Adventure Rooms is one of Melbourne's most popular escape room experiences, offering customers a choice of six exciting games across two locations in the heart of the Melbourne Central Business District.
Players work together with their team to hunt hidden objects, and solve creative puzzles and try to escape the room before the 60 minutes on the clock runs out.
Adventure Rooms is a perfect activity to do in any weather with family, friends or team building with work colleagues. Being right in the heart of Melbourne's Central Business District means there are plenty of parking and public transport options as well as bars and restaurants to visit before or after your experience.
e.g.etal: Contemporary Jewellery and Objects is a Melbourne gallery that represents and supports Australia's thriving contemporary jewellery design movement.
Established in 1998, e.g.etal maintains a passionate commitment to contemporary jewellery. The gallery now represents over 50 Australian and New Zealand jewellery artists and designers, with occasional international guests.
The constantly evolving collection is an inspiring selection of contemporary jewellery conceived and made by individual designers.
e.g.etal seeks to promote the essence of contemporary jewellery, which is a practice defined by considered research, conceptual ingenuity and intrepid technical diligence that challenges and delights and looks to the past and forges into the future.
At e.g.etal each piece is unique, but each is alike: carefully conceived, beautifully crafted and sincerely passed on.
The Queen Victoria Women’s Centre is an iconic Melbourne landmark that supports women through creative experiences, community resources and the power of connection. QVWC Shop showcases locally sourced products by some of Victoria's finest women and non-binary artists, designers, authors and makers.
QVWC Shop is a registered social enterprise and exists to support the talented makers in their community with an independent retail space in the middle of the bustling Melbourne CBD.
The store offers a wide range of beautiful, unique and ethically sourced gifts including clothing, ceramics, jewellery, art, homewares, books and more.
Strike QV, located in the heart of the city, is one of Melbourne's best entertainment experiences, fully equipped with a cocktail bar and gourmet kitchen.
With 12 bowling lanes, three escape rooms and a private karaoke room, allowing you to 'belt' out the latest tunes Strike QV's got it all.
So whether you're having a kids party, Christmas function, team building event - or a night out with mates, they've got you covered.
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.
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.
Step inside Old Melbourne Gaol, one of Melbourne's most iconic heritage attractions and home to Victoria's oldest surviving prison. Opened in 1845, it's where some of Australia's most infamous figures, including bushranger Ned Kelly and gangster Squizzy Taylor, were once imprisoned.
Explore three levels of the Gaol at your own pace with the included self-guided audio tour. See the historic gallows, discover Ned Kelly's death mask, learn about the 133 people who were executed at the gaol, and uncover the stories of the men, women and children who passed through its cells. Try on Ned Kelly's replica armour and capture your own Old Melbourne Gaol mug shot.
Looking to delve deeper? Join an expert guided Gaol tour, uncover the legend of Australia's most famous outlaw on the Ned Kelly's Last Stand Tour, experience life as a prisoner in the interactive Life in the City Watch House, or visit after dark for the Hangman's Night Tour or 'Ghosts? What Ghosts!?' Night Tour.
During school holidays, families can enjoy special children's programs and hands-on activities.
Only a short walk from Melbourne Central station or take Melbourne's free City Circle Tram to Stop 7.
Pre-purchase tickets online or on the day. National Trust Members receive free general admission, plus free or discounted entry to more than 1,000 National Trust properties and experiences across Australia and around the world.
Welcome to State Library Victoria, the oldest public library in Australia, and one of the first free public libraries in the world. With 170 years of history, the State Library has become a must-do destination for visitors to Melbourne with a passion for books, history and beautiful spaces.
Located in the heart of the city opposite Melbourne Central, the State Library is a vibrant hub of activity within Melbourne's knowledge and arts precinct, with a packed program of free exhibitions, events, and activities all year round.
With free Wi-Fi and storage lockers, food and beverage options, books and magazines to read, a beautiful forecourt to take in the sunshine and dedicated quiet zones, the Library is an excellent base for tourists and a home away from home.
Art lovers, history buffs, holidaying families and tranquillity seekers will all find something to love at the State Library. Its spectacular spaces, including the iconic domed reading room, house thousands of items reflecting Victoria's diverse cultural and social history.
Be sure to see Ned Kelly's armour, pore over rare books, first editions and significant artworks, and join a free tour to learn about the building's fascinating history. Come and experience the magic of the State Library Victoria - an essential stop on your Melbourne itinerary.
Emporium Melbourne: The House of Melbourne, is more than a shopping centre, it's the heartbeat of Melbourne's cultural scene. Since its 2014 opening, it's been the ultimate space where the city's vibrant spirit merges with fashion, dining, and unique experiences. It's where Melbourne's most stylish gather, culture thrives, and the community connects.
