Family-Friendly Attractions In Melbourne

National Gallery of Victoria

Public gallery with vast, varied collection of noted Australian and international art and artefacts.

180 St Kilda Rd, Melbourne VIC 3006, Australia

Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria - Melbourne Gardens

36-hectare botanic garden founded in 1846, planted with Australian species and non-native gardens. · Dogs allowed

Melbourne VIC 3004, Australia

Melbourne Museum

Modern building of an institution founded in 1854 containing dinosaur and regional history exhibits.

11 Nicholson St, Carlton VIC 3053, Australia

Melbourne Skydeck

Gold-plated observation deck on the 88th floor with panoramic city views & a protruding glass cube.

7 Riverside Quay, Southbank VIC 3006, Australia

Luna Park Melbourne

Enduring amusement park known for its perimeter roller coaster and giant, ornate carousel.

18 Lower Esplanade, St Kilda VIC 3182, Australia

Shrine of Remembrance

Shrine commemorating Australian wartime service with memorials, exhibitions & gardens.

Birdwood Ave, Melbourne VIC 3001, Australia

Flagstaff Gardens

Spacious, tranquil park with landscaped gardens & sculptures, plus picnic & recreational facilities. · Dogs allowed

309-311 William St, West Melbourne VIC 3003, Australia

Chinatown Melbourne

Vibrant, historic neighborhood offering numerous Chinese eateries, shops & cultural events.

Little Bourke St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

Fitzroy Gardens

Historic 26-hectare site in city centre with model Tudor village, tree-lined walking paths & cafes. · Dogs allowed

Wellington Parade, East Melbourne VIC 3002, Australia

Melbourne Zoo

Modelled on London Zoo, this family-friendly establishment has animals from all around the world.

Elliott Ave, Parkville VIC 3052, Australia

ACMI

Noteworthy institution celebrating film, television and gaming with exhibits, screenings and events.

Federation Square, Flinders St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

Kings Domain

89 acres of parkland by the river, with an outdoor performance venue, war memorial & gardens. · Dogs allowed

Alexandra Ave, Melbourne VIC 3004, Australia

LEGOLAND® Discovery Centre Melbourne

Destination for Lego-themed rides, kids' play areas & interactive building zones, plus a cinema.

Level 2/1341 Dandenong Rd, Chadstone VIC 3148, Australia

Old Melbourne Gaol

Now a museum with self & guided tours, this storied tri-level jail once housed notorious inmates.

377 Russell St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

Fawkner Park

Historic green space founded in 1862, with expansive lawns, mature trees, tennis courts & paths. · Dogs allowed

24-88 Commercial Rd, South Yarra VIC 3141, Australia

Birrarung Marr

Scenic riverfront park offering play areas & open space, also home to festivals & city events. · Dogs allowed

Melbourne VIC 3004, Australia

St Kilda Botanical Gardens

Historical gardens featuring a rosary, flower beds & exotic trees, plus a pond & giant chess board. · Dogs allowed

11 Herbert St, St Kilda VIC 3182, Australia

Immigration Museum (Museums Victoria)

Multimedia exhibits documenting the history of immigration in Australia, plus a gift shop.

400 Flinders St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

Edinburgh Gardens

Sprawling green space with tennis courts, a football pitch, skate park & off-leash dog areas. · Dogs allowed

Alfred Cres, Fitzroy North VIC 3068, Australia

Ruffey Lake Park

· Dogs allowed

99 Victoria St, Doncaster East VIC 3109, Australia

Caulfield Park

Spacious park including a lake with duck & geese, plus play areas, a cricket field & barbecue areas. · Dogs allowed

280 Balaclava Rd, Caulfield North VIC 3161, Australia

Collingwood Children's Farm

Sizable nonprofit farm offering hands-on experiences with animals, plus a cozy cafe with a patio.

18 St Heliers St, Abbotsford VIC 3067, Australia

Cooks' Cottage

Yorkshire cottage home to James Cook's family, shipped from England & rebuilt in a city park.

Fitzroy Gardens, Wellington Parade, East Melbourne VIC 3002, Australia

Treasury Gardens

Mid-1800s green space with a tree-lined avenue & a duck pond, plus a monument to John F. Kennedy. · Dogs allowed

2-18 Spring St, East Melbourne VIC 3002, Australia

Alexandra Gardens

Waterfront park with walking & cycling trails, a BBQ/picnic area, skate park, playground & cafe. · Dogs allowed

Alexandra Gardens Skate Park, 3 Boathouse Dr, Melbourne VIC 3004, Australia

Yarra Bend Park

Expansive area of natural bushland featuring playing fields, golf courses & a river for boating. · Dogs allowed

Yarra Bend Rd, Fairfield VIC 3078, Australia

Wattle Park

Recreational park featuring 12,000 wattle trees, a 9-hole golf course, playgrounds, BBQs & more. · Dogs allowed

Riversdale Rd, Burwood VIC 3125, Australia

Yarra Park

· Dogs allowed

Marathon Way, East Melbourne VIC 3002, Australia

Queen Victoria Gardens

Triangular ornamental gardens featuring ponds, a Queen Victoria monument & a famous floral clock. · Dogs allowed

St Kilda Rd, Melbourne VIC 3004, Australia

Australian Sports Museum

Museum featuring artifacts & interactive displays tracing the history of Australian sport.

Melbourne Cricket Ground, Yarra Park, Gate 3 Brunton Ave, East Melbourne VIC 3002, Australia

Parliament Gardens

· Dogs allowed

489/531 Albert St, East Melbourne VIC 3002, Australia

Ron Barassi Snr Park

· Dogs allowed

Docklands Dr, Docklands VIC 3008, Australia

Batman Park

· Dogs allowed

2A Spencer St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

Albert Park

Sprawling park & sports center with open green space, a scenic lake, 5-km. track & skyline views. · Dogs allowed

Albert Park VIC 3206, Australia

South Lawn

South Lawn, Parkville VIC 3052, Australia

Point Gellibrand Coastal Heritage Park

Battery Rd, Williamstown VIC 3016, Australia

Polly Woodside

1885 cargo vessel turned museum ship with guided tours, reenactments & family-oriented events.

21 S Wharf Promenade, South Wharf VIC 3006, Australia

Children's Gallery (Melbourne Museum)

Carlton VIC 3053, Australia

Sandridge Lookout

White Reserve, Port Melbourne VIC 3207, Australia

IMAGINATOR

Docklands Dr, Docklands VIC 3008, Australia

Melbourne Tram Museum

8 Wallen Rd, Hawthorn VIC 3122, Australia

The Ian Potter Foundation Children's Garden

Kids' sessions planting vegetables or learning about wildlife in bamboo forest & wetland habitats.

Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria, Melbourne Gardens, Birdwood Ave, Melbourne VIC 3004, Australia

The Melbourne Central Clock

Melbourne Central, 300 Lonsdale St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

The Conservatory

298 Wellington Parade, East Melbourne VIC 3002, Australia

Edwards Park

· Dogs allowed

3207/219 Esplanade E, Port Melbourne VIC 3207, Australia

Lagoon Reserve

· Dogs allowed

81 Liardet St, Port Melbourne VIC 3207, Australia

Model Tudor Village

East Melbourne VIC 3002, Australia

Under The Clocks

295 Flinders St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

Pioneer Women's Memorial Garden

Alexandra Ave, Melbourne VIC 3004, Australia

The Fairies Tree

230-298 Wellington Parade, East Melbourne VIC 3002, Australia