Ever wanted to throw an axe? Situated in the heart of edgy Abbotsford, Maniax offers an urban axe throwing experience like no other.
Learn how to hurl hatchets with your trained Axe-pert coach before jumping into an epic competition to crown the axe throwing champion. With a selection of craft beers and stone-baked pizzas onsite, Maniax is the perfect place for birthday parties, bucks’ and hens nights, team building, date night - or if you would just really love to throw an axe.
The House of Handmade offers beautifully curated Australian handmade and designed goods outside of market days. Featuring products by big and small Australian makers, the store offers jewellery, candles, prints, souvenirs, baby gifts, toys, and so much more. With so many unique items, come visit the House of Handmade and experience shopping like a local today!
Staying in Melbourne for long? Come join the team for a craft workshop. Get to know the locals and take home a functional piece of artwork that you made!
Just four kilometres from Melbourne’s CBD and spread over 16 acres, the Abbotsford Convent – with its 11 historic buildings and gardens – is Australia’s largest arts and cultural precinct. The former Convent of the Good Shepherd, this ex-monastic site is now owned by the Abbotsford Convent Foundation (ACF) – a not-for-profit organisation that operates the Abbotsford Convent on behalf of the public.
Today, the Convent is home to over 100 studios, two galleries, cafes, a radio station, a school, and an abundance of green open space. Each year the Convent welcomes a diverse range of art projects, rehearsals, workshops, exhibitions, markets, events and festivals.
Gertrude is Australia's leading incubator of contemporary art. Respected nationally and internationally, Gertrude has proven its impact for over 40 years shaping the careers of Australia's most celebrated artists. As a non-commercial and independent space, Gertrude offers artists freedom for risk-taking, innovation and ambition.
Its artistic program – including its studio and exhibition program – is unique in its equal emphasis on the production and presentation of contemporary art. This enables it to back great artists to explore new ideas and present risk-taking work at pivotal points in their careers.
Gertrude gives audiences unique insight into the creative development of artists. Its audiences engage with risk-taking, formative moments that define artist careers.
Inner Studio is a stress resilience training and recovery facility dedicated to helping you perform at your best.
Designed to help you challenge your limits, sauna and cold plunge are at the heart of their studio. Practice your resilience while surrounded by natural greenery, creating a grounded environment that supports your nervous system.
At Inner Studio, they value community and connection and offer group classes in Breathwork, Yoga, Pilates and movement.
This is a space you can show up consistently, and leave stronger, sharper, and more capable in every part of your life.
The Hub General Store is a thoughtfully curated destination tucked away on Cambridge Street in the heart of Collingwood, Melbourne. Part design store, part old-world general store, it gathers meaningful everyday objects, homewares, pantry provisions and nostalgic gifts from near and far.
The Hub General Store showcases a distinctive blend of functional design, warmth and neighbourhood charm. Inside, shelves brim with useful and beautiful things - kitchen tools made to last, handcrafted home accessories, pantry favourites, bathroom staples and timeless toys for children. Each piece is chosen with care for its story, craftsmanship and purpose.
Open 7 days a week, this Collingwood favourite has become a beloved stop for locals and travellers alike - an authentic Melbourne shopping experience that honours a slower pace, considered design and the quiet pleasure of finding something special.
Villa Alba Museum is a lavishly decorated 1880s Italianate mansion in Kew adjacent to Studley Park. The house is elaborately decorated with painted and stencilled ceilings and walls with trompe l'oeil effects and features two 40 foot panoramic murals of marine views of Sydney and Edinburgh of national significance.
The recreated heritage garden has been reinstated in its late Victorian form.
Come and explore the house and a relaxing stroll in the garden on the first Sunday of the month Open Day.
Group tours also available by appointment.
Since 2013, SWOP has been a leader in the Australian fashion resale space.
SWOP sells a curated, seasonal selection of second-hand pieces that have been exchanged for cash or store credit.
They offer an expertly curated collection of pre-loved designer and vintage clothing. With regular Instagram sale stories, plus a dynamic eCommerce store, you can browse freely interstate or worldwide.
Each SWOP store in Australia is unique and tailored to each city; no two stores are the same.
Discover Australia through the lens of sport at the new Australian Sports Museum, located at Gate Three of the MCG. This is no ordinary museum, with interactive experiences for all to enjoy. Here you’ll find touchscreens, instead of do not touch signs and climbable statues for the kids to play.
Visitors are invited to immerse themselves through wonders of sporting moments with their largest collection of grassroots to elite sporting memorabilia. While kids kick a football in Game On! at the Australian Sports Museum they invite you to expect the unexpected, just like sport itself.
