Mordern, Free, Best Art Museums in Melbourne

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Mordern, Free, Best Art 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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ACMI
ACMI
4.6 (2419 ratings)4.5 (1428 ratings)
Noteworthy institution celebrating film, television and gaming with exhibits, screenings and events.
Federation Square, Flinders St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
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Mentioned by Melbourne 3 days itinerary
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"This is Melbourne's cultural heart, home to cutting-edge art at the Australian Centre for the Moving Image (ACMI) and an extensive range of Aboriginal works at the Ian Potter Centre: NGV Australia. Explore the galleries before sitting down to lunch at one of the many restaurants on nearby Flinders Lane – Chin Chin and Coda are both standouts."
Mentioned by Melbourne Point
Melbourne Contemporary, Modern, Photography Art Galleries
"Art enthusiasts often find Melbourne’s cultural and art scene very fascinating. This is probably because the city’s vibrant cultural scene offers a range of top-class galleries, cutting-edge performance art..."
The Hellenic Museum
The Hellenic Museum
4.5 (269 ratings)4 (51 ratings)
280 William St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
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Mentioned by Culture Trip
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"Endeavoring to preserve and promote ‘the artistic and cultural heritage of ancient and modern Greece’, the Hellenic Museum holds a vast collection of artifacts. See Cypriot pottery, cast ancient Greek statues, and check out Bill Henson’s photographic installation ONEIROI.Starting in 2014, for 10 years the Hellenic Museum will also house a priceless collection of antiquities from the Benaki Museum, Athens, showcasing 8,000 years of Greek civilisation to Melbourne."
Mentioned by TripHobo
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"As the name suggests, the Hellenic museum in Melbourne is dedicated to the display of Hellenic collection that includes the Greek Treasures Across the Millennia from the iconic Benaki Museum, Athens. Housed in the historic Former Royal Mint building, this museum offers you a journey into the Greek history, from Classical, to Byzantine, Post-Byzantine, and Neo-Hellenic, through 8,000 years of Gr...Read more"
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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Lyon Housemuseum and Housemuseum Galleries
Lyon Housemuseum and Housemuseum Galleries
4.7 (64 ratings)4.5 (11 ratings)
217-219 Cotham Rd, Kew VIC 3101, Australia
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Mentioned by Travel Guide
The Melbourne Galleries to Visit When You’ve Already Seen NGV
"For a really quirky interaction with Melbourne’s artistic scene, head to the eastern suburb of Kew to Lyon Housemuseum. The gallery consists of two distinct sections; the first being the original house museum, which is where founders Corbett and Yueji Lyon live and which can only be visited on pre-booked tours held on certain days of the year. The second space is the newly-opened public Housemuseum Galleries."
Mentioned by Travel Australia Today
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"What makes the Lyon Housemuseum so interesting is that it truly is both the things the name suggests – a house and a museum. It’s now made up of two adjacent sections. The first is the original Housemuseum that’s the private home of the founding patrons, with residential areas blending with exhibitions."
Buxton Contemporary
Buxton Contemporary
4.4 (50 ratings)5 (7 ratings)
Cnr Southbank Boulevard &, Dodds St, Southbank VIC 3006, Australia
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Mentioned by Sitchu
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"Buxton Contemporary is the result of a landmark gift from renowned art collector Michael Buxton, who in 2014 donated 350 major Australian artworks to form a new gallery. Adjoining the Victorian College of the Arts, the gallery comprises four exhibition galleries plus a huge outdoor screen devoted to moving image art. The gallery’s acquisitions tend to follow a smaller number of artists in depth and over time, building a rich insight into their changing practice."
Australian Centre for Contemporary Art
Australian Centre for Contemporary Art
4.2 (391 ratings)3.5 (51 ratings)
Architecturally notable building featuring contemporary art exhibits & events, plus a bookshop.
111 Sturt St, Southbank VIC 3006, Australia
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Centre for Contemporary Photography
Centre for Contemporary Photography
4.4 (123 ratings)4 (19 ratings)
Established centre with five exhibition spaces for contemporary photography by a range of artists.
404 George St, Fitzroy VIC 3065, Australia
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The Johnston Collection
The Johnston Collection
4.4 (27 ratings)4.5 (97 ratings)
East Melbourne VIC 3002, Australia
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Mentioned by Travel Australia Today
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"Set in a two-level 19th-century brick house, The Johnston Collection seems right at home. There are about 1500 items in the permanent collection, with a focus on decorative and fine arts. These include ceramics, furniture, textiles, and glasswork."
ArtVo
ArtVo
4.6 (1333 ratings)4.5 (841 ratings)
Gallery featuring self-guided visits through large-scale optical-illusion murals.
Shop NCF, 07 Level/1 26 Star Cres, Docklands VIC 3008, Australia
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Mentioned by Thrifty Family Travels
35 of the Best Things to do in Melbourne with Kids
"If you have kids of varying ages and are looking for Melbourne things to do with kids, then you will love ArtVo!. ArtVo is an art gallery with interactive 3D art where you are encouraged to touch and interact with the artworks. The art is painted on both the floor and walls with various other sculptural elements so you can get among the numerous scenes, photographing yourself and becoming part of the artworks."

