The Melbourne Museum is the largest part of the Museums of Victoria institution and has been voted the best tourist attraction in the city several times.

The main building sits on the site of the International Exhibition held in 1881 directly opposite the historic Royal Exhibition Building.

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Museum collections - what to see

The main part of the building functions as a natural history museum with many very interesting exhibits including the skeletons of small dinosaurs.

The collections focus on the natural beauty and history of the Australian continent.

In addition, in several other parts you can discover interesting facts about the history of the city of Melbourne or the Aborigines (the original inhabitants of Australia).

Various temporary events and exhibitions are often held in the historic Royal Exhibition Building.

Admission and opening hours

The adult ticket price is 15 aud.

You can buy your ticket online or at the door for the same price, and long queues do not usually form.

The museum is open every day from 9:00-17:00, but the last entry is at 16:30.

Official website: museumsvictoria.com.au.

How to get there

The Melbourne Museum is located on the north-eastern edge of Melbourne's city centre, with other attractions within a 10-minute walk:

• Royal Exhibition Building
• Parliament of Victoria
• Old Gaol
• St Patrick's Cathedral

The nearest public transport stops are:

• Trams 86, 96 - Melbourne Museum/Nicholson St
• Trams 30, 35 - Victoria St/La Trobe St
• Buses 250, 251, 402 - Exhibition Buidling/Rathdowne St

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