Museums in Melbourne
26 spots across 3 neighborhoods, curated by locals.
Looking for the best museums in Melbourne? We've curated 26 local favorites across 3 neighborhoods — each one rated 3.5+ stars by real visitors. Skip the tourist traps and head straight to the spots locals actually love.

Mandel Aboriginal Art Gallery

Paint With Me Northcote

National Communication Museum

Backwoods Gallery

Children's Gallery (Melbourne Museum)

Outré Gallery

The Conservatory

Pentridge Prison Tours

Islamic Museum of Australia

Hellenic Museum

Melbourne Holocaust Museum

Woodlands Homestead

Fire Services Museum of Victoria

Bunjilaka Aboriginal Cultural Centre (Museums Victoria)

Heide Museum of Modern Art

Old Treasury Building

Museum of Australian Photography (MAPh)

Duldig Studio






The local guide to Melbourne
G'day mate! Melbourne's my jam Quirky laneways with hidden cafes, unreal street art that changes daily, and live music spilling out from every corner. Forget the tourist traps, grab a flat white, and let's wander! We'll catch a footy game, snag some seriously good dumplings, and soak up the city's electric vibe. It's all about the little things here, like the friendly baristas and the unexpected discoveries.
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