Australian Queer Archives, Melbourne

#183 among attractions in Melbourne

Museum, Art museum

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Facts and practical information

The Australian Queer Archives is a community-based non-profit organisation committed to the collection, preservation and celebration of material reflecting the lives and experiences of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex LGBTI Australians. It is located in Melbourne. The Archives was established as an initiative of the 4th National Homosexual Conference, Sydney, August 1978, drawing on the previous work of founding President Graham Carbery. Since its establishment the collection has grown to over 200,000 items, constituting the largest and most significant collection of material relating to LGBT Australians and the largest collection of LGBT material in Australia, and the most prominent research centre for gay, lesbian, bisexual, trans and intersex history in Australia. ()

Coordinates: 37°51'8"S, 144°58'48"E

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City of Melbourne (Melbourne)Melbourne Australia

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Day trips

Australian Queer Archives – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Luna Park, Pran Central, Albert Park and Lake, St Kilda Sea Baths.

1.1 miS
Traditional theme park dating from 1912
Luna Park, Melbourne
28 min walk • Luna Park, a beacon of fun and nostalgia, stands as a cherished landmark in the heart of Melbourne, Australia. This historic amusement park, located in St Kilda, has been a cornerstone of Melbourne's seaside entertainment since its grand opening in 1912.
0.8 miNE
Shopping, Shopping centre
Pran Central, Melbourne
22 min walk • Pran Central is a vibrant shopping center located in the heart of Melbourne's bustling Prahran district. Nestled on the corner of Chapel Street and Commercial Road, this urban shopping hub offers an eclectic mix of retail stores, services, and eateries that cater...
0.6 miNW
Lake, Park, Body of water
Albert Park and Lake, Melbourne
16 min walk • Albert Park and Lake is a serene retreat nestled just a stone's throw away from the bustling city center of Melbourne, Australia. This urban sanctuary offers locals and tourists alike a picturesque setting for recreation, relaxation, and a host of outdoor activities.
1 miSW
Baths, Recreation center
St Kilda Sea Baths, Melbourne
26 min walk • The St Kilda Sea Baths is a pool, spa, food and entertainment complex on St Kilda Beach, Victoria, Australia.
1.1 miS
Theater, Concerts and shows, Concert hall
Palais Theatre, Melbourne
28 min walk • The Palais Theatre is an historic picture palace located in St Kilda, and inner suburb of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. With a capacity of nearly 3,000 people, it is the largest seated theatre in Australia. Replacing an earlier cinema of the same name destroyed in a fire, the new theatre, designed by Henry Eli White, opened in 1927.
0.8 miNE
Shopping, Market, Flea market
Prahran Market, Melbourne
20 min walk • Prahran Market is a food market in South Yarra, an inner suburb of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Located on Commercial Road near Chapel Street, it was established in neighbouring Prahran in the 1860s before moving to its present location in 1881.
0.9 miS
Park
Alfred Square, Melbourne
24 min walk • Alfred Square is a park in St. Kilda, Melbourne abutting The Esplanade, it is bounded by low stone walls on the south and west, and crossed by paths.
0.8 miE
Museum, Art museum
MARS Gallery, Melbourne
20 min walk • Melbourne Art Rooms is a contemporary commercial art gallery in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. MARS specialises in exhibiting, promoting and building the careers of contemporary Australian and International artists.
0.9 miE
Theater, Concerts and shows
Chapel Off Chapel, Melbourne
23 min walk • Chapel Off Chapel is a theatre venue in Prahran, Melbourne. Located near Chapel Street and opened in 1995, the venue consists of the 255-seat Chapel Theatre, the 150-seat Chapel Loft and a visual arts gallery.
0.7 miS
City, Area
Melbourne/St Kilda, Melbourne
19 min walk • St Kilda is an inner seaside suburb of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 6 km south-east of the city's Central Business District. Its local government area is the City of Port Phillip. As of 2016 Census, St Kilda has a population of 20,230. The Traditional Owners of St.
0.8 miN
Park
Fawkner Park, Melbourne
20 min walk • Fawkner Park is a popular park in Melbourne's South Yarra and part of the City of Melbourne. It provides recreational areas for teams playing Cricket, Softball, Soccer, Australian Rules Football, Tennis and Rugby.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Australian Queer Archives?

Nearby attractions include St Kilda Junction, Melbourne (8 min walk), Fitzroy Street, Melbourne (12 min walk), Albert Park and Lake, Melbourne (16 min walk), Grey Street, Melbourne (17 min walk).

How to get to Australian Queer Archives by public transport?

The nearest stations to Australian Queer Archives:

Tram

Stop 29: Union Street • Lines: 16, 16d, 3, 3a, 5, 64, 64d, 67, 67d (3 min walk)
Stop 27: High Street • Lines: 16, 16d, 3, 3a, 5, 6, 64, 64d, 67, 67d, 6d (5 min walk)

Bus

High Street • Lines: 246 (7 min walk)
St Kilda Junction • Lines: 246 (10 min walk)

Train

Prahran (15 min walk)
Windsor (18 min walk)