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Melbourne Museum in Carlton Gardens is Victoria's largest museum, housing Phar Lap's heart, the Forest Gallery living ecosystem, and extensive First Peoples exhibits alongside the Melbourne IMAX. Find standard entry tickets, special exhibition combos, and IMAX cinema formats here.
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Slide 1 of 20, Visitors taking a selfie at the Our Wondrous Planet exhibit in Melbourne Museum.
Visitors taking a selfie at the Our Wondrous Planet exhibit in Melbourne Museum.
Family exploring "Our Wondrous Planet" exhibit at Melbourne Museum.
Kids observing primate exhibit at Our Wondrous Planet, Melbourne Museum.
Visitors viewing "Our Wondrous Planet" exhibit at Melbourne Museum.
Family viewing elephant exhibit at Our Wondrous Planet, Melbourne Museum.
Girl observing a small mammal on branch at Melbourne Museum exhibit.
Triceratops skeleton exhibit at Melbourne Museum with visitors observing.
Visitors exploring the Many Nations exhibit at Melbourne Museum.
Tour guide explaining exhibits to visitors at Melbourne Museum.
Visitor observing Earth display at Our Wondrous Planet exhibit, Melbourne Museum.
Melbourne Museum entrance illuminated at dusk, showcasing modern architecture.
Dinosaur skeleton exhibit at Melbourne Museum.
Visitors observing dinosaur skeleton at Melbourne Museum.
Dinosaur skeleton exhibit at Melbourne Museum.
Horse exhibit at Melbourne Museum with visitors observing.
Children interacting with butterfly exhibit at Melbourne Museum.
Butterfly specimens display at Melbourne Museum.
Insect specimens under magnifying glass at Melbourne Museum exhibit.
Visitors at Our Wondrous Planet exhibit, Melbourne Museum, with vibrant red backdrop.
Child observing a large crab at Melbourne Museum exhibit.

Melbourne Museum Tickets

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  • Explore Australia’s past and present through science, culture, and nature in Melbourne Museum’s diverse and immersive exhibitions.

  • Travel back 67 million years with Triceratops: Fate of the Dinosaurs, featuring one of the world’s most complete dinosaur fossils.

  • Check out Our Wondrous Planet, Melbourne Museum’s newest exhibition, where the ecosystems and wildlife reveal the connections of life on Earth.

  • Wander the Forest Gallery, a living slice of Victoria’s bushland filled with towering eucalypts and wildlife like the Tawny Frogmouth.

  • Fun fact: Melbourne Museum displays Galápagos finches collected by Charles Darwin, key evidence for his theory of evolution.

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  • Explore Australia’s past and present through science, culture, and nature in Melbourne Museum’s diverse and immersive exhibitions.

  • Travel back 67 million years with Triceratops: Fate of the Dinosaurs, featuring one of the world’s most complete dinosaur fossils.

  • Check out Our Wondrous Planet, Melbourne Museum’s newest exhibition, where the ecosystems and wildlife reveal the connections of life on Earth.

  • Wander the Forest Gallery, a living slice of Victoria’s bushland filled with towering eucalypts and wildlife like the Tawny Frogmouth.

  • Fun fact: Melbourne Museum displays Galápagos finches collected by Charles Darwin, key evidence for his theory of evolution.

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AU$18
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Sculpture of Augustus, first Roman Emperor, displayed on a pedestal.
Roman marble relief of a Dioscuro with horse in front of a city gate.
Early Christian marble sarcophagus fragment depicting biblical scenes with figures and animals.
Roman marble statue of Athena wearing a helmet.
Melbourne Museum entrance with glass facade, located in Victoria.
Roman marble torso of the Doryphoros on display.
Ancient Roman gold ring with nicolo intaglio depicting a figure.
Bronze bread stamp with inscriptions, Roman or Byzantine era.
Melbourne Museum entrance with modern architecture and glass facade.

ROME: Empire, Power, People Exhibition Tickets at Melbourne Museum

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  • See the world of Ancient Rome through the Empire, Power, People exhibit at Melbourne Museum, featuring over 150 original artefacts from across the Roman Empire.

  • Journey through immersive displays that reveal Roman politics, culture and daily life, from powerful emperors to ordinary citizens.

  • Experience rare treasures from Italian museums, brought together in Australia for the first time for a truly unforgettable encounter with history.

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  • See the world of Ancient Rome through the Empire, Power, People exhibit at Melbourne Museum, featuring over 150 original artefacts from across the Roman Empire.

  • Journey through immersive displays that reveal Roman politics, culture and daily life, from powerful emperors to ordinary citizens.

