Australian Racing Museum, Melbourne

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The Australian Racing Museum is a horse racing museum in Melbourne, Australia, dedicated to Thoroughbred horses, jockeys and trainers. It was first set up at Caulfield Racecourse in 1981 and closed on 30 August 2003. It then moved to Federation Square on Flinders Street. In October 2010 the museum moved to the Australian Sports Museum at the MCG ()

Established: 1981 (43 years ago)Coordinates: 37°49'8"S, 144°59'2"E

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City of Melbourne (East Melbourne)Melbourne Australia

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Australian Racing Museum – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Bridge Road, Birrarung Marr, Melbourne Cricket Ground, Cooks' Cottage.

~1790 ftE
Shopping, Shopping district
Bridge Road, Melbourne
9 min walk • Bridge Road, located in the vibrant city of Melbourne, Australia, is a bustling shopping district known for its diverse range of retail experiences. This lively street is a melting pot of fashion, homewares, and culinary delights, attracting both locals and tourists...
0.5 miW
Park
Birrarung Marr, Melbourne
14 min walk • Nestled along the banks of the Yarra River, Birrarung Marr is a verdant urban oasis in the heart of Melbourne, Australia. As a relatively recent addition to the city's parklands, opening in 2002, it has quickly become a cherished spot for both locals and tourists alike.
~440 ftSW
Birthplace of Test cricket, built 1853
Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne
3 min walk • Melbourne Cricket Ground, fondly known as the MCG or simply "The G", is an iconic sports venue located in the heart of Melbourne, Australia. With a capacity to hold over 100,000 spectators, it is the largest stadium in the Southern Hemisphere and the tenth-largest...
0.4 miNW
Historic home of James Cook's family
Cooks' Cottage, Melbourne
11 min walk • Cooks' Cottage, a charming historical site nestled in the heart of Melbourne's lush Fitzroy Gardens, stands as a tangible link to Australia's colonial past and the famed British explorer Captain James Cook. This quaint museum, originally built in 1755 by the parents of...
0.4 miS
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
AAMI Park, Melbourne
11 min walk • AAMI Park, with its distinctive bioframe design, is a modern sports venue that has become an integral part of Melbourne's sporting landscape. Officially known as Melbourne Rectangular Stadium, it was opened in 2010 and has since hosted a variety of sports, including...
0.5 miNW
Park, Garden, Playground
Fitzroy Gardens, Melbourne
12 min walk • Nestled in the heart of East Melbourne, Fitzroy Gardens is a verdant oasis that provides a tranquil escape from the bustling city life. This picturesque garden, spread across 26 hectares, is a quintessential example of Victorian-era landscape design, complete with...
0.4 miSW
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne
12 min walk • Rod Laver Arena is a multipurpose arena located within Melbourne Park, in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. The arena is the main venue for the Australian Open, the first Grand Slam tennis tournament of the calendar year.
~1800 ftSW
Sporting home of Australian Open tennis
Melbourne Park, Melbourne
9 min walk • Melbourne Park is a sports venue in the Melbourne Sports and Entertainment Precinct in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Since 1988, Australia's bicentenary, Melbourne Park has been home of the Australian Open Grand Slam tennis tournament, which is played annually in January.
0.4 miS
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Motordrome, Melbourne
12 min walk • The Motordrome, also known as the Olympic Park Speedway, the Melbourne Speedway or the Victorian Speedway, was a former speedway and Australian rules football ground located approximately on the site of the present day Melbourne Rectangular Stadium in Olympic Park in Melbourne, Victoria.
0.4 miS
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Olympic Park Oval, Melbourne
12 min walk • Olympic Park Oval is an Australian rules football ground located on the site of the former Olympic Park Stadium in Olympic Park, Melbourne.
0.5 miNW
Park, Garden, Sculpture
Treasury Gardens, Melbourne
14 min walk • The Treasury Gardens consist of 5.8 hectares on the south-eastern side of the Melbourne Central Business District, East Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Australian Racing Museum?

Nearby attractions include Australian Sports Museum, Melbourne (1 min walk), Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne (3 min walk), Yarra Park, Melbourne (3 min walk), Jolimont, Melbourne (4 min walk).

How to get to Australian Racing Museum by public transport?

The nearest stations to Australian Racing Museum:

Train

Jolimont (5 min walk)
Richmond (12 min walk)

Tram

Stop 11: Jolimont Station • Lines: 48, 48d, 75 (5 min walk)
Stop 13: Simpson Street • Lines: 48, 48d, 75 (6 min walk)

Bus

Wellington Parade • Lines: 246 (9 min walk)
Bridge Road • Lines: 246 (10 min walk)