Best Arts and Culture Places in Docklands

We've collected top 10 mentioned arts and culture places in Docklands from other articles such as Tripadvisor's Top Things to Do, Melbourne 5 days itinerary, Depot Adventures.

Best Arts and Culture Places in Docklands

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
Art galleryMuseumsArt Museums
Fed Square
Fed Square
4.5 (1825 ratings)4 (2726 ratings)
Abstract buildings flank this block-size plaza, filled with restaurants, museums and arts venues.
Swanston St & Flinders St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
PlazaMuseumsArt centerArt galleryCivic centerCommunity centerConference centerEvent venueSpecialty Museums
State Library Victoria
State Library Victoria
4.7 (1742 ratings)4.5 (2671 ratings)
Victorian landmark, opened in 1856, consisting of 23 classical buildings, with a grand reading room.
328 Swanston St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
Public libraryArt galleryLibrary
Mentioned by Thrifty Family Travels
35 of the Best Things to do in Melbourne with Kids
"At the State Library of Victoria, you can take free tours and hear stories about the state of Victoria, and its people. You can even see the armour of Australia’s infamous bushranger Ned Kelly and artifacts from the expedition of explorers’ Burke and Wills. There are guided tours or various free programs and exhibitions all year round."
Mentioned by Depot Adventures
10 most incredible buildings of Melbourne
"Uni students and city workers alike spend their time hanging out on the lawn. We all know how boring libraries can be, but we guarantee you – this one is anything but!. It was actually one of the first free libraries in the entire world."
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
MuseumArt galleryCultural centerMovie theaterArt MuseumsChildren's MuseumsScience MuseumsSpecialty Museums
Mentioned by Travel Australia Today
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"I think the Australian Centre for the Moving Image (ACMI) is one of the best museums in Melbourne after reopening in early 2021 with its $40-million-dollar redevelopment. It tells the history of the moving image from early days (with shadow puppets, for instance), right up to the modern era with video games and art installations. Although there are international aspects, there’s obviously a big focus on Australian cinema."
Mentioned by Thrifty Family Travels
35 of the Best Things to do in Melbourne with Kids
"This is a free museum showcasing Australia’s film, TV, video games, digital culture, and art. This is another one of the free and fun things to do in Melbourne CBD with the kids. I found it quite interesting to show Myla how I use to watch TV when I was a kid."
Royal Exhibition Building
Royal Exhibition Building
4.6 (3632 ratings)4.5 (602 ratings)
Landmark 19th-century exhibition centre, topped with a dome, and set amid landscaped gardens.
9 Nicholson St, Carlton VIC 3053, Australia
Convention centerSights & LandmarksConference centerCultural landmarkHistorical landmarkArchitectural BuildingsGardensPoints of Interest & Landmarks
Mentioned by Lonely Planet Top Choices
Top things to do in Melbourne, Australia
"Built for the 1880 International Exhibition, and winning Unesco World Heritage status in 2004, this beautiful Victorian edifice symbolises the glory days of the Industrial Revolution, the British Empire and 19th-century Melbourne’s economic supremacy. It was the first building to fly the Australian flag, and Australia’s first parliament was held here in 1901; it now hosts everything from trade fairs to car shows. Tours of the building leave from Melbourne Museum (opposite) at 2pm."
Mentioned by Melbourne 7 days itinerary
Melbourne Itinerary: 7 Days in the City
"Visit the Royal Exhibition Building in Carlton Gardens for somewhere unique in Melbourne – it is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the oldest existing exhibition buildings in the world. The building hosts various exhibitions and events in all areas of interest, of which price for each will vary so check out what’s on before visiting. Regardless, a simple walk around the outside provides a moment to admire the restoration work on this wonderful building!"
West End Art Space
West End Art Space
4.8 (16 ratings)
112 Adderley St, West Melbourne VIC 3003, Australia
Art galleryArt centerArt dealerArt restoration serviceEvent venueExhibition and trade centreExhibition plannerScrapbooking storeScreen printing shop
Gallerysmith
Gallerysmith
4.8 (10 ratings)
170-174 Abbotsford St, North Melbourne VIC 3051, Australia
Art gallery
Mailbox Art Space
Mailbox Art Space
4.2 (23 ratings)
141-143 Flinders Ln, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
Art galleryArts organization
Neon Parc
Neon Parc
4.1 (38 ratings)
1/53 Bourke St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
Art gallery
Justin Art House Museum - JAHM
Justin Art House Museum - JAHM
4.7 (30 ratings)5 (14 ratings)
3 Lumley Ct, Prahran VIC 3181, Australia
Art museumMuseumsSpecialty Museums
Mentioned by Lonely Planet Top Choices
Top things to do in Melbourne, Australia
"The geometric, zinc-clad home of Melbourne art collectors Charles and Leah Justin doubles as the Justin Art House Museum. Book ahead for a private tour of the couple's dynamic collection of contemporary art, consisting of more than 250 pieces amassed over four decades. There's a strong emphasis on video and digital art, with the works rotated regularly. Guided tours take around two hours. The house was designed by the couple's daughter, Elisa."