Kristy Dickinson, a proud Wiradjuri woman, is the creative force behind Haus of Dizzy, a jewellery brand that champions Indigenous culture and inspires empowerment and joy in its wearers. Dickinson founded Haus of Dizzy in 2015 to address the lack of representation in the jewellery and fashion accessories industry. Her vision was to create a collection that empowered Mob to express their pride in a cool and fun way while initiating dialogues on Indigenous issues with allies.
Each unique piece from Haus of Dizzy is meticulously designed, laser-cut, hand-painted, and assembled in the company's Fitzroy-based studio in Melbourne/Naarm. By using mirrored acrylic, glitter, dynamic patterns, and innovative interpretations of the Aboriginal flag, Kristy fulfils her mission of bringing social, political, and environmental matters to the forefront through vibrant and colourful accessories.
You can visit the Haus of Dizzy studio by appointment or attend one of their jewellery making workshops for a unique creative experience, with a piece of your own Haus of Dizzy bling to take home.
Discover a secret, hidden gem in the heart of East Melbourne. The Johnston Collection house museum features an astonishing array of Georgian, Regency, and Louis XV fine and decorative arts and hosts a regular program of exhibitions, lectures and events.
Enjoy a tour of the historic townhouse, Fairhall, led by knowledgeable volunteer guides. View beautiful objects arranged in a domestic setting unfettered by ropes. This is an intimate experience, with no more than eight guests per guide. Your ticket includes tea/coffee served on delightful Wedgwood fine bone china. Tours are offered at 10am, 12pm, and 2pm and pre-booking is essential.
The house is located in a residential area so the address cannot be published, but that only adds to the mystery! Visitors are welcomed at Pullman on the Park and arrive at the museum via our courtesy bus – only a five-minute journey.
Originally located in Yorkshire, England, and built by the parents of Captain James Cook, the cottage was brought to Melbourne by Sir Russell Grimwade in 1934. Astonishingly, each brick was individually numbered, packed into barrels and then shipped to Australia.
Navigator and explorer Captain James Cook never lived in the cottage – he’d been away from home for almost 10 years when his father built it – but this connection to the Cook family was enough to prompt Grimwade to transport the cottage to the other side of the world.
Combining modern interpretations of Captain Cook's adventures, centuries-old antiques, a delightful English cottage garden, volunteers dressed in 18th century costumes and an interpretive space in the stable, Cooks' Cottage is a fascinating step back in time.
Entry to the cottage includes a comprehensive fact sheet for a self-guided tour. Available in English, Cantonese, Mandarin, Italian, Spanish, Russian, Thai, Indonesian, Japanese, German, French, Vietnamese and Korean.
School tours and group tours and visits are also available.
Tickets and souvenirs can be purchased from the Fitzroy Gardens Visitor Centre, just 100 metres away.
Sense Of Self is a bathhouse and spa for the modern being, where ancient rituals meet contemporary techniques.
Located in Collingwood, Melbourne, Sense Of Self is an oasis among the hustle of the everyday. Beloved in Melbourne since 2020, this is a must-visit for anyone looking for an exceptional bathing and spa experience.
Facilities include magnesium-rich pools, steam, sauna, cold plunge, massage, gifts and treatment rituals for deep rest and relaxation with self and others.
The bathhouse offers quiet mornings, accessible options for bathing and massage, as well as as holding a no-phones policy, allowing guests to fully switch off.
Centrally located with train, bus, tram and parking nearby.
The Mary Glowrey Museum tells the story of Dr Sr Mary Glowrey JMJ (1887-1957), a Victorian born and educated doctor, who went to Guntur, India, in 1920, where she became a religious Sister. As Sister Mary of the Sacred Heart JMJ, she spent the rest of her life serving the medical and spiritual needs of the most marginalised people. She oversaw the medical care of hundreds of thousands of people and set up training systems and medical networks, including the Catholic Health Association of India, which today serves more than 21 million people annually.
On 21 November 2025, Pope Leo XIV recognised Mary's heroic virtues, and she became titled Venerable Mary of the Sacred Heart Glowrey, only the second Australian to be accorded this status
The Mary Glowrey Museum is situated on Level two of the historic Cathedral Hall, today part of the Fitzroy campus of Australian Catholic University.
Visitors are asked to book in advance via email, so as to facilitate guided tours. Groups are particularly welcome.
More information about the Museum and related sites can be accessed via the (free) Catholic Precinct Walking Tour App, a digital resource to support visits to the area surrounding St. Patrick's Cathedral in East Melbourne and Fitzroy. For more information see the museum's website.
