Best Museums in Melbourne

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Best Museums in Melbourne

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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Fed Square
Fed Square
4.5 (1825 ratings)4 (2726 ratings)
Abstract buildings flank this block-size plaza, filled with restaurants, museums and arts venues.
Swanston St & Flinders St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
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Melbourne Museum
Melbourne Museum
4.6 (9901 ratings)4.5 (3951 ratings)
Modern building of an institution founded in 1854 containing dinosaur and regional history exhibits.
11 Nicholson St, Carlton VIC 3053, Australia
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"Showcasing Australian social history, Indigenous cultures, science and environment, Melbourne Museum is for geeks!. Although, this might be one of the very few geeky attractions that has been listed as Winner of Australian tourism award for being the best major tourist attraction in the country!. The museum celebrates Victoria’s local Koorie culture in Bunjilaka and also has a special secti...Read more"
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"The children’s gallery at Melbourne Museum has so many experiences, both inside and out. In other parts of the museum, you can crawl along the dinosaur walk, see the various rocks and stones, explore the rainforest gallery or just stare at the tiny (and not so tiny) insects. Be sure to check their website to see what's on for Melbourne kids this week."
Immigration Museum
Immigration Museum
4.4 (2034 ratings)4.5 (1391 ratings)
Multimedia exhibits documenting the history of immigration in Australia, with a cafe & gift shop.
400 Flinders St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
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"Another one of the educational things to do for families in Melbourne is a visit to the Immigration Museum. The Immigration Museum is in the Old Customs House, which was the former administrative centre for Melbourne’s immigration and customs. Over two floors, the museum documents the history of immigration in Australia, the various policies in place over time and the multiple reasons certain people have immigrated to Australia."
Mentioned by Culture Trip
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"Through emotive exhibitions, Melbourne’s Immigration Museum investigates Victoria’s multicultural identity. Located within Victoria’s Old Customs House, the museum explores the eventful and at time harrowing immigrant stories through exhibits such as Leaving Home, Journeys of a Lifetime and Getting In. The museum also features a Discovery Centre where you can trace your genealogical history and a Tribute Garden."
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"Taking a look at the whole topic of multiculturalism is the Immigration Museum in the Old Customs House on Flinders Street. It looks at how and why people left their homes to move to Melbourne – and how their arrival shaped the course of the city. Immigration has had a huge impact on so many things here, from the coffee to the music."
The Ian Potter Centre
The Ian Potter Centre
4.6 (1209 ratings)4.5 (680 ratings)
Sprawling gallery of 70,000+ pieces of historic indigenous art, contemporary pieces & artifacts.
Federation Square, Flinders St &, Russell St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
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The National Opal Collection
The National Opal Collection
4.4 (94 ratings)4.5 (44 ratings)
Lower Level, 119 Swanston St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
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"Displaying the striking collection of Black opals, light opals, boulder opals and other jewelry crafted by artisans, the national opal collection is dedicated to the world of opals!. A treasured collection of Australian Opals, this is where you can observe as well as shop for opal items and souvenir items!. The unique museum educates its visitors with the link between opals and dinosaurs; yes tha...Read more"
Polly Woodside
Polly Woodside
4.3 (354 ratings)4 (171 ratings)
1885 cargo vessel turned museum ship with guided tours, reenactments & family-oriented events.
21 S Wharf Promenade, South Wharf VIC 3006, Australia
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"Australia’s rich maritime history unravels through the Polly Woodside ship that has preserved antiquity in its bowels. The ship was launched in Belfast in 1885, and had sailed 1.5 million kilometres around the globe. Today, it is located in Melbourne's South Wharf precinct and is one of the major attractions of the city."
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"Polly Woodside is a three-masted iron-hulled barque, built in Belfast in 1885. She carried coal, nitrate, and wheat between Britain and South America, then cargo in the New Zealand trade. She became a coal hulk in 1923, and was used as a service lighter in WWII in New Guinea."
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"A museum ship is a perfect hands-on experience that will delight kids of all ages. In Melbourne, have a look at the Polly Woodside which can be found at 21 South Wharf Promenade. The ship is 130 years old and has circumnavigated the world 17 times!"
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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michaels camera - video - digital
michaels camera - video - digital
4.2 (803 ratings)4 (36 ratings)
263-269 Elizabeth St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
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"And to come across a camera museum while you are travelling can add another dimension to your journey. The Michael’s world famous camera museum offers you an insight into the world of cameras, their history and operation. Photography and its equipment have been a part of Michael’s family business ever since 1928 and this museum carries on ...Read more"
Koorie Heritage Trust
Koorie Heritage Trust
4.6 (65 ratings)4.5 (31 ratings)
Contemporary space featuring Aboriginal & Koorie art & artifacts, with public programs.
The Yarra Building, Federation Square, Flinders St &, Swanston St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
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"A visit to the Koorie Heritage Trust Cultural Centre is perfect to introduce the little ones to the Aboriginal culture and heritage or South Eastern Australia. Located right next to Federation Square it is easy to access and offers a range of ever changing child-friendly activities such as crafts, educational walks and exhibitions. http://koorieheritagetrust.com.au"

Top Best Sushi Places & Restaurants in Melbourne

Sushi Hub Swanston
Sushi Hub Swanston
4.2 (1057 ratings)
Shop 2/55 Swanston St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
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Mentioned by ellaslist.com.au
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"A quality sushi joint that serves up fresh, Japanese fare every time, Sushi Hub is the perfect pick for an on-the-go lunch with kids. With locations peppered throughout Melbourne, there's sure to be one close by. From sushi boxes to maki rolls, nigiri and inari, this sushi joint offers all of the kids' (and your!) favourites."
Melba Restaurant
Melba Restaurant
4.1 (773 ratings)
Lively riverfront eatery for inventive buffet dishes from around the world cooked in glass kitchens.
1 Southgate Ave, Southbank VIC 3006, Australia
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Shonan Kamakura
Shonan Kamakura
4.4 (316 ratings)
9 Katherine Pl, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
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Best Spas in Melbourne

Chuan Spa
Chuan Spa
3.7 (62 ratings)
The Langham, Melbourne, Level 9/1 Southgate Ave, Southbank VIC 3006, Australia
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"It's not as weird as it sounds, and in fact is super-refreshing. The design forces 12 jets of water onto separate muscle groups while a cascade of rain-like shower and steam comes from above. Chuan at the Langham also offers a spacious salt-water jacuzzi with views over Flinders Street Station, a cleansing sauna, and steam room, all designed to create an ambience of tranquillity for both contemplation and inspiration."
endota spa Richmond
endota spa Richmond
4.5 (39 ratings)
166 Lennox St, Richmond VIC 3121, Australia
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Nourish Spa and Skin Clinic
Nourish Spa and Skin Clinic
4.5 (64 ratings)
Level 2/157 Fitzroy St, St Kilda VIC 3182, Australia
Beauty salonDay spaFacial spaLaser hair removal serviceMassage therapistNail salonWaxing hair removal service

Best French Bakery in Melbourne

Citrus
Citrus
4.8 (416 ratings)
252 St Georges Rd, Fitzroy North VIC 3068, Australia
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Vamoska Cafe
Vamoska Cafe
4.8 (29 ratings)
22 Hunter Rd, Altona North VIC 3025, Australia
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Token Toasties
Token Toasties
4.7 (55 ratings)
385 Brunswick St, Fitzroy VIC 3065, Australia
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