Best Museums in Melbourne (2026)
Planning your next outing? These are 47 of the best museums in Melbourne right now, whether you're after a lazy weekend, a day with the kids or somewhere new to explore. We rank each one by our Spot Score and keep the list fresh, so you're always seeing what's actually worth your time.
Rain or shine, Melbourne's museums are a rewarding few hours — from natural history and science to local heritage. Many offer free general entry, with ticketed special exhibitions.
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Footscray Historical Society - Ercildoune
Museums in Footscray, Melbourne.
City of Melbourne Collection
Museums in Melbourne CBD, Melbourne.
Melbourne's Living Museum of the West
Museums in Brunswick, Melbourne.
Geoffrey Kaye Museum of Anaesthetic History
Museums in St Kilda, Melbourne.
Australian Museum of Performing Arts (AMPA)
Museums in St Kilda, Melbourne.
Tribute Garden (Immigration Museum)
Museums in Melbourne CBD, Melbourne.
Medical History Museum
Tourist Attractions in Carlton, Melbourne.
Tiegs Zoology Museum
Museums in Brunswick, Melbourne.
Road to Zero experience (Melbourne Museum)
Museums in Melbourne CBD, Melbourne.
Forest Secrets (Melbourne Museum)
Museums in Fitzroy, Melbourne.
Gandel Gondwana Garden (Melbourne Museum)
Museums in Fitzroy, Melbourne.
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Zoom in on the best museums in Melbourne's most popular neighbourhoods.
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Read guide →Museums in Melbourne — FAQs
What are the best museums in Melbourne?+
Our top-rated museums in Melbourne are ranked by our Spot Score, which combines Google ratings, review volume, category fit and how recently we verified the details. The highest scorers appear at the top of this page.
How is the Melbourne museums ranking decided?+
We blend independent signals — Google star ratings and review counts, popularity, the quality of available information and freshness — into a single Spot Score out of 100. It's an editorial score, not a paid placement.
Can I filter museums by suburb or price?+
Yes. Use the filters to narrow by suburb, minimum rating, price level, whether a place is open now, and features like dog-friendly or outdoor seating.
How many museums are listed in Melbourne?+
We currently feature 47 museums across Melbourne and surrounding suburbs, and we add and re-check venues regularly.