Parking: The Melbourne Museum undercover car park is open from 6.00am to midnight daily. Enter via Rathdowne Street or Nicholson Street. Local bicycle facilities include bike lanes on Rathdowne St and Canning St. There is also a shared pedestrian/bike path on Nicholson St. Bicycle racks on the Plaza provide ample bike parking just outside the front door
Accessibility: Venue is wheelchair accessible
Rules: By entering Melbourne Museum, you agree to be bound to these conditions of entry. Supervision of children: Children under 12 years of age must be supervised by an adult 17 years or older. Filming and photography: Non-commercial filming and photography is permitted in the museum except where signs specifically prohibit it. Commercial filming and photography is permitted by prior arrangement only. Filming and photography is not permitted in the IMAX cinema at any time. Safety: Visitors must abide by warnings and instructions. For safety, footwear must be worn at all times. Please ensure that personal items are not left unattended. Museum Victoria will not be liable for lost or stolen property. Museum management reserves the right to refuse entry, to remove any person from the site and to inspect bags. Smoking, eating and drinking: Melbourne Museum and IMAX are smoke-free. Food and drink must only be consumed in designated food areas.
Children: All ages welcome

Melbourne Museum: FAQs

What's on at Melbourne Museum?

Melbourne Museum has 1 upcoming event. Next up: ROME: Empire, Power, People on Wednesday 21 October 2026.

Where is Melbourne Museum?

Melbourne Museum is located at 11 Nicholson Street, Carlton, VIC, 3053.

Is there parking at Melbourne Museum?

The Melbourne Museum undercover car park is open from 6.00am to midnight daily. Enter via Rathdowne Street or Nicholson Street. Local bicycle facilities include bike lanes on Rathdowne St and Canning St. There is also a shared pedestrian/bike path on Nicholson St. Bicycle racks on the Plaza provide ample bike parking just outside the front door

Does Melbourne Museum have accessible seating?

Venue is wheelchair accessible

When is the Melbourne Museum box office open?

9:00am - 5:00pm Monday to Sunday

What is the nearest station to Melbourne Museum?

The nearest station is Melbourne Museum/Nicholson St (Fitzroy) (Tram stop), about 150 m from Melbourne Museum.

Which hotels are closest to Melbourne Museum?

The closest places to stay are The Nunnery (300 m), Devonshire Arms Hotel (390 m), and Melbourne Metropole Central (430 m).