Plan your visit

Open 9am to 5pm daily (closed Good Friday and Christmas Day)

All you need to know to plan your visit to Melbourne Museum.

People in front of Melbourne Museum

Getting here and parking

11 Nicholson Street, Carlton. 

Melbourne Museum is located in Carlton Gardens, opposite the Royal Exhibition Building. Visit us using public transport, bicycle or car.

Open 9am to 5pm daily (closed Good Friday and Christmas Day)

Getting here and parking

Tickets

Additional charges apply for some temporary exhibitions and special events.

Ticket Cost
Adult $18
Seniors1 $12
Concession2 Free
Child (up to 16 years) Free
Museum Member Adult Free
Museum Member Child Free
Museum Member Concession2 Free

1. Seniors tickets are available to the holders of an Australian Seniors Card where other concessions are not applicable.

2. These cards entitle you to concession entry: Carer Card, Health Care Card, Pension Card, Student Card, Veterans Affairs Card. Companion Card holders can bring their attendant free of charge.

Museum Members can book their IMAX tickets online through the IMAX website or add an IMAX documentary to their museum ticket.

Ticket Cost
IMAX documentary (all tickets) $12.00
Adult feature film3 $25.50–$29.00
Concession2 feature film:3 $21.50–$25.00
Child (up to 16 years) feature film:3
(IMAX Child Policy)
$16.50–$19.50
Family feature film: 3 
(2 Adults and 2 Children up to 16 years)
$84.00–$97.00

2. These cards entitle you to concession entry: Carer Card, Health Care Card, Pension Card, Student Card, Veterans Affairs Card. Companion Card holders can bring their attendant free of charge.

3. Discounted feature length film prices are not available on films listed as No Free Tickets (NFT), generally the first 11 days of release. Full pricing will apply during this time. Please check the film listings on the IMAX Melbourne website for details. Please note a surcharge will apply to select Hollywood Feature length movies throughout the year. Please check with the IMAX Box Office for details.

Enhance your visit to Melbourne Museum by joining one of the available themed tours. 

For tickets and more information visit Melbourne Museum tours.

Free entry, does not include entry to Melbourne Museum.

Road to Zero is a world first road safety education experience showcasing the latest in multi-sensory interactive technologies. Located on the Lower Level, the exhibition is open to the general public.

An education visit to Road to Zero is free of charge and is designed for school groups (Years 6, 9, 10, VCE and VCE Vocational Major). It comprises two experiences: an immersive and exploratory exhibition and curriculum-linked programs in the purpose-built Learning Studios. To book a school excursion, please call the school bookings line on 13 11 02.

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Map

View or download the latest visitor map to find your way around all three levels of Melbourne Museum.

Visitor map

Accessibility

We are committed to making our building, collections and exhibitions accessible to as many visitors as possible. Prepare for your visit with information about access and facilities at Melbourne Museum.

Accessibility information

Itineraries

Not sure what to see? Let us guide you through the highlights and hidden gems of Melbourne Museum.

Suggested itineraries
People dining in a restaurant

Dining

Take a break from exploring the galleries with a range of dining options.

Dining options and booking
Woman browsing dinosaur merchandise at Melbourne Museum shop

Shop

Open 10am to 5pm daily
Closed Good Friday and Christmas Day
+61 3 8341 7620

There’s something for everyone at the Melbourne Museum Shop, located in the main foyer. Our diverse range reflects the themes of the museum, with an emphasis on First Peoples and local products.

Can't visit the Melbourne Museum Shop? Our products are available online too!

Shop online

School visit information

How to book an education group visit to Melbourne Museum.

School visit information