Best History Museum in Melbourne

We've collected top 10 mentioned history museums in Melbourne from other articles such as we-love-melbourne.net, Travel Australia Today, TripHobo.

Best History Museum in Melbourne

Melbourne Museum
Melbourne Museum
4.6 (9901 ratings)4.5 (3951 ratings)
Modern building of an institution founded in 1854 containing dinosaur and regional history exhibits.
11 Nicholson St, Carlton VIC 3053, Australia
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Mentioned by TripHobo
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"Showcasing Australian social history, Indigenous cultures, science and environment, Melbourne Museum is for geeks!. Although, this might be one of the very few geeky attractions that has been listed as Winner of Australian tourism award for being the best major tourist attraction in the country!. The museum celebrates Victoria’s local Koorie culture in Bunjilaka and also has a special secti...Read more"
Mentioned by TOT: HOT OR NOT
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"The children’s gallery at Melbourne Museum has so many experiences, both inside and out. In other parts of the museum, you can crawl along the dinosaur walk, see the various rocks and stones, explore the rainforest gallery or just stare at the tiny (and not so tiny) insects. Be sure to check their website to see what's on for Melbourne kids this week."
Shrine of Remembrance
Shrine of Remembrance
4.8 (5646 ratings)4.5 (5453 ratings)
Shrine with colonnaded porticos, commemorating World War I with memorials, exhibitions and gardens.
Birdwood Ave, Melbourne VIC 3001, Australia
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"Lookout north-westerly down the Ceremonial Avenue back toward the CBD as the light fades and the sun drops to the west and the twilight colours briefly fill the sky. Can you see someone staring back at you?. It’s the face of William Barak on the ‘Portrait Building’."
Immigration Museum
Immigration Museum
4.4 (2034 ratings)4.5 (1391 ratings)
Multimedia exhibits documenting the history of immigration in Australia, with a cafe & gift shop.
400 Flinders St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
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Mentioned by Thrifty Family Travels
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"Another one of the educational things to do for families in Melbourne is a visit to the Immigration Museum. The Immigration Museum is in the Old Customs House, which was the former administrative centre for Melbourne’s immigration and customs. Over two floors, the museum documents the history of immigration in Australia, the various policies in place over time and the multiple reasons certain people have immigrated to Australia."
Mentioned by Culture Trip
The Must-See Museums in Melbourne
"Through emotive exhibitions, Melbourne’s Immigration Museum investigates Victoria’s multicultural identity. Located within Victoria’s Old Customs House, the museum explores the eventful and at time harrowing immigrant stories through exhibits such as Leaving Home, Journeys of a Lifetime and Getting In. The museum also features a Discovery Centre where you can trace your genealogical history and a Tribute Garden."
Mentioned by Travel Australia Today
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"Taking a look at the whole topic of multiculturalism is the Immigration Museum in the Old Customs House on Flinders Street. It looks at how and why people left their homes to move to Melbourne – and how their arrival shaped the course of the city. Immigration has had a huge impact on so many things here, from the coffee to the music."
Old Treasury Building
Old Treasury Building
4.5 (1118 ratings)4.5 (412 ratings)
Filled with mature trees, this tranquil city park has a pond, several memorials & picnic areas.
20 Spring St, East Melbourne VIC 3002, Australia
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Mentioned by we-love-melbourne.net
Melbourne Museum, Melbourne Culture, History and Science
"In this Melbourne museum you can look at the spoils of Victorian gold fields. It is located in the magnificent Old Treasury Building. You can inspect the building's historic gold vaults and a diverse range of temporary exhibitions."
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
The Must-See Museums in Melbourne
"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"
Museum of Chinese Australian History
Museum of Chinese Australian History
4.3 (277 ratings)4.5 (140 ratings)
Exhibits chronicling the heritage & culture of Australia's Chinese community, plus a gift shop.
22 Cohen Pl, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
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Mentioned by Travel Australia Today
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"Known as either the Museum of Chinese Australian History, or just simply the Chinese Museum, the institution has the goal or preserving and presenting the impact of Chinese immigration on the country and the city. There are exhibitions dedicated to particularly influential times, such as the Gold Rush when thousands of Chinese people came to Victoria. But there’s also the world’s biggest processional Dai Loong Dragon and lots of other interesting memorabilia such as clothes and photographs."
Mentioned by TripHobo
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"Established in 1985, the Chinese Australian museum is community-run, not-for-profit national institution that documents, preserves, collects and researches the history and culture of Chinese Australians and their following generations. Housed inside the late nineteenth century five-level warehouse, this museum delves into the Chinese migration in Australia.The collection here includes:"
Royal Historical Society of Victoria
Royal Historical Society of Victoria
4.4 (5 ratings)4.5 (6 ratings)
239 A'Beckett St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
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Mentioned by we-love-melbourne.net
Melbourne Museum, Melbourne Culture, History and Science
"Discover a specialist collection of books, manuscripts, photographs, maps, postcards and art works focussing on the history of Melbourne Australia and Victoria. It is in 239 A'Beckett Street"
Melbourne Tram Museum
Melbourne Tram Museum
4.7 (190 ratings)4.5 (24 ratings)
8 Wallen Rd, Hawthorn VIC 3122, Australia
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Mentioned by Travel Australia Today
27 of the best museums in Melbourne - the ultimate list!
"Melbourne is famous for its trams so it seems appropriate that they’re celebrated at the Melbourne Tram Museum. It’s set within the former Hawthorn Tram Depot. There are 21 fully-restored trams, including one of the first electric ones."

