50 Things to Do in Melbourne
Free admission
| Royal Botanic Gardens Birdwood Ave, South Yarra Daily 7:30am–5:30pm Free guided walks available. | St Kilda Pier & Breakwater Pier Rd, St Kilda Open 24/7 Spot little penguins at dusk. |
| Fitzroy Gardens Wellington Parade, East Melbourne Open 24/7 Features a model Tudor village. | Albert Park Lake Aughtie Dr, South Melbourne Open 24/7 Ideal for walking and birdwatching. |
| Birrarung Marr Batman Ave, Melbourne Open 24/7 Riverside park with art installations. | Southbank Promenade Southbank, Melbourne Open 24/7 Scenic walk along the Yarra River. |
| National Gallery of Victoria (NGV) 180 St Kilda Rd, Melbourne Daily 10am–5pm Australia’s oldest public art gallery. | Ian Potter Centre: NGV Australia Federation Square, Melbourne Daily 10am–5pm Focuses on Australian art. |
| State Library Victoria 328 Swanston St, Melbourne Mon–Thu 10am–9pm, Fri–Sun 10am–6pm Features the iconic La Trobe Reading Room. | Koorie Heritage Trust Yarra Building, Federation Square Daily 10am–5pm Showcases Indigenous art and culture. |
| Australian Music Vault 100 St Kilda Rd, Melbourne Daily 10am–5pm Celebrates Australian music history. | Australian Centre for the Moving Image (ACMI) Federation Square, Melbourne Daily 10am–5pm Interactive exhibits on film and digital culture. |
| Hosier Lane Hosier Ln, Melbourne Open 24/7 Famous for vibrant street art. | Parliament House Spring St, East Melbourne Mon–Fri 9am–5pm Free public tours available. |
| Old Treasury Building 20 Spring St, East Melbourne Sun–Fri 10am–4pm Museum of Melbourne’s history. | Royal Exhibition Building 9 Nicholson St, Carlton Varies; check website World Heritage-listed building. |
| St Paul’s Cathedral Flinders St, Melbourne Mon–Fri 8am–6pm, Sat 9am–4pm, Sun 7:30am–7:30pm Notable for its architecture and music. | Melbourne Town Hall 90–130 Swanston St, Melbourne Mon–Fri 8am–5pm Offers guided tours. |
| Flinders Street Station Flinders St, Melbourne Open 24/7 Iconic railway station. | Block Arcade 282 Collins St, Melbourne Mon–Sat 8am–6pm, Sun 9am–5pm Historic shopping arcade. |
| Royal Arcade 335 Bourke St, Melbourne Mon–Sat 9am–5:30pm, Sun 10am–5pm Melbourne’s oldest arcade. | Queen Victoria Market Queen St, Melbourne Tue, Thu–Sun 6am–3pm Historic market with diverse stalls. |
| South Melbourne Market 322–326 Coventry St, South Melbourne Wed, Fri–Sun 8am–4pm Known for fresh produce and eateries. | Camberwell Sunday Market Station St, Camberwell Sun 6:30am–12:30pm Second-hand goods and antiques. |
| Vintage Garage Sale Trail Various locations Seasonal Community garage sales across the city. | Melbourne Greeter Service Starts at Melbourne Visitor Hub Daily; booking required Free walking tours by local volunteers. |
| I’m Free Walking Tours Starts at State Library Victoria Daily 10:30am & 2:30pm Tips-based city tours. | Yarra River Walk Along the Yarra River Open 24/7 Scenic walking and cycling path. |
| Albert Park Circuit Walk Albert Park, Melbourne Open 24/7 Walk around the Grand Prix circuit. | Docklands Art Trail Docklands, Melbourne Open 24/7 Public art installations along the waterfront. |
| Night Noodle Markets Birrarung Marr, Melbourne Annually in November Asian street food festival. | City Gallery Melbourne Town Hall, Swanston St Mon–Fri 11am–5pm Exhibitions on Melbourne’s history. |
Admission Charged
| Melbourne Museum 11 Nicholson St, Carlton Daily 10am–5pm Adults: $15; Children under 16: Free | Melbourne Zoo |
| SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium King St, Melbourne Daily 10am–5pm Adults: $42; Children: $28 | Eureka Skydeck 88 7 Riverside Quay, Southbank Daily 10am–10pm Adults: $25; Children: $16 |
| Melbourne Zoo Elliott Ave, Parkville Daily 9am–5pm Adults: $38; Children: $19 | Luna Park Melbourne 18 Lower Esplanade, St Kilda Sat–Sun 11am–6pm Entry: Free; Ride tickets vary |
| Old Melbourne Gaol 377 Russell St, Melbourne Daily 10am–5pm Adults: $30; Children: $17 | Scienceworks 2 Booker St, Spotswood Daily 10am–4:30pm Adults: $15; Children under 16: Free |
| Immigration Museum 400 Flinders St, Melbourne Daily 10am–5pm Adults: $15; Children under 16: Free | ArtVo Immersive Gallery 26 Star Cres, Docklands Daily 10am–6pm Adults: $28; Children: $18 |
| Melbourne Star Observation Wheel 101 Waterfront Way, Docklands Daily 11am–9:30pm Adults: $36; Children: $22 |