ACMI, formerly known as the Australian Centre for the Moving Image, is a free museum for everything…read moreabove movies, television and video games. Easy to find in Federation Square. So interesting to wander and see how movies are made as well as props from movies and television shows. Loved the section on animation. Grab a disc to collect information that you can view later about what you experienced. Definitely worth a short or long detour to ACMI.

We were walking around Melbourne and checking out it without a real purpose and saw a sign saying…read morethat entrance was free. You only had to pay extra if you wanted to experience the exhibit they have running at the time, which would probably be worth it. It seems to be a rotating exhibit. The free part was about the moving picture over the years. When you go in they give you this little disk that had a unique code and probably an nfc chip so you can tap it at each exhibit you liked to "collect" it and go to a website later and vote so the things you saw once again. This really makes you want to check more exhibits out and go all around. I think I connected 45 because at the end they have a spot to check how many exhibits you collected. They even had a station where you could create your own flip book. You would stand in front of a screen which would record you mongering for 3-5 seconds and then at the gift shop you could see the flip book and but it if you wanted. My wife and I both bought ours.. a more personalized souvenir. At the end they have a few kiosks where you can tap your cats to donate and we did that because this is definitely an experience that is worth staying around. I ain't it must get really busy on the weekends, but during the day in a weekend, it was the right amount of busy. I would definitely check it out and kids would love it.

This museum is fantastic - I spent 3 hours but could easily have stayed longer. There are multiple…read morelevels of things to see and learn. It was really enjoyable to learn about Chinese culture and how people lived. There are so many authentic artefacts to see. It is located in the heart of Chinatown. I will visit again if I am in Melbourne again. The staff are really nice and they have the longest dancing dragon in the world!

Quality/Quantity - I really like the dinosaur exhibits! So…read morecool. And you do not have to be a kid to enjoy this. Very immersive exhibits! Yes, this museum is very kid friendly. Current special events & exhibitions. Titanic until 4/14/24. High Tea until 4/14/24. 2/8/24 Nocturnal - Museum after dark. 2/10/24 Lunar New Year Day. 2/14/24 Valentine Day event. There are so many more exhibits and events, see website. (Yelp has the wrong website). https://museumsvictoria.com.au/melbournemuseum/ Atmosphere - Another beautiful museum. And in the Carlton Gardens. Even the bathrooms are modern and beautiful... 4 floors, see directory. IMAX theater. Market Cafe. Open 7 days a week from 9am to 5pm. Yelp hours differ slightly. Service - Good. Price - $15AUD per person. Owner Comment - Congrats on your success since 2000.

Decently sized museum with lots of areas to explore a different variety of exhibitions…read more You can gets lots of historical information regarding the settlers of Australia, both new and old. There are also more modern exhibitions, including Lego. The place is great for both museum enthusiasts as well as for families with kids. The staff is friendly and can direct you if needed. The facilities are modern with plenty of restrooms and other accommodations. The crowds also seem to have been mostly well controlled. I'd say the dinosaur display is the one most definitely work checking out.

Got to check out the famous hosier lane. So much cool art and was nice it wasn't over crowded so…read moreyou could really walk around and enjoy it. There was a little construction going on one end, but besides that, definitely a cool spot to check out!

Feels like I moved back to LA (minus the homeless people and syringes). I like all of the graffiti…read moreartwork. The rule in Melbourne is that you can only cover it up if you do better than what's already on the wall. I have no idea how often people paint over other people's work. Cool spot to take pics and walk around and have some fun.