  • Experience rare treasures from Italian museums, brought together in Australia for the first time for a truly unforgettable encounter with history.

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AU$38.50
Slide 1 of 11, Visitors exploring the Many Nations exhibit at Melbourne Museum.
Visitors exploring the Many Nations exhibit at Melbourne Museum.
Triceratops skeleton exhibit at Melbourne Museum with visitors observing.
Girl observing a small mammal on branch at Melbourne Museum exhibit.
SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium exterior by the river with city skyline.
Dinosaur skeleton exhibit at Melbourne Museum.
Horse exhibit at Melbourne Museum with visitors observing.
Tour guide explaining exhibits to visitors at Melbourne Museum.
Children observing penguin display at Melbourne Museum.
Child observing a large crab at Melbourne Museum exhibit.
Family exploring colorful tunnel at Sea Life Melbourne.
Visitors exploring interactive exhibits at Sea Life Melbourne.

Combo (Save 5%): Melbourne Museum + SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium Tickets

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  • Visit two of Melbourne’s top attractions in a day — underwater wonders at SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium and rich natural and cultural stories at Melbourne Museum.
  • See sharks, rays, penguins, jellyfish, and more at SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium, with immersive ocean tunnels, themed zones, and interactive exhibits.
  • Explore dinosaurs, Indigenous culture, science, and more at Melbourne Museum through engaging galleries, hands-on displays, and rotating special exhibitions.
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  • Visit two of Melbourne’s top attractions in a day — underwater wonders at SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium and rich natural and cultural stories at Melbourne Museum.
  • See sharks, rays, penguins, jellyfish, and more at SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium, with immersive ocean tunnels, themed zones, and interactive exhibits.
  • Explore dinosaurs, Indigenous culture, science, and more at Melbourne Museum through engaging galleries, hands-on displays, and rotating special exhibitions.
from Original priceAU$57
AU$54.15

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Exterior of Scienceworks Museum at night with illuminated dinosaur exhibit inside.
Exterior of Scienceworks museum with colorful entrance signage during daytime.
Visitors engaging with interactive exhibits at Scienceworks.
Melbourne Museum exterior with Royal Exhibition Building dome in view.
Dinosaur skeleton exhibit at Melbourne Museum.
Visitors watching an interactive galaxy show at Scienceworks planetarium.
Mother and daughter examining exhibit at Sciencework museum.
Melbourne Museum modern entrance with architectural canopy and visitors.
Horse exhibit at Melbourne Museum with visitors observing.
Dinosaur skeleton exhibit at Melbourne Museum.

Combo (Save 6%): Scienceworks + Melbourne Museum Tickets

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  • Visit two of Melbourne’s top museums with one convenient ticket and save on combined entry.

  • Melbourne Museum showcases Australia’s natural history, Indigenous culture, and local stories, ideal for families, students, and anyone eager to explore Australia’s past and present.

  • At Scienceworks, families and curious explorers can check out hands-on exhibits, engineering displays, and even tinker with tech in dedicated spaces.

  • Both museums are well-connected by public transport: Reach Melbourne Museum from the city, then take a direct train from Flinders Street to Scienceworks (Spotswood) in about 20 minutes. Driving between the two takes just 15 minutes, making it simple to visit both in one day.

  • Choose separate days if you want more time to explore. Most visitors spend about 2.5 to 3 hours at Melbourne Museum and 2 to 3 hours at Scienceworks.

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  • Visit two of Melbourne’s top museums with one convenient ticket and save on combined entry.

  • Melbourne Museum showcases Australia’s natural history, Indigenous culture, and local stories, ideal for families, students, and anyone eager to explore Australia’s past and present.

  • At Scienceworks, families and curious explorers can check out hands-on exhibits, engineering displays, and even tinker with tech in dedicated spaces.

  • Both museums are well-connected by public transport: Reach Melbourne Museum from the city, then take a direct train from Flinders Street to Scienceworks (Spotswood) in about 20 minutes. Driving between the two takes just 15 minutes, making it simple to visit both in one day.

  • Choose separate days if you want more time to explore. Most visitors spend about 2.5 to 3 hours at Melbourne Museum and 2 to 3 hours at Scienceworks.

from Original priceAU$33
AU$31.02

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Visitors exploring Melbourne Museum exhibit and enjoying views from Melbourne Skydeck.
Triceratops skeleton exhibit at Melbourne Museum with visitors observing.
Children interacting with butterfly exhibit at Melbourne Museum.
Melbourne cityscape with Eureka Tower and surrounding skyscrapers.
Person taking a photo at Melbourne Skydeck, Eureka Tower.
Melbourne Museum entrance illuminated at dusk, showcasing modern architecture.
Dinosaur skeleton exhibit at Melbourne Museum.
Horse exhibit at Melbourne Museum with visitors observing.
Tour guide explaining exhibits to visitors at Melbourne Museum.
Melbourne cityscape view from Eureka Tower Skydeck at sunset.
Child using a telescope at Melbourne Skydeck, Eureka Tower.
Viewing Melbourne from Eureka Tower Skydeck at sunset.
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Cocktails with garnishes.

