Dax Centre, Melbourne

#167 among attractions in Melbourne

Museum, Art museum

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Facts and practical information

The Dax Centre is a leader in the use of art to raise awareness and reduce stigma towards mental illness through art. The Dax Centre houses and manages the Cunningham Dax Collection of art. ()

Coordinates: 37°47'53"S, 144°57'30"E

Address

City of Melbourne (Parkville)Melbourne Australia

Contact

+61 3 9347 5551

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Dax Centre – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

0.9 miS
Shopping, Shopping centre, Neighbourhood
Melbourne Central, Melbourne
23 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
15 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...
0.9 miSE
Shopping, Shopping centre, Edwardian architecture
Queen Victoria Village, Melbourne
24 min walk • Queen Victoria Village, more commonly known as QV Melbourne, is a prominent shopping and lifestyle precinct nestled in the heart of Melbourne, Australia. This urban village is a blend of retail, dining, and leisure, offering a diverse experience to locals and tourists...
0.7 miS
Universities and schools, Shopping, Bookshop
RMIT Melbourne City campus, Melbourne
19 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.
0.6 miSE
Shopping, Shopping district
Swanston Street, Melbourne
16 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
18 min walk • Climbing, Game and entertainment center
0.7 miSE
Baths, Sport venue, Sport
City Baths, Melbourne
18 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 ftN
Museum, Specialty museum
Grainger Museum, Melbourne
2 min walk • 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.
~940 ftSE
Park
John Medley Building, Melbourne
5 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.
~1670 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.
~820 ftE
Universities and schools
University of Melbourne, Melbourne
4 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.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Dax Centre?

Nearby attractions include Baillieu Library, Melbourne (2 min walk), Melba Hall, Melbourne (2 min walk), Grainger Museum, Melbourne (2 min walk), Harry Brookes Allen Museum of Anatomy and Pathology, Melbourne (3 min walk).

How to get to Dax Centre by public transport?

The nearest stations to Dax Centre:

Tram

Stop 11: University of Melbourne • Lines: 19 (1 min walk)
Stop 10: Royal Melbourne Hospital • Lines: 19 (4 min walk)

Bus

Melbourne University/Royal Parade • Lines: 505, 546 (2 min walk)
Royal Melbourne Hospital/Royal Parade • Lines: 505 (2 min walk)

Train

Melbourne Central (22 min walk)
Flagstaff (25 min walk)