List of museums in Melbourne facts for kids
Melbourne, Australia, is a super cool city with lots of amazing places to visit! It's home to many museums and historic sites where you can learn about art, history, science, and more. Some of these places are famous all around the world!
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Awesome Museums to Explore in Melbourne
Melbourne has a huge variety of museums, so there's something for everyone. Let's check out some of the most exciting ones!
Science and Discovery
Scienceworks
If you love to get hands-on and explore how things work, then Scienceworks is the place for you! It's packed with interactive exhibits about science and technology. You can experiment, play, and discover new things. It's run by Museum Victoria, which manages several big museums in Melbourne.
Melbourne Museum
The Melbourne Museum is the biggest museum in the Southern Hemisphere, which means it's HUGE! It's also run by Museum Victoria. Here, you can explore everything from natural history (think dinosaurs and animals!) to science, art, and different cultures. There's so much to see that you'll want to spend hours there.
History and Heritage
Immigration Museum
Want to know how Australia became such a diverse country? The Immigration Museum tells the fascinating stories of people who have moved to Australia from all over the world. You can learn about their journeys and how they helped shape the country we know today.
Old Melbourne Gaol
Step back in time at the Old Melbourne Gaol, a historic prison that was used until 1924. It's a bit spooky but very interesting! You can learn about what life was like for prisoners in the 19th century and hear stories about famous people who were held there.
Cooks' Cottage
Imagine moving a whole house from one country to another! That's what happened with Cooks' Cottage. This small house belonged to the parents of Captain James Cook, the famous explorer, in England. It was carefully taken apart, shipped to Melbourne, and put back together. It's a cool way to see a piece of history from the 1700s.
La Trobe's Cottage
Another historic home is La Trobe's Cottage. This was the original house of Charles Joseph La Trobe, who was the first Lieutenant-Governor of Victoria in the mid-1800s. It's operated by the National Trust of Australia, which helps protect important historic places.
Old Treasury Building
The Old Treasury Building, Melbourne is a beautiful historic building that now houses a museum about Melbourne's history. You can learn about how the city started in the 1830s and grew into the bustling place it is today.
Art and Culture
National Gallery of Victoria
The National Gallery of Victoria (NGV) is Australia's oldest and most visited art gallery. It has a huge collection of art from all over the world, including paintings, sculptures, and more. It also includes the Ian Potter Centre, which focuses on Australian art, including amazing Indigenous (Aboriginal) art.
Australian Centre for the Moving Image (ACMI)
If you love movies, TV shows, video games, and digital art, then the Australian Centre for the Moving Image (ACMI) is a must-see! It's all about film, television, and digital media, with lots of interactive exhibits that let you explore the world of moving images.
Australian Music Vault
Are you a music fan? The Australian Music Vault celebrates Australian music! You can learn about famous Australian musicians, see their instruments, and explore the history of music in Australia. It's part of the Arts Centre Melbourne.
Hellenic Museum
The Hellenic Museum, Melbourne celebrates the rich cultural traditions of ancient and modern Greece. You can see amazing artifacts and learn about Greek history, art, and mythology.
Islamic Museum of Australia
The Islamic Museum of Australia is a wonderful place to learn about Islamic art and culture. It showcases the history and contributions of Muslims in Australia and around the world through beautiful exhibits.
Jewish Museum of Australia
The Jewish Museum of Australia is the only Jewish community museum in Australia. It shares the history, culture, and traditions of the Jewish community in Australia.
Sports and Transport
National Sports Museum
If you're into sports, you'll love the National Sports Museum! It covers all sorts of Australian sports, including Australian rules football, cricket, the Olympic Games, tennis, and more. It even includes the Australian Racing Museum, which is all about horse racing.
Melbourne Tram Museum
Did you know Melbourne has one of the largest tram networks in the world? The Melbourne Tram Museum has a huge collection of Melbourne's old trams. You can see how they've changed over the years and learn about their history. It's housed in a former tram depot.
Newport Railway Museum
All aboard! The Newport Railway Museum is a fantastic place for train lovers. It has a large collection of historic railway equipment, including steam, electric, and diesel locomotives, as well as old carriages and signalling equipment.
Australian National Aviation Museum
Ready for takeoff? The Australian National Aviation Museum celebrates Australia's aviation heritage. You can see different types of aircraft and learn about the history of flying in Australia.
RAAF Museum
The RAAF Museum is the official museum of the Royal Australian Air Force. Here, you can see military aircraft and learn about the history of Australia's air force.
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Scienceworks in Melbourne
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The impressive Melbourne Museum building
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The historic Old Melbourne Gaol
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La Trobe's Cottage, a piece of early Melbourne history
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The National Gallery of Victoria
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The entrance to ACMI at Federation Square
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Inside the National Sports Museum
See also
- Culture of Melbourne
- List of museums in Victoria (Australia)
