Australian Museum of Performing Arts (AMPA)
100 St Kilda Rd, Southbank VIC 3004, Australia
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A fascinating performing arts museum near St Kilda Road in Melbourne with a 4.6 rating across 10 reviews.
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Why it's worth checking out
The Australian Museum of Performing Arts (AMPA) sits on St Kilda Road in Southbank, near the arts precinct in central Melbourne. A 4.6 rating from 10 reviews marks it as a well-regarded cultural spot.
The appeal is a genuine celebration of the performing arts — a museum dedicated to the history of theatre, music and performance, a fascinating and enriching stop for anyone who loves the stage, in the handy Southbank arts area. Its location makes it a rewarding cultural stop.
Exhibits, programs and opening hours change over time, and specialist museums often keep limited hours. To make the most of your visit, it's worth checking the current opening details directly before you go.
Spot Score
The Spot Score is our composite of five signals — two about the venue's standing with visitors and three about how complete and current this listing is. It is not a visitor rating and not a verdict on the food or the experience. The 4.6 from 10 reviews is Google's visitor rating, shown separately and never altered by us.
About the venue · from Google
- ReputationGoogle star rating, smoothed for review count
- 64
- PopularityHow many Google reviews it has
- 32
About this listing · our record
- Information qualityWebsite, menu and structured details on file
- 30
- Category fitHow well it matches its listed category
- 70
- FreshnessHow recently we last checked our sources
- 30
Last checked against sources 18 June 2026.
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
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