Tasma Terrace is located in East Melbourne, just moments from Parliament House, and stands today as a powerful symbol of grass-roots heritage advocacy. Saved from demolition in the 1970s, it has been reimagined as a creative and dynamic space for exhibitions, shopping, and learning.
Originally built between 1879 and 1887 as a series of elegant lodging houses designed by renowned architect Charles Webb, Tasma Terrace provided stylish accommodation for visitors and long-term residents alike. Its distinctive Victorian architecture and detailed ironwork reflect the prosperity of the era, while its preservation tells a story of community action and the birth of the heritage movement in Victoria.
Today, Tasma Terrace offers visitors a unique experience that blends history, creativity, and culture. Explore rotating exhibitions, browse a curated retail offering, visit the heritage resource library, or join engaging talks and workshops that bring Victoria's heritage to life. The National Trust of Australia (Victoria) welcomes visitors to discover, learn, and connect in this beautifully restored landmark.
Tasma Terrace is easily accessible by train and tram from Melbourne's city centre. There is limited street and paid parking available nearby. Please note, Tasma Terrace is accessible by stairs only.
Located in the heart of Fitzroy, just a short walk from bustling Brunswick St, The Mystery Rooms Melbourne offers an unforgettable experience where you can be transported on an adventure, test your skills and unravel mysteries as a team.
Whether you're a seasoned puzzle enthusiast or new to the escape room scene, their games are designed to engage players of all levels.
They built their Melbourne escape rooms big. They are perfect for larger teams, birthday parties and fun team building events. With five exciting themes to choose from, you will soon be able to uncover clues, solve puzzles and enjoy the most creative escape room Melbourne has to offer.
With intricately designed rooms, live actors and interactive gameplay, each escape room game promises an adrenaline-pumping experience like no other.
Melbourne Park is Victoria's live events epicentre. A place where people come together to share experiences, make lifelong memories and enjoy the best in live sports, music and entertainment.
Located on the doorstep of Melbourne's Central Business District, Melbourne Park spans 40 hectares, home to six world class venues – Rod Laver Arena, AAMI Park, John Cain Arena, Margaret Court Arena, Centrepiece and Kia Arena – and plays host to Australia's most iconic sport and entertainment events, from global sporting spectacles like the Australian Open, to family events, headline entertainment, up-and-coming local artists and domestic and international sporting fixtures across five sporting codes.
Melbourne Park hosts over 3.8 million visitors across 500 events each year.
For further information, visit the Melbourne Park website.
The Old Treasury is regarded as one of the finest public buildings in Australia. Completed in 1862, it was the major government office in Melbourne throughout the 19th century, and second only to Parliament House as the centre of state affairs.
Designed by a 19 year old architect, John James Clark, it is widely considered to be one of the finest examples of Renaissance Revival architecture in Australia.
Until 1992, the building housed a succession of government departments including the city office of the Victorian Governor.
Restored and opened to the public as a museum in 1994, it provides an ideal orientation to Melbourne for visitors wishing to understand and explore the city's history, architecture, art and contemporary life.
It houses permanent exhibitions: 'Yarra: Stories of Melbournes River', 'Melbourne: Foundations of a City', 'Making Modern Melbourne' 'Protest Melbourne', Growing Up in the Old Treasury' and the story of gold in the original vaults. Current temporary exhibition 'Belongings: Objects and Family Life' looks at the objects you own and how you've changed them, and they've changed you.
See areas of the building inaccessible to the general public, including the Executive Council Chamber, find out more about Melbourne's fascinating gold rush past and see rare paintings from the Roy Morgan Research Centre collection by joining their monthly guided tour.
Ricordino is a retail destination for locals and tourists looking for unique handmade affordable gifts and souvenirs. At Ricordino local art is made into gifts, reflecting food, culture and everyday rituals. Ricordino specialises in hand-crafted linocut prints, original paintings, hand-painted ceramics, locally designed clothing and prints reflecting Melbourne's iconic sites, vibrant food scene and craft culture.
Ricordino also offers regular workshops in stamp making and printing and and gauche painting. Workshops are small classes with a maximum of eight participants and are a great idea for visitors looking for a unique experience and keen to make their own souvenir and gifts to take home as a memory of their time in Melbourne.
Bunjilaka Aboriginal Cultural Centre respectfully acknowledges the traditional owners of Melbourne, the Boonwurrung and the Woi wurrung language groups of the greater Kulin nation.
The museum is on land where Aboriginal people have lived, laughed, fought, married, dreamed and died for thousands of years. Now, in Bunjilaka, they tell the story of survival against the odds and celebrate their vibrant cultures through performances, storytelling, artwork and more.
