Family activities

Eureka Skydeck 88

Architecture & design

Teeter on The Edge, a switchable glass cube that slides you out from the building's 88th floor for unsurpassed views of Melbourne and far beyond.

Fed Square

Architecture & design

In the tradition of the world's busiest public spaces, "Fed Square" buzzes with a daily program of events, restaurants and cafes and bold galleries.

Virtual family activities

Family activities

During COVID-19, engage, inspire and entertain kids at home, with some wonderful online resources from major Victorian attractions.

Melbourne Museum

Museums

Touch and feel your way through local history; give Phar Lap a nod, explore a rainforest, rest in a rollercoaster car, and discover Koori heritage.

Melbourne Zoo

Wildlife, zoos & farms

Get up close with more than 250 species as you explore rainforests, bushland and underwater worlds. Don't miss the zookeeper talks and feeding times!

Old Melbourne Gaol

History & heritage

Sentence yourself to a day of fun or a spooky night at Victoria's oldest prison, which housed tough criminals and the infamous bushranger, Ned Kelly.

Polly Woodside

Maritime history

Climb aboard and roam the decks of the historic Polly Woodside, one of Australia’s last surviving 19th century tall ships. Experience the turbulent trials...

Scienceworks

Museums

Journey to the stars and beyond at the Melbourne Planetarium, travel through space and time, and have a hair-raising encounter with lighting volts.

Queen Victoria Market

Markets

Shop 'til you drop at this celebrated market to see buskers, find souvenirs and to marvel at the fresh produce and the treats in the Dairy Hall.

Werribee Open Range Zoo

Wildlife, zoos & farms

Join a wildlife safari, Melbourne style, and spot rhinos, cheetahs, giraffes, zebras and monkeys as they roam freely through the grounds of the zoo.

Old Melbourne Gaol Cluedo Experience

Family

Until 01 Mar 2022

Warder White, in Cell 13, with the lead pipe!Step back in time to solve a mysterious murder, in this world-first event that brings the iconic board game...

The Gruffalo Trail 2 at Rippon Lea Estate

Family

Until 21 Jul 2022

Pick up The Gruffalo Trail 2 throughout all 14 acres of Rippon Lea Estate.Journey through the winding paths and gardens into a deep dark wood, and spot...

Jurassic World by Brickman

Exhibitions

Until 03 Oct 2021

Due to overwhelming popular demand, Jurassic World by Brickman® has extended its exhibition dates at Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC)...

Coco’s Lunch for Kids

Family

30 Sep 2021

Bursting with colour and overflowing with talent, Coco’s Lunch for Kids will be gracing the stage at Hawthorn Arts Centre on Thursday 30 September. What...

Magic Beach

Plays & musicals

24 Nov 2021

At our beach, at our magic beach…Every year, an everyday family go on a beach holiday. This isn’t just any beach - it’s Magic Beach, where everything you...

Roald Dahl's Fantastic Mr Fox

Plays & musicals

01 Dec 2021

This summer Mr Fox and his family, friends and foes are getting set to once again leap off the page (and all around the stage).Packed with Dahlicious mischief,...

Tours

Things to do

Explore Melbourne on foot with an expert walking guide, join a bus tour or follow the historic City Circle Tram route on a tour of the city's cafes.

Outdoor activities

Things to do

Make the most of the rivers, parks and coastline Melbourne has to offer with a range of outdoor activities to suit your interests and lifestyle.

Wildlife and zoos

Nature & wildlife

Featuring state of the art aquarium, award-winning zoos and parklands teeming with fauna, you don't have to go far in Melbourne to see wildlife.

Museums

Art & culture

Delve deep into the history of places near and far at Melbourne's varied museums, dedicated to all manner of the city's quirky local stories.