Best Museums in Dandenong

"The Melbourne Museum is a great attraction if you are looking for educational things to do with kids Melbourne has. At the Melbourne Museum, they can learn about Victoria’s natural environment, cultures and history through various displays and interactive technology. The little ones (0-5) will love the Pauline Children’s Gallery, where they can become archeologists digging for fossils or become stripey or spotty in the ‘camouflage disco’."

"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."

"Located in the lush Carlton Gardens, The Melbourne Museum is a showcase of Australian history and interactive learning. There are free exhibitions, so you don't have to spend a cent, but they also have rotating paid exhibitions. There is a dinosaur section, which features a skeleton of a Diprotodon - a giant wombat like creature."

"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."

"An autistic-friendly museum, the Immigration Museum aims at telling the stories of people that have come to Australia one way or the other. Explore with them what it means to leave your home country, look at the different cultures that now call Australia home and follow lots of personal stories. Best of all, kids enter free."

"Owned by Stan Yarramunua, Art Yarramunua Gallery in St Kilda is one of the finest Aboriginal art galleries in Melbourne. This impressive space houses a collection of art by Aboriginal artists, with many painted by Stan himself and others purchased from his ancestors from Australia’s Central Desert region. As such, everything housed within this gallery’s walls is 100% authentic, making the gallery a true celebration of modern indigenous artistry."

"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."

"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"

"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."

"Linking ‘Melbourne’s industry, heritage and applied technology’, Scienceworks is a place where inquisitive minds can ask why and discover how. See an electrifying presentation in the Lighting Room, voyage into deep space at the Planetarium, discover the dynamics of human movement and race against Olympic champion Cathy Freeman in Sportwoods, and tour the century-old Pumping Station."

"You may wonder why I’ve put a museum about science in this category. Well, it’s partly because Scienceworks didn’t fit neatly anywhere else (I’m not too proud to admit that) but also because of how creative the exhibitions are. It may be about technology, but it feels artistic!"

"One of the fun things for kids to do Melbourne has is Scienceworks. The kids will love Scienceworks with its hands-on experiments, demonstrations, and tours. Another one of the tremendous educational things to do with children in Melbourne."

"Eating healthy food on the go doesn't have to consist of canned veggies and sad leaves anymore. Laneway Greens brings you seasonal salads and smoothies made to order using ethically sourced ingredients, cooked in a mindful manner."

"The Mission to Seafarers, Victoria, active from 1857, has operated since 1917 from the heritage-listed building, 717 Flinders St, on the banks of the River Yarra. The Mission is highly regarded for its long and continuing service to those who live and work at sea. Guided tours available or casual visits are welcome 365 days of the year, refreshments available."

"See the iconic Botanic Gardens, River Gardens and Dockland or experience a cruise at night to experience the river by moonlight while enjoying a delicious dinner in comfort and privacy. You can choose from a range of cruise options including a lunch and dinner cruise or just a normal sightseeing cruise. Seeing the beautiful city of Melbourne from the water will surely enhance your sightseeing experience while also providing you with a relaxing and enjoyable day out."

"This fenced garden is within the Royal Botanic Gardens and provides opportunities for water play and nature play in a popular picnic spot. You can also take your under 5s on a Punt Tour for free!. Ian Potter Foundation Children’s Garden, Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne, Birdwood Avenue, South Yarra"