With the opening of First Peoples in 2013, Bunjilaka presents the Koorie experience with immense power, depth and respect in a major permanent exhibition entirely co-created with Aboriginal people. Bunjilaka's art space, Birrarung Gallery, holds three exhibitions a year of work by contemporary Koorie artists. Birrarung looks out to Milari Garden where they grow plants of significance to the First Peoples of Victoria. Kalaya is their performance space. Judy Watson's major artwork Wurreka adorns the wall outside First Peoples, which leads into a gallery for temporary and touring exhibitions about Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.
The Stronger Families, Stronger Communities exhibition elevates the voices of nine First Nations men who have taken part in Dardi Munwurro's healing and leadership programs. The exhibition welcomes the broader community into a space of truth-telling, encourages greater understanding of First Peoples' experiences, and supports Bunjilaka Aboriginal Cultural Centre's commitment to accessibility, equity, and cultural celebration.
One of Australia's most popular and loved museums!
Perfect for the whole family, Melbourne Museum showcases Australian and Victorian social history, Aboriginal cultures, science and the environment.
Expand your mind, discover new things and learn about cultures from the past and present.
With exhibits to surprise and delight all ages, enjoy an inspiring and entertaining day while making memories that last a lifetime.
Visit their permanent collections year-round and join in for exciting programs and temporary exhibitions from near and far. Visit the Pauline Gandel Children's Gallery the immersive space that supports families, carers, educators and children to learn together, designed for babies to five-year-olds. Explore Bunjilaka Aboriginal Cultural Centre, a space dedicated entirely to honouring First People's history, knowledge and living culture, through exhibits, storytelling, performances and more.
As you enter the Forest Gallery, Biik Milboo Dhumba - Country Is Always Talking offers a chance to gain a deeper understanding of the meaning of Country and the ways it connects to language and culture by showcasing portraits that introduce people of the Eastern Kulin Nations. You'll find opportunities to listen to stories of their unique and personal connection to Country.
Melbourne Museum is located adjacent to the World Heritage listed Royal Exhibition Building.
Yarra Bend Park is a picturesque native park near the heart of Melbourne. The park features steep river escarpments, open woodlands, playing fields and golf courses.
Explore the park by foot or by bike, go boating on the river and enjoy superb views of the city skyline. Pleasant picnic areas, barbecues, rotundas and playgrounds make it popular with families. Meals, refreshments and boat hire are available at venues within the park.
The 500 metre, 20-minute return, Bat Colony Nature Trail is a great way to see the remarkable colony of bats or Grey Headed Flying Foxes. At sunset, they put on a spectacular show as they all fly off to spend the night feeding on fruit and pollen. Or why not join a free Flying Fox Discovery Tour. The tours are free, fun and educational and offered until Christmas.
Before you go - Conditions can change in parks for many reasons. For the latest information on changes to local conditions, please visit the relevant park page on the Parks Victoria website.
Be bushfire ready in the great outdoors. Refer to the Bushfire Safety section on the Parks Victoria website for tips on how to stay safe.
Accessible only by boat, Herring Island, 3.2 hectares in size, is just three kilometres from the city, and the only substantial island in the Yarra River. This informal parkland has provided the inspiration for curator Maudie Palmer to develop a concept in which artists are commissioned to create site-specific sculptures.
Internationally renowned British environmental artist Andy Goldsworthy has created two works - a slate Cairn and a Stone House constructed from Dunkeld sandstone. Four Australian artists have also installed works on Herring Island: John Davis - A Hill, a River, Two Rocks and a Presence, Jill Peck - Steerage, Julie Collins - Audience, Robert James - The Ramp and Torres Strait Islander, Ellen Jose - Tanderrum.
Melbourne horticulturist Iain Shears has designed a Native Wild Garden using patterns and species which occur naturally in temperate grasslands in Victoria. The wild garden starts flowering in early spring.
Conditions can change in parks for many reasons. Before your visit, please check the relevant park page on the Parks Victoria website for updated changes of conditions and familiarise yourself with important bushfire safety information to ensure your experience is safe and enjoyable. For information about fires, Fire Danger Ratings and Total Fire Bans visit www.emergency.vic.gov.au
The Robin Boyd Foundation is the custodian of the legacy of Australian modernist architect, author, critic, and public educator Robin Boyd and the iconic Walsh Street house he designed, built and inhabited.
The Foundation is committed to advocating Boyd's belief that good design can improve people's lives and their world.
Their guided tours and events provide public access to the Walsh Street House Museum, an exemplar of modernist residential architecture.
The Foundation is also known for its architectural walking tours, speaker series, film screenings, open days, and digital tours that activate awareness, amplify voices and increase architecture and design participation.
