Melbourne Athenaeum, Melbourne

Name: Melbourne Athenaeum
Address: Melbourne, Australia
Telephone: +61 3 9650 3100

#136 among attractions in Melbourne

Theater, Victorian architecture

Gallery (1)

Map

Map

Facts and practical information

The Athenaeum or Melbourne Athenaeum is an art and cultural hub in the central business district of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Founded in 1839, it is the city's oldest cultural institution. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 37°48'54"S, 144°58'2"E

Address

City of Melbourne (Melbourne CBD)Melbourne Australia

Contact

+61 3 9650 3100

Social media

Add

Melbourne

Day trips

Melbourne Athenaeum – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Royal Arcade, St Paul's Cathedral, Block Arcade, St. Collins Lane.

~950 ftW
Shopping, Shopping centre
Royal Arcade, Melbourne
5 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Melbourne, the Royal Arcade is a historic shopping centre that exudes Victorian charm. Established in 1870, this architectural gem serves as a grand testament to Melbourne's rich cultural heritage.
~730 ftS
19th-century, neo-Gothic cathedral
St Paul's Cathedral, Melbourne
4 min walk • St Paul's Cathedral stands as a spiritual and architectural landmark in the heart of Melbourne, Australia. This Anglican cathedral, dedicated to the Apostle Paul, is a significant edifice not just for its religious importance but also for its historical...
~1000 ftW
Shopping, Shopping centre
Block Arcade, Melbourne
5 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Melbourne, Australia, the Block Arcade stands as a testament to the city's rich architectural heritage and bustling commercial spirit. This elegant shopping centre, with its mosaic-tiled floors and ornate glass canopy, transports visitors to the...
~680 ftW
Shopping, Shopping centre
St. Collins Lane, Melbourne
4 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Melbourne, St. Collins Lane is a premier shopping destination that offers a blend of international and local retail experiences. This sophisticated shopping centre, located at 260 Collins Street, is a vibrant part of the city’s bustling retail...
~630 ftS
Shopping, Shopping centre
Cathedral Arcade, Melbourne
4 min walk • Cathedral Arcade is a heritage shopping arcade in Melbourne, Victoria. It forms a short, narrow laneway, connecting Swanston Street to Flinders Lane in the central business district of Melbourne. It is a T-shaped arcade, however one of the laneways terminates inside the building.
~250 ftNE
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
Scots' Church, Melbourne
2 min walk • The Scots' Church is a Presbyterian church in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. It was the first Presbyterian church to be built in the Port Phillip District and is located on Collins Street. It is a congregation of the Presbyterian Church of Australia and has been described as "an icon for well over a hundred years".
~800 ftSE
Theater, Concerts and shows, Music venue
The Forum, Melbourne
4 min walk • Forum Melbourne is a live music, cinema, theatre, and event venue located on the corner of Flinders Street and Russell Street in Melbourne, Australia.
~100 ftSW
City hall, Historical place, Architecture
Melbourne Town Hall, Melbourne
1 min walk • Melbourne Town Hall is the central city town hall of Melbourne, Australia, and is a historic building in the state of Victoria since 1867.
~950 ftW
Street, Shopping, Shopping district
Little Collins Street, Melbourne
5 min walk • Little Collins Street is a minor street in the central business district of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. The street runs parallel to and to the north of Collins Street and as a narrow one way lane takes on the name of the wider main street.
~520 ftE
Church
St Michael's Uniting Church, Melbourne
3 min walk • St Michael's Uniting Church is a church in Collins Street in central Melbourne, Australia.
~410 ftSW
Gothic Revival architecture, Skyscraper
Manchester Unity Building, Melbourne
2 min walk • The Manchester Unity Building is an Art Deco Gothic inspired office and retail building in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, constructed in 1931–32 for the Manchester Unity Independent Order of Oddfellows.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Melbourne Athenaeum?

Nearby attractions include Melbourne Town Hall, Melbourne (1 min walk), Collins Street Baptist Church, Melbourne (2 min walk), Larry La Trobe, Melbourne (2 min walk), Scots' Church, Melbourne (2 min walk).

How to get to Melbourne Athenaeum by public transport?

The nearest stations to Melbourne Athenaeum:

Tram

Stop 11: City Square, Collins Street • Lines: 1, 16, 16d, 3, 3a, 5, 6, 64, 64d, 67, 67d, 6d, 72 (3 min walk)
Stop 6: Town Hall • Lines: 109, 109d, 11, 12, 12d, 48, 48d (3 min walk)

Train

Flinders Street (6 min walk)
Parliament (11 min walk)

Bus

Melbourne Central/Lonsdale Street • Lines: 200, 207, 250, 251, 303, 350 (7 min walk)
Tattersalls Lane/Lonsdale Street • Lines: 303 (7 min walk)