Combo (Save 6%): Melbourne Museum + Melbourne Skydeck at Eureka Tower Tickets

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  • Pair Melbourne Museum with Melbourne Skydeck in one booking and experience the city from both a ground-level and skyline perspective.

  • Melbourne Museum: Enjoy general admission to permanent galleries and exhibitions covering natural history, science, culture, and Indigenous Australia.

  • Melbourne Skydeck: Access the 88th-floor observation deck and enjoy panoramic views across Melbourne from nearly 300m above ground.

  • Visit both attractions on the same day or on separate days, giving you the flexibility to explore at your own pace.

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  • Pair Melbourne Museum with Melbourne Skydeck in one booking and experience the city from both a ground-level and skyline perspective.

  • Melbourne Museum: Enjoy general admission to permanent galleries and exhibitions covering natural history, science, culture, and Indigenous Australia.

  • Melbourne Skydeck: Access the 88th-floor observation deck and enjoy panoramic views across Melbourne from nearly 300m above ground.

  • Visit both attractions on the same day or on separate days, giving you the flexibility to explore at your own pace.

from Original priceAU$49.20
AU$46.25

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Child enjoying a colorful airplane ride at Luna Park.
Luna Park main gate in Melbourne with visitors entering through the iconic face entrance.
Children riding a carousel horse at Luna Park, Melbourne.
Children observing penguin display at Melbourne Museum.
Triceratops skeleton exhibit at Melbourne Museum with visitors observing.
Ferris wheel illuminated at night in Luna Park, Melbourne, with roller coaster in background.
Mother and child on a Ferris wheel at Luna Park, smiling and waving.
Child smiling on a colorful airplane ride at Luna Park.
Girl observing a small mammal on branch at Melbourne Museum exhibit.
Visitors viewing "Our Wondrous Planet" exhibit at Melbourne Museum.
Tour guide explaining exhibits to visitors at Melbourne Museum.

Combo (Save 5%): Melbourne Museum + Luna Park Melbourne Unlimited Rides Tickets

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  • Enjoy great value with one combo ticket covering Melbourne Museum’s permanent galleries and unlimited rides at Luna Park Melbourne with a single ticket.
  • Explore Melbourne Museum’s permanent galleries, from science and history to nature, including must-sees like the Triceratops fossil and Forest Gallery.
  • Explore Melbourne Museum’s permanent galleries, from science and history to nature, including must-sees like the Triceratops fossil and Forest Gallery.
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  • Enjoy great value with one combo ticket covering Melbourne Museum’s permanent galleries and unlimited rides at Luna Park Melbourne with a single ticket.
  • Explore Melbourne Museum’s permanent galleries, from science and history to nature, including must-sees like the Triceratops fossil and Forest Gallery.
  • Explore Melbourne Museum’s permanent galleries, from science and history to nature, including must-sees like the Triceratops fossil and Forest Gallery.
from Original priceAU$75
AU$71.25

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Pro tips to help you make a pick

Pick up a free museum map at the entrance to help navigate the galleries and avoid backtracking.

The Children’s Gallery is best for ages 0–5 and can fill up quickly—consider visiting during quieter weekday afternoons.

Don’t miss the museum shop for unique First Peoples-themed gifts and educational souvenirs.

The museum is fully accessible, with ramps, elevators, and stroller-friendly pathways throughout.

Combine your visit with a stroll through Carlton Gardens or a stop at the historic Royal Exhibition Building next door.

About Melbourne Museum

As a highlight of Headout’s museum collection, Melbourne Museum stands out for its blend of interactive science, rich local history, and engaging exhibits for all ages. Whether you’re fascinated by prehistoric giants, Aboriginal culture, or hands-on learning, this museum promises a memorable adventure in the heart of Melbourne.

Address11 Nicholson St, Carlton VIC 3053, Australia
Also known as-
Year opened2000
Founded byDenton Corker Marshall
Visitors per year100000
Expected wait time - Standard0-30 mins (Peak), 0-30 mins (Off Peak)

Did you know?

Melbourne Museum’s Science and Life Gallery houses 'Stan,' one of the world’s most complete Tyrannosaurus rex skeletons.

