Grainger Museum, Melbourne

Name: Grainger Museum
Address: Royal Parade, Melbourne, 3052, Australia
Telephone: +61 3 8344 5270

#177 among attractions in Melbourne

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The Grainger Museum is a repository of items documenting the life, career and music of the composer, folklorist, educator and pianist Percy Grainger, located in the grounds of the University of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. ()

Alternative names: Established: 1938 (86 years ago)Coordinates: 37°47'50"S, 144°57'29"E

Address

Royal ParadeCity of Melbourne (Parkville)Melbourne 3052 Australia

Contact

+61 3 8344 5270

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Grainger Museum – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Melbourne Central, Queen Victoria Market, RMIT Melbourne City campus, Swanston Street.

0.9 miS
Shopping, Shopping centre, Neighbourhood
Melbourne Central, Melbourne
25 min walk • Melbourne Central is a vibrant and expansive shopping centre nestled in the heart of Melbourne, Australia. This architectural marvel is not just a shopping destination but a cultural hub that reflects the city's dynamic spirit.
0.6 miS
Shops and stalls in a historic venue
Queen Victoria Market, Melbourne
16 min walk • Queen Victoria Market, affectionately known as "Queen Vic" or "Vic Market," stands as a historical landmark and a bustling center of commerce in Melbourne, Australia. Established in 1878, this open-air market spans over seven hectares, making it the largest in the...
0.8 miS
Universities and schools, Shopping, Bookshop
RMIT Melbourne City campus, Melbourne
21 min walk • The Melbourne City campus of the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology is located in the city centre of Melbourne in Victoria, Australia. It is sometimes referred to as "RMIT City" and the "RMIT Quarter" of the city in the media.
0.7 miSE
Shopping, Shopping district
Swanston Street, Melbourne
17 min walk • Swanston Street is a major thoroughfare in the centre of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. It is one of the main streets of the Melbourne central business district and was laid out in 1837 as part of the original Hoddle Grid.
0.7 miS
37°48'27"S • 144°57'47"E
Hardrock, Melbourne
20 min walk • Climbing, Game and entertainment center
0.7 miSE
Baths, Sport venue, Sport
City Baths, Melbourne
19 min walk • The City Baths, located at 420 Swanston Street, Melbourne, Australia, opened in 1904 as public baths, with swimming pools and bathing facilities. Extensively renovated in the early 1980s, it is now considered one of Melbourne's most architecturally and historically significant buildings.
~300 ftS
Museum, Art museum
Dax Centre, Melbourne
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~1180 ftSE
Park
John Medley Building, Melbourne
6 min walk • The John Medley Building is at Kernot Road, The University of Melbourne, Parkville Campus, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. The building was designed by Sir Roy Burman Grounds.
~1730 ftE
Museum, Art museum, Modern art museum
Ian Potter Museum of Art, Melbourne
9 min walk • The Ian Potter Museum of Art at the University of Melbourne in Melbourne, Australia was established in 1972. It houses the art collection of the University of Melbourne. Current director, Kelly Gellatly, was appointed in 2013.
~890 ftE
Universities and schools
University of Melbourne, Melbourne
5 min walk • The University of Melbourne is a public research university located in Melbourne, Australia. Founded in 1853, it is Australia's second oldest university and the oldest in Victoria.
0.6 miSW
Museum, Art gallery
Arts House, Melbourne
16 min walk • Arts House is a centre for contemporary performance and interactive artforms in Melbourne, Australia. Established in 2006, it is a program of the City of Melbourne. It supports and presents a range of experimental theatre, live art, contemporary dance and similar types of performance, by Australian and international artists.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Grainger Museum open?

Grainger Museum is open:

Monday 12 pm - 4 pm
Tuesday 12 pm - 4 pm
Wednesday 12 pm - 4 pm
Thursday 12 pm - 4 pm
Friday 12 pm - 4 pm
Saturday closed
Sunday 12 pm - 4 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Grainger Museum?

Nearby attractions include Dax Centre, Melbourne (2 min walk), Melba Hall, Melbourne (2 min walk), Baillieu Library, Melbourne (3 min walk), Trinity College Theological School, Melbourne (3 min walk).

How to get to Grainger Museum by public transport?

The nearest stations to Grainger Museum:

Bus

Royal Melbourne Hospital/Royal Parade • Lines: 505 (1 min walk)
Melbourne University/Royal Parade • Lines: 505, 546 (3 min walk)

Tram

Stop 11: University of Melbourne • Lines: 19 (2 min walk)
Stop 12: Morrah Street • Lines: 19 (4 min walk)

Train

Melbourne Central (24 min walk)
Flagstaff (26 min walk)