Museums Victoria, Melbourne

Name: Museums Victoria
Address: Melbourne, Australia

#165 among attractions in Melbourne

Museum, Science museum, Archaeological museum, Natural history museum

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Museums Victoria is an organisation which operates three major state-owned museums in Melbourne, Victoria: the Melbourne Museum, the Immigration Museum and Scienceworks Museum. It also manages the Royal Exhibition Building and a storage facility in Melbourne's City of Moreland. ()

Coordinates: 37°48'12"S, 144°58'18"E

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City of Melbourne (Carlton)Melbourne Australia

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Museums Victoria – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Melbourne Museum, Brunswick Street, Royal Exhibition Building, Carlton Gardens.

~80 ftE
Natural history and cultural collections
Melbourne Museum, Melbourne
1 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Melbourne, Australia, the Melbourne Museum stands as a contemporary beacon of knowledge and culture. This state-of-the-art museum, inaugurated in 2000, is renowned for its diverse collection that spans across natural history, culture,...
0.5 miNE
Street, Shopping, Shopping district
Brunswick Street, Melbourne
13 min walk • Brunswick Street, nestled in the vibrant heart of Melbourne, Australia, is a bustling shopping district renowned for its eclectic mix of boutiques, eateries, and entertainment venues. This iconic street, pulsating with the city's creative energy, provides a unique...
~560 ftS
Iconic Victorian centre for events
Royal Exhibition Building, Melbourne
3 min walk • The Royal Exhibition Building is a cherished architectural masterpiece nestled in the heart of Melbourne, Australia. A testament to the flourishing period of the late 19th century, this World Heritage-listed site stands as a historical beacon of the city's cultural...
~380 ftS
Historic Victorian-era park with museums
Carlton Gardens, Melbourne
2 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Melbourne, Carlton Gardens is an urban sanctuary that spans 26 hectares and is renowned for its Victorian-era landscaping, majestic trees, and stunning floral displays. This verdant park, a World Heritage Site, is not just a place for leisure...
0.5 miSW
Museum, Historical place, History museum
Old Melbourne Gaol, Melbourne
13 min walk • Steeped in history and shrouded in mystery, the Old Melbourne Gaol stands as a stark reminder of Australia's colonial past. Situated in the heart of the city of Melbourne, this bluestone building once functioned as a prison, holding and executing some of Australia's...
0.5 miW
Shopping, Shopping district
Swanston Street, Melbourne
13 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.
0.5 miSE
Museum
Victorian Artists Society, Melbourne
13 min walk • The Victorian Artists Society, which can trace its establishment to 1856 in Melbourne, promotes artistic education, art classes and gallery hire exhibition in Australia. It was formed in March 1888 when the Victorian Academy of Arts and the Australian Artists' Association amalgamated.
~1910 ftSW
Church
Lygon Street Christian Chapel, Melbourne
10 min walk • Lygon Street Christian Chapel is an Evangelical church in the inner-city suburb of Carlton, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, built in 1865, and designed by architect W.M. Moore. The services were led by a 'preacher'. The preacher prior to February 1867 was American Reverend H.S. Earl. He was replaced by fellow Americans T.J. Gore and G.L.
0.4 miS
Sacred and religious sites, Synagogue
Melbourne City Synagogue, Melbourne
11 min walk • The East Melbourne Hebrew Congregation, also known as East Melbourne Shule, East Melbourne Synagogue, Melbourne City Synagogue or City of Melbourne Synagogue is a historically significant Jewish congregation in East Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.
0.5 miS
Church
St Peter's, Melbourne
13 min walk • St Peter's, Eastern Hill is the Anglican parish church of the City of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. The parish is in the Anglican Diocese of Melbourne and dates from 1847. The letters patent of Queen Victoria declaring the city status of Melbourne were read on the steps of St Peter's in 1848.
0.4 miSW
Music and shows, Nightlife, Music venue
Victorian Trades Hall, Melbourne
10 min walk • Victorian Trades Hall is the headquarters of the Victorian Trades Hall Council. It is located on the corner of Lygon Street and Victoria Street, just north of the Melbourne central business district, in the suburb of Carlton, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. It is the world's oldest trade union building.

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Which popular attractions are close to Museums Victoria?

Nearby attractions include Melbourne Museum, Melbourne (1 min walk), Carlton Gardens, Melbourne (2 min walk), Royal Exhibition Building, Melbourne (3 min walk), Medley Hall, Melbourne (7 min walk).

How to get to Museums Victoria by public transport?

The nearest stations to Museums Victoria:

Bus

Melbourne Museum/Rathdowne Street • Lines: 250, 251, 402 (4 min walk)
Carlton Gardens/Rathdowne Street • Lines: 250, 251, 402 (4 min walk)

Tram

Stop 12: Moor Street • Lines: 96, 96d (5 min walk)
Stop 11: Melbourne Museum • Lines: 86, 86a, 86d, 96, 96d (6 min walk)

Train

Parliament (14 min walk)
Melbourne Central (18 min walk)