Best Asian Food Restaurants in Docklands

Hochi Mama
Hochi Mama
4.3 (1237 ratings)
Hip restaurant serving Vietnamese & Asian fusion cuisine in vibrant, modern ambiance.
35 Little Bourke St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
Asian fusion restaurantCocktail barRestaurantThai restaurantVietnamese restaurant
Mentioned by Culture Trip
The Best Chinese and South East Asian Restaurants in Melbourne's Chinatown
"A few doors down from Rice Paper Scissors, Hochi Mama is a modern Vietnamese restaurant that spills out onto Liverpool Street. Founded by childhood friends Midawell Phal, Thai Ho and Raymond Phan, Hochi Mama is an extension of the pay-what-you-want pop-up Pho Real. Hochi Mama offers separate lunch and dinner menus packed with contemporary meals inspired by traditional Vietnamese flavours."
Hibiki
Hibiki
4.5 (481 ratings)
1161 Toorak Rd, Camberwell VIC 3124, Australia
CafeAsian fusion restaurantAsian restaurantBrunch restaurantCocktail barCoffee storeJapanese restaurantTakeout RestaurantModern izakaya restaurantsRestaurant
Roll'd Melbourne Central
Roll'd Melbourne Central
3.5 (163 ratings)
Tenancy 258, Level 2, Melbourne Central La Trobe and, Swanston St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
Vietnamese restaurantAsian restaurantCaterer

Must See Sights and Landmarks in Docklands Area

St Kilda Town Hall
St Kilda Town Hall
4.9 (27 ratings)4 (13 ratings)
99A Carlisle St, St Kilda VIC 3182, Australia
City HallSights & LandmarksArchitectural BuildingsCivic CentersPoints of Interest & Landmarks
Melbourne Town Hall
Melbourne Town Hall
4.5 (200 ratings)4.5 (285 ratings)
This stately 19th-century town hall is the seat of local government & host to various events.
90-130 Swanston St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
City HallSights & LandmarksArchitectural BuildingsGovernment BuildingsHistoric SitesPoints of Interest & Landmarks
Mentioned by City of Melbourne What's On blog
Melbourne's most beautiful buildings and iconic architecture
"Perhaps the most notable council building is Melbourne Town Hall. This heritage listed building was the prototype for numerous suburban town halls. While the building’s architectural significance is clear with its impressive Tasmanian freestone façade (built in 1867), the Prince Alfred Tower (added in 1869) and temple-like portico (1887), it’s also notable for its role in many historical moments."
Flinders Street Railway Station
Flinders Street Railway Station
4.4 (1564 ratings)4 (1617 ratings)
Iconic, domed railway and metro hub, opened in 1909, with a yellow facade and an arched entrance.
Flinders St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
Train stationSights & LandmarksPoints of Interest & Landmarks
Mentioned by Tommy Ooi Travel Guide
15 Must Visit Melbourne Attractions & Travel Guide
"Flinders Street Station is among Melbourne’s most recognizable landmarks & the busiest suburban railway Station in the southern hemisphere. The Melburnian idiom “I’ll meet you under the clocks” refers to the row of clocks above the main entrance, which indicate the departure time of the next train on each line"
Mentioned by Discovera Melbourne
33 Must-Visit Tourist Attractions In Melbourne (September, 2021)
"While Sydney has the Opera House (pfft), Melbourne has Flinders Street Station. Operating as the hub of the metropolitan train network, this city icon welcomes thousands of workers into the city every day. The station is also Melbourne's most popular meeting place."

Top Best Chinese Restaurants in Docklands

Lee Ho Fook
Lee Ho Fook
4.5 (339 ratings)
Clever Asian fusion meals and banquets in a modern, buzzy space with an airy feel.
11-15 Duckboard Pl, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
Fine dining restaurantChinese restaurantDelivery Restaurant
Mentioned by delicious.com.au
10 Chinese restaurants to support in Melbourne this weekend
"Follow the red neon sign that shines like a beacon beckoning the hungry down this very Melbourne laneway landscape. The signature Xinjiang-style lamb shoulder is a feature dish for good reason – chilli-spiked fatty rich meat that’s eaten with sumac-spiced fried Ughgur bread is outrageously good. This is no cheap and cheerful canteen (especially once you factor in booze) but chef Victor Liong’s unapologetic cooking prods the boundaries of tradition for memorable Chinese food not as you know it."
Mentioned by Time Out Melbourne
The best Chinese restaurants in Melbourne
"Head to the city where head chef Victor Liong is creating some truly modern cuisine that is sure to impress. Unbridled enthusiasm from the kitchen sees traditional dishes updated, like the Lee Ho Fook spring onion 'Chinizza': a fried pizza done shallot pancake-style, with buffalo mozzerella."
Roast Duck Inn
Roast Duck Inn
3.9 (254 ratings)
29-31 Carrington Rd, Box Hill VIC 3128, Australia
RestaurantChinese restaurant
David's
David's
4.3 (442 ratings)
Popular locale with arty decor, dishing up Shanghai classics like dumplings, noodles and stir-fries.
4 Cecil Pl, Prahran VIC 3181, Australia
Chinese restaurantAsian restaurantBarRestaurant
Mentioned by Man of Many
16 Best Yum Cha Restaurants in Melbourne
"Every weekend some of the best Yum Cha in Melbourne flows under the paper lamps and whitewashed walls of David’s. You can forget the anxious wait for the starters to arrive – the baskets flow fresh from the kitchen to table as soon as your butt hits the stool. One of the rare all you can eat affairs, each dish is a tribute to generations of fresh, simple cuisine dreamt up in the riverside homes of rural Shanghai and presented to you, basket by steaming basket, until all you can muster is a smile and a feeble ‘please, no more’."
Mentioned by delicious.com.au
10 Chinese restaurants to support in Melbourne this weekend
"You would never guess that this light-filled, blonde timber restaurant is 20 years young. Run by David Zhou, this Melbourne institution is famous for its rural Shanghainese cuisine, with many of the dishes passed down from his great grandmothers. Head in for fare you won’t find anywhere else, from softshell river prawns to Shanghai belt noodles slathered in black vinegar."

Vacation Rentals, Airbnb, Hotels & Cabins near Docklands

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