Top 10 Free Things To Do and Attractions in Melbourne

Fitzroy Gardens
Fitzroy Gardens
4.7 (4741 ratings)4.5 (1432 ratings)
Historic 26-hectare site in city centre with model Tudor village, tree-lined walking paths & cafes.
Wellington Parade, East Melbourne VIC 3002, Australia
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Mentioned by Melbourne 7 days itinerary
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"Fitzroy Gardens is also home to another historical Melbourne attraction. Cook’s Cottage is open daily for visitors between 9am – 5pm at a price of $6.50. The visit offers the chance to see the antique furnishing and style of the famous voyager’s family home for a little slice of charming history within the city. The visit shouldn’t take more than a couple of hours, and so visiting several of the city’s gardens can be done easily within a morning or longer if you’re wrapped up in a particular exhibition."
Rod Laver Arena
Rod Laver Arena
4.7 (4183 ratings)4.5 (1390 ratings)
Olympic Blvd, Melbourne VIC 3001, Australia
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Mentioned by Melbourne 5 days itinerary
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"As the birthplace of Aussie Rules Football and the site of such famous venues as the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), Rod Laver Arena and Flemington Racecourse, a sports tour of Melbourne will let you get a behind-the-scenes look at these world class sporting venues. You'll visit famous sights including the MCG and Rod Laver Arena as well as the National Sports Museum to see memorabilia and learn about the city and the country's history and love of sport."
Pipemakers Park
Pipemakers Park
4.4 (315 ratings)3.5 (7 ratings)
Maribyrnong VIC 3032, Australia
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Mentioned by TOT: HOT OR NOT
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"One of the best Melbourne playgrounds that has been recently constructed, Pipemakers Park is set in an area of Melbourne's Inner West with industrial history and a rich indigenous history. The playground is split into sections, each with a totem/wayfinding sign that explains the Aboriginal name of the country and it's meaning. There is a sandpit, water play, space for imaginative play and a large climbing fort."

Best Shopping Malls in Melbourne Area

Galleria Melbourne
Galleria Melbourne
4 (276 ratings)
Brand-name retail stores & a spacious food court make up this modern bi-level mall with an atrium.
385 Bourke St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
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The District Docklands
The District Docklands
4.1 (7713 ratings)3.5 (22 ratings)
Open-air complex with fashion & footwear retailers, casual eateries, a cinema & observation wheel.
440 Docklands Dr, Docklands VIC 3008, Australia
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Mentioned by Thrifty Family Travels
35 of the Best Things to do in Melbourne with Kids
"Looking for a one-stop shop for multiple fun things for kids to do in Melbourne?. Then head down to the District Docklands as there are numerous Melbourne family attractions here (keep reading below for more details about these family attractions Melbourne offers). The District Docklands is an outdoor shopping centre that is also a great dining and entertainment precinct."
Melbourne Central
Melbourne Central
4.4 (17581 ratings)4.5 (1523 ratings)
Various retailers & dining options, plus a cinema, offered in a multilevel space with a glass dome.
Cnr La Trobe St &, Swanston St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
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Best Buffet (Seafood, Chinese, etc) in Melbourne

New Quay International Buffet
New Quay International Buffet
3.8 (918 ratings)
Chic restaurant with white tablecloths and floor-to-ceiling windows for seafood and global cuisine.
4/6 Newquay Promenade, Docklands VIC 3008, Australia
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Okami(Footscary) - Japanese Restaurant - All You Can Eat
Okami(Footscary) - Japanese Restaurant - All You Can Eat
4.1 (619 ratings)
84 Hopkins St, Footscray VIC 3011, Australia
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Mentioned by Best Melbourne Blog
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"OKAMI is a great place to eat, combining a cozy atmosphere with fresh-made traditional Japanese food. OKAMI Japanese buffets Melbourne is the best choice of restaurants for both families and singles. The creation of the unique and innovative fine dining atmosphere as well as style will differentiate make it stand apart from the buffet restaurant in Melbourne."
Kitchen Workshop
Kitchen Workshop
3.9 (1077 ratings)
Popular buffet on the floor of a casino offering a salad bar, carving station & open kitchen.
8 Whiteman St, Southbank VIC 3006, Australia
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