Melbourne · MUSEUMS
The NGV is free and the queue outside is for the ticketed show. The 5 below cover Melbourne Museum, the sports museum at the MCG and the paid exhibitions worth booking a slot for.
At ArtVo in Melbourne’s District Docklands, you step into more than 100 3D paintings across 11 themed zones. A short English introduction shows you how to pose and photograph each scene, then you explore at your own pace. Allow one to two hours, and bring a friend for better photos.
“Make sure phone battery is fully charged, lots of photos taken. Very enjoyable and fun. Grandson enjoyed looking at the photos taken”
Enter the MCG at Gate 3 for a guided look at the pitch, changing rooms, press areas, and other normally restricted spaces. Guides such as Phil, David, and Bryan Kenneally bring strong sporting knowledge and personal stories. Your ticket also includes the Australian Sports Museum.
“Lots of information and the thrill of being behind the scenes . Take as many photos as you want and soak in the heritage and fun facts !”
Spend a full day at Melbourne Museum exploring Horridus, an exceptionally complete triceratops fossil, the Forest Gallery, Science and Life Gallery, Melbourne Gallery, Children’s Gallery, and Bunjilaka Aboriginal Cultural Centre. English-language assistance is available, and the museum is wheelchair accessible.
Visit the Australian Sports Museum at Gate 3 of Melbourne Cricket Ground with a mobile ticket. Explore at your own pace, see sporting memorabilia, hear Shane Warne in a hologram display, and test your skills in the interactive Game On! zone. Allow one to two hours.
“Every thing, learnt heaps and my grandson was in another world, great fun, easy to get around , games were great”
At Melbourne Museum, Ryan Brickman McNaught’s world-first LEGO Star Wars exhibition brings iconic ships, battles, and characters to life with 8 million bricks. You can build starfighters and lightsabers, add to giant scenes, and turn your creations into a digital battle.
“Super fun and interesting seeing how it’s all put together. I’m not a huge star wars fan but my partner is, and it really is an Experience, we both had an amazing time!’”
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