Museum of Modern Art Australia, Melbourne

#286 among attractions in Melbourne

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The Museum of Modern Art Australia, alternatively named the 'Museum of Modern Art of Australia' or 'Museum of Modern Art of Australia', was founded by Australian art patron John Reed in 1958 in Tavistock Place, a lane-way off 376 Flinders Street, Melbourne. It held exhibitions of important contemporary Australian and international art of the late 1950s and early 1960s. The Museum operated until 1966 and was formally dissolved in 1981. ()

Coordinates: 37°49'8"S, 144°57'43"E

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City of Melbourne (Melbourne CBD)Melbourne Australia

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Museum of Modern Art Australia – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Collins Street, Sea Life Melbourne Aquarium, Royal Arcade, Block Arcade.

~640 ftNE
Street, Shopping, Shopping district
Collins Street, Melbourne
4 min walk • Collins Street, a prestigious boulevard in the heart of Melbourne, Australia, is renowned for its high-end shopping and sophisticated charm. This iconic thoroughfare stretches through Melbourne's central business district, flanked by historic architecture and modern...
~1300 ftSW
Exotic marine life and hands-on programs
Sea Life Melbourne Aquarium, Melbourne
7 min walk • The Sea Life Melbourne Aquarium is a vibrant marine sanctuary nestled in the heart of Melbourne, Australia. This aquatic zoo is a haven for a wide array of marine life, showcasing everything from the majestic king penguins to the awe-inspiring sharks that glide through...
~1650 ftN
Shopping, Shopping centre
Royal Arcade, Melbourne
8 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.
~1290 ftNE
Shopping, Shopping centre
Block Arcade, Melbourne
7 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...
~1250 ftSE
Skyscraper, Observation decks and towers, View point
Eureka Skydeck 88, Melbourne
7 min walk • Rising above the bustling cityscape of Melbourne, Australia, the Eureka Skydeck 88 is a towering testament to modern architecture and design. Located in the Eureka Tower, a skyscraper that pierces the sky at a staggering height of 297 meters, the Skydeck 88 is named...
~1590 ftNE
Shopping, Shopping centre
St. Collins Lane, Melbourne
8 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...
~690 ftS
Bridge
Sandridge Bridge, Melbourne
4 min walk • Spanning the Yarra River, the Sandridge Bridge serves as a historical and cultural landmark in the heart of Melbourne, Australia. Not merely a crossing point, this bridge is a testament to the city's rich heritage and its evolution from a bustling port to a modern...
~1120 ftW
Skyscraper, Hotel
Rialto Towers, Melbourne
6 min walk • Rialto is a skyscraper located at 525 Collins Street, in the western side of the central business district of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. It was the tallest office building in the Southern Hemisphere when it was constructed.
~1700 ftNE
Shopping, Shopping centre
Cathedral Arcade, Melbourne
9 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.
~1500 ftN
Shopping, Shopping centre
Galleria, Melbourne
8 min walk • 385 Bourke Street is a high-rise office building located in Melbourne, Australia. It is the former head office of the State Bank of Victoria and Commonwealth Bank of Australia.
~540 ftW
Multimedia exhibits, a cafe and gift shop
Immigration Museum, Melbourne
3 min walk • The Immigration Museum is a museum primarily displaying Australia's immigration history. It is located on Flinders Street in Melbourne, Victoria, in the Old Customs House.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Museum of Modern Art Australia?

Nearby attractions include Immigration Museum, Melbourne (3 min walk), Flinders Street, Melbourne (3 min walk), Collins Street, Melbourne (4 min walk), Sandridge Bridge, Melbourne (4 min walk).

How to get to Museum of Modern Art Australia by public transport?

The nearest stations to Museum of Modern Art Australia:

Bus

Market Street/Flinders Street • Lines: 605 (1 min walk)
Banana Alley Vaults/Flinders Street • Lines: 234, 236, 605 (1 min walk)

Tram

Stop 3: Market Street • Lines: 35, 70, 70d, 75 (1 min walk)
Stop 1: Flinders Street • Lines: 58, 58d (2 min walk)

Train

Flinders Street (8 min walk)
Southern Cross (14 min walk)

Ferry

Port Phillip Ferries (24 min walk)