MELBOURNE GALLERIES AND MUSEUMS

Australian Centre for Contemporary Art, 111 Sturt St, Southbank +61 3 9697 9999
The building alone is impressive, with its rusty steel façade and unique shape, however the real magic is inside the gallery. Filled with a slew of thought provoking international and Australian contemporary art, the innovative exhibitions speak of a diverse mix of artistic, social and cultural issues.

National Gallery Victoria, 180 St Kilda Road, Melbourne +61 3 8620 2222
It’s Australia’s oldest public art gallery and houses works from all corners of the globe. With a particular focus on Australian colonial and Indigenous art, it’s also a great insight into the nation’s past.

Australian Centre for The Moving Image, Federation Square, Melbourne +61 3 8663 2200
With film and television being one of the most popular art forms, the ACMI should appeal to almost everyone. The ever-changing screen and digital exhibitions are always fascinating and with frequent workshops, it’s also a great place to indulge in your passion for the big and silver screen alike.

Flinders Lane Gallery, 137 Flinders Lane, Melbourne +61 3 9654 3332
Specialising in Australian and Indigenous art for over 20 years, Flinders Lane Gallery has built up a solid reputation in Melbourne and the rest of Australia. Simultaneously pushing the profiles of renowned artists and nurturing new talent, Flinders Lane Gallery is a Melbourne treasure.

Heide Museum of Modern Art, 7 Templestowe Rd, Bulleen +61 3 9850 1500
Located only 15 minutes away from Melbourne CBD, Heide occupies over 16 acres of land, used for a gallery, kitchen garden and sculpture park. The unique pieces are sometimes challenging, thought-provoking, but often fun.

Melbourne Museum, Nicholson St, Carlton Gardens
No stone is left unturned at this museum, which features an array of exhibitions on natural history, the environment as well as cultures and eras gone by. Take a whole day out to explore this one.

Immigration Museum, 400 Flinders St, Melbourne +61 3 9927 2700
A city as multicultural as Melbourne has a definite need for a museum like this. Full of interesting facts and interactive experiences, there would be few who would not benefit from a trip here.

Australian Gallery of Sport and Olympic Museum, Jolimont Parade, Yarra Park +61 3 9657 8867
We are indeed a sporting nation. Get along to this museum and feel proud about all of our admirable sporting achievements, or learn more about our many legendary athletes. National pride at its best!

The Australian National Aviation Museum, 1 Second Ave, Mentone
Recognised as the only true Australian aviation museum, it contains an impressive array of Australian made aircrafts and a detailed history about our aviation heritage. Operating as a not-for-profit organisation, it’s worth the trip just to keep this museum alive.

Public Art, All Over Melbourne
Okay so there’s no four white walls and bespectacled curators but Melbourne is home to some of the best street art in the world. From the Laneway commissions to City Lights Project, Melbourne buzzes with numerous exhibitions that make this city rich in culture.  Best advice for finding it? Just walk…

By Carla Seeto