Children's Gallery (Melbourne Museum)

The Children's Gallery sits within the Melbourne Museum in Carlton, just north of the CBD in the lovely Carlton Gardens. A dedicated, hands-on space for younger visitors, it's a genuine highlight for families — offering interactive, play-based exhibits designed to engage, delight and inspire curiosity in children, all within one of the city's premier museums.

The appeal is that combination of fun, hands-on learning and genuine engagement for kids: the interactive exhibits let children explore, play and discover, making it a brilliant, educational outing for families with young ones. Combined with the wider Melbourne Museum and the surrounding Carlton Gardens, it makes for a wonderful family day out.

With a 4.7 rating from more than 400 reviews, it's clearly delighting its young visitors and their families. Opening hours, admission (the gallery is part of the Melbourne Museum), any age recommendations and timed-entry arrangements vary, so it's worth checking current details and booking ahead before you go — particularly during school holidays or busy times — while looking forward to a fun, hands-on visit to the Children's Gallery at Melbourne Museum.