The Bunjilaka Aboriginal Cultural Centre features the 'Bunjil the Eagle' audio-visual show, celebrating Indigenous creation stories.

The Forest Gallery is a fully climate-controlled indoor ecosystem, home to live emus, tree frogs, and native Victorian flora.

Children under 16 enjoy free entry to all permanent galleries, making it one of Melbourne’s most family-friendly attractions.

The adjacent IMAX Melbourne boasts the world’s second-largest cinema screen, offering immersive 3D documentaries and films.

Why visit Melbourne Museum?

Dinosaur walk & science galleries

Stand beneath towering dinosaur skeletons, including a full-size T. rex and Mamenchisaurus, in one of Australia’s most impressive prehistoric displays.

Bunjilaka Aboriginal Cultural Centre

Experience Victoria’s Indigenous heritage through powerful storytelling, artifacts, and immersive multimedia in the award-winning First Peoples gallery.

Pauline Gandel children’s gallery

Let little ones explore, play, and learn in a hands-on discovery zone designed especially for children aged 0–5, packed with interactive art and science activities.

Indoor forest gallery

Wander through a misty, living Victorian mountain forest—complete with native wildlife, rainforest plants, and a cascading waterfall—right inside the museum.

Blockbuster special exhibitions

Catch world-class temporary exhibitions, from LEGO® Star Wars to Viking treasures, that bring new excitement and global stories to Melbourne Museum each season.

Plan your visit

Main Entrance (Nicholson Street)

Located at 11 Nicholson Street, Carlton, the Main Entrance is directly opposite the Royal Exhibition Building and Carlton Gardens. This entrance is fully wheelchair and stroller accessible, with wide automatic doors, step-free access, and ramps leading into the bright foyer. It is the primary entry point for all visitors, including those arriving by tram, bus, or car. Accessible ticket counters and security checks are available here.

Underground Carpark Entrance

Accessible via Rathdowne Street or Nicholson Street, this entrance connects directly from the museum’s underground carpark to the main foyer via elevators and ramps. It is ideal for visitors arriving by car, families with prams, and guests with mobility needs. Clear signage guides you from the carpark to the museum’s main level.

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What our guests say

Zafer A

Australia
Couple
2 weeks ago
The ROMA exhibition was truly impressive and beautifully presented. It was a wonderful experience to explore the history, culture, and everyday life of the Roman Empire. The displays, information, and overall atmosphere were excellent. I would definitely recommend it to anyone visiting Melbourne Museum.

ROME: Empire, Power, People Exhibition Tickets at Melbourne Museum

Jennifer S

Australia
Couple
Jul 2026
Ticket purchase easy. Entry to museum was quick. Crowds were minimal when we arrived. Plenty of time to browse all the wonderful artifacts on show.

ROME: Empire, Power, People Exhibition Tickets at Melbourne Museum

Jordan G

Australia
Family
2 weeks ago
Smooth entry and very quick, easy to find you way through and every level or then aquarium was never a doubt to disappoint

Combo: Melbourne Museum + SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium Tickets

Nicole B

Australia
Solo
Jul 2026

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Smooth and easy purchase and entry . Also love the discount for other Melbourne attractions helping families save ! Highly recommend

Combo: Melbourne Museum + SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium Tickets

Angela A

Australia
Family
Jul 2026
Was so remarkable and amazing adventure I had ever experienced. I would love to go there the second time 🥰

Combo: Melbourne Museum + Melbourne Skydeck at Eureka Tower Tickets

Bernardus C

Australia
Solo
Jul 2026
I spent 3 hours going around and around seeing some thing different each time had lunch ice coffees had a great day thanks cheers Paul

Combo: Melbourne Museum + Melbourne Skydeck at Eureka Tower Tickets

Kiara B

Australia
Group
Jul 2026
Absolutely loved every minute here! Incredible exhibits, friendly staff, and so much to explore. A Melbourne gem! I'll definitely be visiting again

Melbourne Museum Tickets

Maninder S

Australia
Group
Jun 2026
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ An Absolute Must-Visit in Melbourne! Visited yesterday and I’m still buzzing about it! Melbourne Museum is genuinely one of the best museum experiences I’ve had. From the moment you walk in, the building itself is impressive — the architecture is bold and modern, and the open spaces inside make everything feel grand without being overwhelming. The dinosaur and fossil exhibits were the clear highlight for me. They’re beautifully presented, with enough detail to fascinate adults while still being visually stunning enough to stop you in your tracks. The overall atmosphere throughout the museum is calm, well-organised. Staff were friendly and the whole place was spotlessly clean.

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