Fashion and Retail Emporium showcases over 150 stores, featuring premier fashion from Australian and international designers. Iconic retailers like UNIQLO, Muji, and Coach make it the go-to for trendsetters and quality seekers.
Dining Level 3 offers a culinary haven that reflects Melbourne's diverse food culture, with 30 dining options from exclusive restaurants to a premium food court, offering everything from quick bites to gourmet meals.
Architecture and Connectivity Emporium seamlessly blends modern architecture with Melbourne's heritage, connecting effortlessly to Myer, David Jones, and Melbourne Central via pedestrian bridges, making it an easily navigable hub.
Cultural Engagement More than retail, Emporium is a celebration of Melbourne's culture, hosting exclusive fashion shows, art installations, and unique events, constantly evolving as an all-inclusive cultural destination.
Open daily with extended hours on Thursdays and Fridays for late-night shopping. Visit the official website for the latest on store openings and events.
Emporium Melbourne embodies the best of style, culture, and community. Experience the house of Melbourne.
Craft Victoria is a leading centre for contemporary craft and design, located in Melbourne's Central Business District.
Craft Victoria brings together the makers, collectors, collaborators and communities at the centre of contemporary craft and design in Australia. From the first steps of a practice to a lifetime of making, from a single object to a major public artwork, this is where the full breadth of the discipline finds its home. You can discover one-of-a-kind collectable pieces handmade by Australian artists. The Craft Shop presents work by hundreds of Australian makers and designers working across diverse mediums, including ceramics, jewellery, textiles, glass, metal and more.
For more than fifty years, it has been the place where making is taken seriously. A living, evolving discipline with as much to say about the present as it does the past, where material is more than medium, it is language, and where process sits at the core of the work. Craft's exhibition program presents the work of artists whose practice spans the boundaries of contemporary art and hand-crafted material practice. Balanced to reflect a range of materials, art forms, innovative techniques and cultural diversity, their exhibitions offer a unique cultural experience for all visitors and art and design enthusiasts.
The Ian Potter Centre: NGV Australia at Federation Square is the home of Australian art with superb collections of Australian Indigenous and non-Indigenous art from the Colonial period to the present day.
With more Australian art on permanent display than any other gallery in the world, as well as special exhibitions and programs, cafes, a restaurant and new perspectives of the city through its glass matrix, NGV Australia is more than a great place to view art. It is a completely fresh approach that encourages people from all walks of life to enjoy the world of art within the new cultural heart of Melbourne.
The NGV collection of Australian art comprises more than 20,000 works. Approximately 800 works are displayed in the new building at one time, and many of these will be rotated frequently to show the full breadth and diversity of Australian art, and to provide visitors with fresh insights.
Admission to the permanent collection is free. Fees may apply to special exhibitions, as advertised.
Archie Brothers QV in Melbourne is serving up amazing food, drink, and all-round good vibes while you team up with friends in the most mesmerising arcade bar around.
From modern arcade games, claw and ticket machines, virtual reality, coveted collectables and more - Archie Brothers QV is the night out.
Hijinx Hotel is an immersive interactive game experience housed within the theme, wonder and theatre of a quirky New York style hotel where the rooms are reimagined into quick play, challenge rooms. Leave the suitcases at home - these are rooms where you play, not stay.
Each of the hotel wings home highly fun and experiential, game-afied rooms made up of five different collaborative games, including massive adult ball pits, giant size scrabble tiles and rubix cubes and even a chance to win prizes from a claw machine in one of the rooms. Throw in unicorns a plenty and Hijinx is perfect for five and 500 year olds, fun for the young and the young at heart in a group, on a date or just out with a mate, Hijinx Hotel is the best place to play.
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.
Paris Argentina Jewellery, nestled in the heart of Melbourne, specialises in refined, elegant designs that exude timeless sophistication. Each piece is thoughtfully handcrafted in their Melbourne studio, with the collaboration of a few trusted artists, using only natural precious and semi-precious gemstones set in solid gold or silver.
Their collection highlights the natural beauty of gemstones, featuring signature Australian opals alongside other exquisite stones, celebrated for their enduring grace.
Whether you're searching for a meaningful gift, a personal indulgence, or wish to reimagine a treasured heirloom, they are here to offer expert guidance and craft a piece as unique as your story.and other natural stones that resonate with timeless grace.
Whether you're seeking a special gift or a personal treat, they are ready to offer insightful advice on the creation of a unique piece or the thoughtful redesign of a cherished heirloom. Come, and experience a unique blend of quality and elegance.
Marche Board Game Cafe is located on lively A'Beckett Street in the heart of Melbourne CBD, just a block from Melbourne Central. This inviting space offers hours of entertainment with board games, karaoke, and a menu featuring delicious popcorn chicken rice, refreshing bubble tea, and creamy milkshakes.
