Best Important Museums In Melbourne Near Me

4worldlovers: Our Story: Aboriginal Chinese People in Australia explores the rich and complex interaction between descendants of two of the world’s oldest civilisations – an intersection overlooked in the dominant White Australian discourse on the history of outside contacts with First Nations Peoples.


Our mission is to enrich the understanding of Chinese Australians through the presentation and celebration of our history, heritage, and culture.

Learn about Chinese migration to Australia, as well as the Han Dynasty and see the world’s largest processional dragon.

The Chinese Museum collects material that contributes to the history of Chinese Australians and the cultural and historic interaction between the people of Australia and China.

The first nationwide story of the 200 year journey from the first migrant until today.

School students have visited to learn about multiculturalism, immigration history, arts & culture.

Chinese Australians form part of our contemporary Australian Society whom the Chinese Museum represents.

Precious artefacts form the basis of our valuable collection – the tangible heritage of our 200-year history.

Register now to listen to Chinese / Australian Composer and world leading contemporary Guzheng Performing Artist Mindy Meng Wang's Artist Insights on Sunday 19 November, 2-3pm

Try your hand at playing these instruments in a hands-on music workshop tailored for those interested in furthering their music knowledge and skill.

Chinese Australian filmmakers Tony Ayres and Lisa Wang screen their films and reflect on their early works drawing comparisons to current day aspirations.

An evening showcasing the origins of martial arts, with an emphasis on mind, body, and spirit. From tea-pouring to self-defence, experience martial arts in its various forms and applications from Sifu Damien Chauremootoo and his team.

Chinese Museum Arts Collective will host an exhibition opening at Testing Grounds on 9 September 2023, 11-2pm, with musical performances and attended by all artists involved.

The Chinese Museum once again participated in Melbourne Fashion Week with Ancient Tales Retold.

Guzheng master Mindy Meng Wang and multi-award winning classical violist Katie Yap explore the daring act of migration and the mixing of cultures in their new work, Migrant Swift in concert at Tempo Rubato, Brunswick.

Exhibition Wrap | The Fifth Australia THE LITTLE ARTIST International Children's Art Exhibition

Tuesday 15 Aug to Sunday 20 Aug 2023, The Fifth Australia THE LITTLE ARTIST International Children's Art Exhibition held at Chinese Museum

4worldlovers: The Grainger Museum at the University of Melbourne is the only purpose-built autobiographical museum in Australia. It is home to a diverse collection of art, photographs, costumes, musical scores and instruments acquired by Percy Grainger.

4worldlovers: Art is a conduit for collective memory, allowing the past to connect with present and future generations.

The Hellenic Museum is the only dedicated home for Hellenic art in Australia. Experience 8,000 years, of Hellenic history, art and culture with us in the heart of Melbourne.

Get closer to history than ever before with the Hellenic Museum's engaging hands-on workshops and illuminating docent-led tours.


Our Argonauts Kids Club is full of fun things to do, read and see. Make your own battle helmet, do some cool experiments at home or school and delve into ancient history. Join today.

Hold your next event at one of the most unique spaces in Melbourne. Let us curate a truly memorable experience for you and your guests in the heart of Melbourne's CBD.

The Hellenic Museum is an art and history museum founded in 2007. We promote a passion for, and appreciation of the rich cultural traditions of ancient and contemporary Greece.

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Scienceworks is your go-to Melbourne destination for curious minds of all ages. Explore our interactive exhibitions and experiences to see how science works.


Gather the crew and get ready for an epic interactive light adventure!


Get sciencing with our massive collection of easy science experiments, fun STEM activities, fascinating sci tech news, binge-worthy science videos, free science lessons and exciting project ideas!


Donate to our Annual Appeal and help us deliver groundbreaking research, accessible education programs and vital conservation initiatives.


Experience science and art in an evening of immersive cinema for adults 18 years and over.


Scienceworks respectfully acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Country on which we stand, and we pay our respects to First Peoples across Victoria and Australia.


Enjoy a world of museum experiences at home, school or anywhere - family moments, cultural moments, learning moments and playful moments, all online!


Massive, glowing, colourful space clouds! Bring these stunning nebulae into your home with a few art supplies.


Can we see sound? Check out our newest tesla coils then join us for a simple experiment to see sound at home!


Join us in learning how to make your very own playdough! Be inspired to experiment with some sensory activities for your little ones.


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Once lost from history, the electric vehicle's time has come again.


Considered by some to be an old and outdated technology, steam is still used widely in the 21st century.


Lifting the lid on plastic: the good, the bad and the ugly.

With millions of objects to choose from, what are the some of the biggest things?

Museums Victoria Research Institute leads ground-breaking research voyage in the Indian Ocean Territories.

As a Museum Member, you'll enjoy free general entry to Melbourne Museum, Scienceworks and the Immigration Museum, discounts on special exhibitions, parking, shops and cafes, exclusive events, tours and viewings!

Plus, members enjoy free museum entry to see Horridus the Triceratops all year-round.

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Heide Museum of Modern Art acknowledges the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin Nation, the Traditional Owners of the land and waters on which the museum is located. We pay respect to their Elders past and present, and recognise the rich traditions and continuing creative cultures of all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples of Australia.

Heide is a public art museum and sculpture park located on a stretch of the Birrarung/Yarra River that has long served as a meeting point and as a creative hub.

Donate before 30 June and your gift will be matched, doubling the impact of your support

4worldlovers: There has been a heist. A precious object has been taken and we need your help, Detective!..

The second floor now features a suite of cells devoted to the histories of the women & children of the gaol...

Brace yourself for decades worth of bone-strumming tales of unexplained sights, sounds and encounters after dark at the Old Melbourne Gaol. Not for the faint of heart.

Let the Hangman guide you through every corner of the Gaol and its disturbing history, with no stone left unturned.

Step inside the notorious city Watch House and experience first-hand what it was like to be locked up alongside the likes of Squizzy Taylor, Julian Knight and Chopper Read. Be sure to stand straight.

4worldlovers: Join us on the last Sunday of the month for a guided tour of the building.


Tickets are $15 through Eventbrite. Pre-booking highly advised due to limited numbers.


Have you ever heard of a ‘nightman’, a ‘scoop boy’, or a phrenologist? How about a ‘fairy tapper’, a telegrapher, a ‘dolly boy’ or a lumper? These were all jobs that were once common, but have disappeared completely. Many jobs have vanished in Victoria over the years, while others have emerged, sometimes in completely new industries. The world of work is always changing.