogical Society of Victoria has been collecting resources to aid in family... read more

Government House is the official residence of the Governor of Victoria, and is located in the precincts of the Botanical Gardens. Melbourne s Government House is... read more

Once the city's historic post office, the beautiful GPO building is home to three soaring levels of boutiques selling Australian and international designer labels... read more

Just 15 minutes from Melbourne's CBD, Heide Museum of Modern Art is one of Australia's leading public art museums. Within a unique environment of art and design... read more

IMAX is the largest and most exciting film format in the world. With crystal clear images, ten times larger than traditional cinema format, the IMAX experience draws... read more

Over the last 200 years people have journeyed from all over the world to re-settle in Australia. Many have come seeking a better life, job opportunities or to escape... read more

Permanent Exhibitions: * The Australian Jewish History Gallery - tells of the unique contribution of Jews in Australia over the last 200 years. * The Timeline... read more

Can you imagine what life was like 60,000 years ago? Experience unique and exciting Aboriginal Culture of south-eastern Australia at the Koorie Heritage Trust Inc... read more

Completed in 1890, Labassa is a French Renaissance mansion significant for its lush decoration and finely executed interiors. Labassa internally features detailed... read more

Linden Centre for Contemporary Arts is a unique not for profit contemporary art gallery located in the heart of St Kilda on Acland Street. Housed in a significant historical... read more

Mahoneys Galleries is conveniently situated in the heart of Melbourne, and has been operating for over 20 years. We exhibit a select range of artworks by established... read more

Malthouse Theatre Malthouse Theatre, formerly known as Playbox, is a company dedicated to the development, production and promotion of contemporary Australian Theatre... read more

See every bit of Melbourne. Offering spectacular 360 degree views from the top of the renowned Rialto building, right in the very heart of the city, this Melbourne... read more

As a super stage of Australian sport, the Melbourne Cricket Ground traditionally has provided the live drama to thrill millions worldwide...memorable events such as the... read more

The National Trust's Melbourne Maritime Museum is temporarily closed until late 2008- it is being transformed as part of the development of Australia's largest, most... read more

Enjoyed by over 700,000 visitors each year, Melbourne Museum is one of Melbourne's favourite cultural destinations. A broad-based State museum with a national and international... read more

The Melbourne Steam Traction Engine Club operates a vintage engine museum set in six hectares of parkland in the south eastern suburb of Scoresby. In all there are several... read more

The MELBOURNE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA is Victoria's premier orchestra and gives over 90 performances a year. The MSO has a reputation for excellence, developed through... read more

Discover the delights of this unique and flourishing arts precinct set amongst the idyllic middle Yarra Valley parklands and its just 20 - 30 minutes from central Melbourne. ... read more

Experience a unique journey through time, with an inspiring self tour of michaels world-famous camera museum! Cameras and photographic equipment have been part of... read more

Home to one of the finest collections of Australian photography, the Monash Gallery of Art (MGA) also presents an extensive variety of exhibitions, educational programs... read more

The National Gallery of Victoria has two magnificent galleries located a short walk apart - both with free entry to the permanent collection. Victorians and our visitors... read more

A sporting moment happens once. Never to be repeated. A split second in time, captured forever. They live in the minds of the people: who competed, who were there... read more

Built in 1920 as the Victory Theatre (a cinema), the National Theatre was converted into a live performance venue in 1972-74. It functions today as a community arts centre... read more

Victoria's first prison, the Old Melbourne Gaol is one of Melbourne's oldest surviving buildings. This imposing bluestone institution is where 136 people, including infamous... read more

Take a few hours to visit the beach-side (and city-side) suburb of Port Melbourne. As well as fresh sea air and ocean and city views, you can spend an entire day down... read more

The National Philatelic Collection, exhibited at the Post Master Gallery, is Australia's most significant collection of philatelic heritage and artwork... read more

The Princess Theatre is a landmark Melbourne building dating from 1886. It has a fa ade as magnificent as any in the world and is undoubtedly a unique cultural asset... read more