Mordern, Free, Best Art Museums in Docklands

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Mordern, Free, Best Art Museums in Docklands

National Gallery of Victoria
National Gallery of Victoria
4.7 (13823 ratings)4.5 (4991 ratings)
Public gallery with vast, varied collection of noted Australian and international art and artefacts.
180 St Kilda Rd, Melbourne VIC 3006, Australia
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ACMI
ACMI
4.6 (2419 ratings)4.5 (1428 ratings)
Noteworthy institution celebrating film, television and gaming with exhibits, screenings and events.
Federation Square, Flinders St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
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Mentioned by Travel Australia Today
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"I think the Australian Centre for the Moving Image (ACMI) is one of the best museums in Melbourne after reopening in early 2021 with its $40-million-dollar redevelopment. It tells the history of the moving image from early days (with shadow puppets, for instance), right up to the modern era with video games and art installations. Although there are international aspects, there’s obviously a big focus on Australian cinema."
Mentioned by Thrifty Family Travels
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"This is a free museum showcasing Australia’s film, TV, video games, digital culture, and art. This is another one of the free and fun things to do in Melbourne CBD with the kids. I found it quite interesting to show Myla how I use to watch TV when I was a kid."
The Hellenic Museum
The Hellenic Museum
4.5 (269 ratings)4 (51 ratings)
280 William St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
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Mentioned by Culture Trip
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"Endeavoring to preserve and promote ‘the artistic and cultural heritage of ancient and modern Greece’, the Hellenic Museum holds a vast collection of artifacts. See Cypriot pottery, cast ancient Greek statues, and check out Bill Henson’s photographic installation ONEIROI.Starting in 2014, for 10 years the Hellenic Museum will also house a priceless collection of antiquities from the Benaki Museum, Athens, showcasing 8,000 years of Greek civilisation to Melbourne."
Mentioned by Travel Australia Today
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"Going back even further in time, several millennia in fact, there’s the Hellenic Museum, which is house in the original Royal Mint building. Many of the pieces in the permanent exhibition are from ancient times – marble statues and byzantine paintings, for examples. A partnership with Greece’s Benaki Museum means there are a number of impressive antiquities here."
Heide Museum of Modern Art
Heide Museum of Modern Art
4.5 (1050 ratings)4.5 (181 ratings)
Unique modern art museum with three galleries & 15-acres of gardens with imaginative sculptures.
7 Templestowe Rd, Bulleen VIC 3105, Australia
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Lyon Housemuseum and Housemuseum Galleries
Lyon Housemuseum and Housemuseum Galleries
4.7 (64 ratings)4.5 (11 ratings)
217-219 Cotham Rd, Kew VIC 3101, Australia
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Mentioned by Travel Guide
The Melbourne Galleries to Visit When You’ve Already Seen NGV
"For a really quirky interaction with Melbourne’s artistic scene, head to the eastern suburb of Kew to Lyon Housemuseum. The gallery consists of two distinct sections; the first being the original house museum, which is where founders Corbett and Yueji Lyon live and which can only be visited on pre-booked tours held on certain days of the year. The second space is the newly-opened public Housemuseum Galleries."
Mentioned by Travel Australia Today
27 of the best museums in Melbourne - the ultimate list!
"What makes the Lyon Housemuseum so interesting is that it truly is both the things the name suggests – a house and a museum. It’s now made up of two adjacent sections. The first is the original Housemuseum that’s the private home of the founding patrons, with residential areas blending with exhibitions."
ArtVo
ArtVo
4.6 (1333 ratings)4.5 (841 ratings)
Gallery featuring self-guided visits through large-scale optical-illusion murals.
Shop NCF, 07 Level/1 26 Star Cres, Docklands VIC 3008, Australia
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Mentioned by Thrifty Family Travels
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"If you have kids of varying ages and are looking for Melbourne things to do with kids, then you will love ArtVo!. ArtVo is an art gallery with interactive 3D art where you are encouraged to touch and interact with the artworks. The art is painted on both the floor and walls with various other sculptural elements so you can get among the numerous scenes, photographing yourself and becoming part of the artworks."
The Johnston Collection
The Johnston Collection
4.4 (27 ratings)4.5 (97 ratings)
East Melbourne VIC 3002, Australia
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Mentioned by Travel Australia Today
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"Set in a two-level 19th-century brick house, The Johnston Collection seems right at home. There are about 1500 items in the permanent collection, with a focus on decorative and fine arts. These include ceramics, furniture, textiles, and glasswork."
Centre for Contemporary Photography
Centre for Contemporary Photography
4.4 (123 ratings)4 (19 ratings)
Established centre with five exhibition spaces for contemporary photography by a range of artists.
404 George St, Fitzroy VIC 3065, Australia
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Buxton Contemporary
Buxton Contemporary
4.4 (50 ratings)5 (7 ratings)
Cnr Southbank Boulevard &, Dodds St, Southbank VIC 3006, Australia
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Mentioned by Sitchu
Melbourne's Top 10 Must-visit Art Galleries
"Buxton Contemporary is the result of a landmark gift from renowned art collector Michael Buxton, who in 2014 donated 350 major Australian artworks to form a new gallery. Adjoining the Victorian College of the Arts, the gallery comprises four exhibition galleries plus a huge outdoor screen devoted to moving image art. The gallery’s acquisitions tend to follow a smaller number of artists in depth and over time, building a rich insight into their changing practice."
RMIT Gallery
RMIT Gallery
4.4 (54 ratings)5 (4 ratings)
344 Swanston St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
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Mentioned by Travel Guide
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"Situated within Storey Hall, the RMIT Gallery is the main art gallery and premier exhibition space of the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology. The gallery focuses on public art and design, with exhibition programs showcasing not only visual art, but also new media, sonic art, pop culture, technology and multidisciplinary artistic practice, all across five museum-standard galleries. Additionally, the RMIT Gallery runs a number of programmes and publications alongside its exhibitions, all in the name of strengthening interactions between RMIT and the public."
Mentioned by Sitchu
Melbourne's Top 10 Must-visit Art Galleries
"RMIT’s premier gallery is for more than just university students. The exhibition space features a year-round program of distinctive visual art plus new media, design, technology and multidisciplinary practices. Being a university offshoot, you’ll see a lot of innovative work from the emerging artists of tomorrow."

