Good to know
- Tickets
- Permanent exhibitions are free. Some temporary shows and IMAX screenings charge fees.
- Time needed
- Allow two to four hours for the main galleries.
- Best time
- Weekdays are quieter than weekends.
- Getting there
- Trams from the city center stop at the Carlton Gardens entrance.
Itineraries with Melbourne Museum
Melbourne Museum is on day 2
Day 2 of Melbourne Coffee & Culture
Markets and museums
How Melbourne Museum fits into a day.- 9:30Queen Victoria MarketCBD
- 12:00State Library VictoriaCBD
- 14:00Melbourne MuseumCarlton
- 16:00Royal Exhibition BuildingCarlton
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Melbourne Museum questions
Is Melbourne Museum free?
Entry to permanent collections is free. Temporary exhibitions and the IMAX often require paid tickets.
How long does a visit take?
Most people spend two to three hours inside the museum.
What are the main exhibits?
Key displays cover dinosaurs, indigenous culture, Australian wildlife and Melbourne history.
