Please note that some of the leading museums in Australia are located in Melbourne and are definitely worth a visit during your next trip.
The Melbourne travel guide has made a selection of the most popular Melbourne museums and they are also very interesting for families with children visiting Melbourne.
» Old Melbourne Gaol Museum - Russell Street - Tel: 03-9663 7228
One of the most entertaining and interesting Melbourne museums is the Old Melbourne Gaol which is the oldest jail in the state of Victoria. One of the most famous people to have stayed at the Old Melbourne Gaol is Ned Kelly who was put do death there in 1880.
This outstanding Melbourne museum is open daily for visitors from 09:30 until 17:00.
» Melbourne Museum - Carlton Gardens - Tel: 131102 (only local calls)
The newest and grandest of all the Melbourne museums is the new Melbourne museums which is located at the Carlton gardens.
This excellent Melbourne restaurant in fact houses a number of museums including the Children's museum, Bunjilaka museum (Aboriginal history) and the Gallery of Life which offers information on the flora and fauna of Melbourne and the state of Victoria.
The Melbourne Museum is open daily from 10:00 until 18:00
» Australian Racing Museum - Station Street
One of the most popular Melbourne museums among Australians is the Australian Racing Museum which offers information about the Australian horse racing history and industry.
Many Australians love the horse races and the gambling that is involved with horse racing so it should come as no surprise that the Australian Racing Museum is much visited by domestic visitors.