Let the board games take you on an adventure. Outsmart opponents, guess the word, share a laugh, or enjoy a classic round of Monopoly—the choice is yours. As the first board game café in Melbourne, Marche brings people together over games and great food.
Beyond board games, Marche features sixteen private karaoke rooms with a diverse selection of songs in English, Chinese, K-pop, J-pop, Thai, Malay, and more—perfect for karaoke lovers to sing their hearts out.
This family-friendly café hosts kids' birthday parties, board game tournaments, student club events, and company team-building sessions.
Marche is the perfect spot for fun and connection.
Fed Square is Melbourne's public square and the civic, cultural and community heart of the city. It boasts world-class art galleries and installations, a brilliant and diverse range of food and drink and thrilling, extraordinary events.
Located opposite the iconic Flinders Street Station and standing at the gateway to both the arts and sporting precincts, Fed Square is Melbourne's premier meeting place, tourist destination and event venue for thousands of events a year, from small business functions to massive cultural pillars like New Year's Eve, Christmas, Diwali, and more.
Long before Fed Square was built, the site on which it now stands was an important gathering place for the area's Indigenous groups. For tens of thosands of years, the people of the Kulin Nations came together on the banks of the Birrarung (Yarra River).
Since opening in 2002, Fed Square has seen more than 100 million visits, has been named the sixth best public square in the world and is Melbourne's number one visitor destination. In 2019, Fed Square was listed on the Victorian Heritage Register, the youngest building to ever be recognised in this way.
Fed Square is home to four of Victoria's major cultural institutions: ACMI, Australia's Museum of Screen Culture, the Koorie Heritage Trust (KHT), The Ian Potter Centre: NGV Australia and the Melbourne Electronic Sound Studio (MESS).
Escape This delivers Australia's most immersive escape experiences - cinematic, story-led adventures that go far beyond what an escape room is expected to be.
Awarded Australia's Best Immersive Experience Provider in 2026, Escape This is bringing its fully realised worlds to Melbourne from 14 August 2026.
The venue will eventually feature 12 experiences, including five adventure and seven horror-themed worlds, making it a standout group activity destination where players create lasting memories together.
Piccolo Teatro, Melbourne's newest bespoke magic theatre, specialises in astonishing magic shows and immersive live entertainment.
Discreetly nestled in one of Melbourne's iconic city laneways, Piccolo Teatro seats a cosy 32 audience members, blending French Gothic design with the old-world historic charm that Melbourne's laneways are famous for. Accessible only by a secluded door and an ascending wooden staircase, the space offers a uniquely bespoke experience, with sophisticated illusion, mind reading and magic shows performed by Sam Angelico and Richard Vegas and open to cabaret, vaudeville and unique live entertainment.
Piccolo Teatro features Miracles Up Close - Magic, performed by some of Australia's and Melbourne's best magicians, Sam Angelico and Richard Vegas. Each session is approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes. Illusion, mind reading and incredible magic performances up close in a newly designed theatre space made for magic. The space offers a unique and immersive experience and the ultimate in magic shows.
ACMI is the national museum of screen culture. You can explore the world of movies, television, videogames and art, daily, in the heart of Melbourne's City Centre.
Open 364 days a year, ACMI is the most visited museum of its kind in the world. It provides an immersive, fun-filled day out for all ages.
Located in Fed Square, ACMI offers exhibitions, cinemas, and an incredible gift shop with unique and exclusive wares by local artists and a focus on film, television, videogames and art.
As the home of Melbourne's best and most popular film festivals, great Australian and international cinema, an annual calendar of talks and workshops, as well as the very best in contemporary art and screen culture.
Discover The Story of the Moving Image exhibition and journey through the past, present and future of the moving image through interactive experiences, digital innovation and captivating stories.
Discover great cinema in the heart of Melbourne's CBD. With the only human projectionist in the CBD and handpicked film by ACMI curators, ACMI takes movie watching to the next level. Enjoy award contenders, festival favourites and films from around the world, with new screenings daily.
Explore new discoveries and rare screenings you won't find anywhere else, with state-of-the-art sound, comfortable seats and a cinema experience like no other.
Browse the program today.
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.
Trapt Bar and Escape Rooms delivers infamously challenging Trapt Rooms and sumptuous prohibition cocktails in the heart of Melbourne's City Centre.
Designed for groups of up to eight people, your team must find clues and solve puzzles to escape before time runs out.
The themed adventures will transport you to a world you could previously only imagine. Your team has 50 minutes to solve a series of puzzles guaranteed to challenge your thinking. You will need intuition, logic and teamwork to succeed.
Can you escape?