Top Best American Restaurants in Docklands

Belles Elizabeth Street
Belles Elizabeth Street
4.4 (650 ratings)
147 Elizabeth St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
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Third Wave Cafe
Third Wave Cafe
4.3 (2315 ratings)
Casual colourful cafe during the day, then offering American BBQ for dinner.
181 Victoria Ave, Albert Park VIC 3206, Australia
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The Pickle & The Patty
The Pickle & The Patty
4.6 (61 ratings)
160 Clarendon St, Southbank VIC 3006, Australia
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Best Lunch Restaurants in Docklands

Adelphi Hotel
Adelphi Hotel
4.5 (397 ratings)
Chic rooms and suites in a trendy property with a rooftop pool, upscale dining & a dessert bar.
187 Flinders Ln, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
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Lezzet Restaurant
Lezzet Restaurant
4.1 (425 ratings)
Intimate eatery with sandstone walls & a marble bar, preparing Turkish meze, seafood & share plates.
81 Brighton Rd, Elwood VIC 3184, Australia
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Tazio
Tazio
4.3 (633 ratings)
Ornate tiles line the walls of this slick, modern Italian restaurant and bar with an intimate vibe.
91 Flinders Ln, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
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Best Donuts in Docklands

Shortstop Coffee & Donuts
Shortstop Coffee & Donuts
4.6 (1160 ratings)
Artisanal donuts & organic coffee in a snug space with chic, minimalist decor & limited seating.
12 Sutherland St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
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Daniel’s Bakery
Daniel’s Bakery
4.8 (135 ratings)
1/203 Palmers Rd, Truganina VIC 3029, Australia
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All Day Donuts
All Day Donuts
4.4 (214 ratings)
12 Edward St, Brunswick VIC 3056, Australia
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