Top Best Sushi Places & Restaurants in Melbourne

Shonan Kamakura
Shonan Kamakura
4.4 (316 ratings)
9 Katherine Pl, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
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Sushi Izu
Sushi Izu
3.9 (31 ratings)
Cnr Collins &, Spencer St, Southern Cross VIC 3008, Australia
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Future Sushi
Future Sushi
4.7 (29 ratings)
240 Smith St, Collingwood VIC 3066, Australia
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Best Shopping Malls, Outlet and Places in Melbourne Area

RMIT Gallery
RMIT Gallery
4.4 (54 ratings)5 (4 ratings)
344 Swanston St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
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Mentioned by Travel Guide
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"Situated within Storey Hall, the RMIT Gallery is the main art gallery and premier exhibition space of the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology. The gallery focuses on public art and design, with exhibition programs showcasing not only visual art, but also new media, sonic art, pop culture, technology and multidisciplinary artistic practice, all across five museum-standard galleries. Additionally, the RMIT Gallery runs a number of programmes and publications alongside its exhibitions, all in the name of strengthening interactions between RMIT and the public."
Mentioned by Sitchu
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"RMIT’s premier gallery is for more than just university students. The exhibition space features a year-round program of distinctive visual art plus new media, design, technology and multidisciplinary practices. Being a university offshoot, you’ll see a lot of innovative work from the emerging artists of tomorrow."
Space2b Social Design
Space2b Social Design
5 (12 ratings)
144 Chapel St, St Kilda VIC 3182, Australia
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Fitzroy Market
Fitzroy Market
4.3 (102 ratings)5 (3 ratings)
Year-round weekly flea market with 70+ stalls selling secondhand goods, art & food, with live music.
87 Rose St, Fitzroy VIC 3065, Australia
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Best Gelato in Melbourne

Piccolina Gelateria
Piccolina Gelateria
4.6 (547 ratings)
296 Smith St, Collingwood VIC 3066, Australia
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Happy Eats Gelato
Happy Eats Gelato
4.5 (50 ratings)
189 Union Rd, Ascot Vale VIC 3032, Australia
Ice cream shop
Billy van Creamy
Billy van Creamy
4.7 (192 ratings)
212 St Georges Rd, Fitzroy North VIC 3068, Australia
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