Absolutely amazing service and heard scratches coming from walls and heard a voice say "get out of…read moremy prison" whisper in my ear when I was only one in the gaol doing ghost investigations I contacted Ned Kelly

Melbourne's oldest prison, historic Magistates Court & former police city watch house. Step back…read morein time and walk the road to the gallows in a 19th century prison, be arrested in a modern-day Police Station or put yourself on trial in court. Home to Melbourne's oldest prison, historic Magistrates' Court and former Police City Watch House, Russell Street has been at the heart of crime, law and order in Melbourne since the 1840s. Most of Australia's infamous characters, including iconic bushranger, Ned Kelly and notorious gangster Squizzy Taylor have spent time within the walls of this amazing precinct. A ticket to the Old Melbourne Gaol grants you visiting rights to the past, present and future of crime and justice in Australia. Now a museum with self & guided tours, this storied tri-level jail once housed notorious inmates. https://www.oldmelbournegaol.com.au

Red Gum Gallery in Olinda is not your typical art gallery. This one displays work from people in…read morethe area whom are lovely enough to sell it on to be loved by others. Each work is tagged with the artists name and home suburb in Victoria. It was really nice to walk around and realise how much talent exists amongst our neighbours. The gallery had a lot of wooden sculptures and objects and smelt like pine. It was very refreshing and almost energizing after being in quite a few warm and stuffy shops earlier that day. The prices for the art pieces were reasonable and modest. Some pieces obviously cost a little bit more but that was based on the quality, size and usefulness of the item itself. There was one staff member who was putting new pieces out on display. She didn't say anything to us so it felt a bit like we were intruding but other than that is was quite a nice little gallery. It is open from Monday to Friday from 11-4 however it is closed on Tuesdays. On weekends it is open from 10-5.

I went to see a play a friend was directing at Chapel off Chapel and have to say I was really…read moreimpressed with both the interior of the bar/socialising area and the medium sized theatre itself. The theatre was packed and everyone was in the highest of spirits. A special hats off has to go to all the theatre and bar staff who were really entertaining and friendly people. Whilst the bar might not be much to look at or not even that substantial, they did an admirable job of breathing live into it and making sure everyone was happy. This would be a great spot for anybody planning a small to medium sized production.

Chapel Off Chapel is a space that tries to do a lot. Two theatres, a bar, an art gallery, and…read moreprobably several other things, it's got something for most tastes. The contents of the venue change quite regularly - different shows, exhibitions and whatnot all get a look-in. The bar is fairly nondescript, but functional if you're looking for a basic beer or wine and a packet of crisps. Keep an eye on the show schedule though, there have been some great talents through here (Coldplay, anyone?).

The Finders Keepers market offers a charming array of clever crafts to make you and your home a…read morelittle more unique. There is plenty of eye-candy from whimsical wall-hangings to beautiful bangles. With a range of prices, it's also possible to find quality items that won't break the bank. Although it's not hard to go a little craft crazy with so many delightful things for sale. I love shopping at markets like Finders Keepers for gift-giving inspiration, even if I end up giving most of the gifts to myself! The exhibition building certainly adds to the charm, as does the live music. For morning crowds in need of a pick-me-up, the Beaufort provides a different kind of shopping accessory - a Bloody Mary. I spent an enjoyable Sunday afternoon browsing through the stalls and came home with a stash of treasures. Finders Keepers gets a thumbs-up from me for their part in the Melbourne craft scene.

I had a great time at Finders Keepers! Heaps of small businesses and artists pack the Melbourne…read moreMuseum providing a variety of homewear, jewelery, art etc. Also included many food options. Your $5 ticket purchase allows you to re-enter the market all weekend-a great benefit if you want to go back for something. I ended up buying a ton of stuff for myself and as gifts. I'm in love- everything purchased is beautiful! There is so much that you can't go wrong- everyone will find something to suit them. Goods are on the pricey side, but that's to be expected when buying from small local makers. My purchases: Two ornaments from Marnin Studio ($25 and $30) 6 reusable produce bags in leather pouch from Simple Dimple ($35) Illustrated Tea Towel from Shuh. ($25 each or 2 for $40) Porcelain ring from Katherine Wheeler ($45) Porcelain Earrings from Katherine Wheeler ($45) Scrunchies from Renee Loves Frances (3 for $10) Marnin Studios is a social enterprise supporting female aboriginal artists. They give you a lot of information about the artist, which makes your purchase even more special when you know the story. Definitely would recommend visiting Finders Keepers, especially for gifts!