Best Museums in Melbourne (2026)
Planning your next outing? These are 37 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.
37 spots
ACMI
Noteworthy institution celebrating film, television and gaming with exhibits, screenings and events.
Melbourne Museum
Modern building of an institution founded in 1854 containing dinosaur and regional history exhibits.
Old Melbourne Gaol
Now a museum with self & guided tours, this storied tri-level jail once housed notorious inmates.
Old Treasury Building
A 19th-century building with a museum showcasing the history of Melbourne & Victoria.
Australian Sports Museum
Museum featuring artifacts & interactive displays tracing the history of Australian sport.
Heide Museum of Modern Art
Unique modern art museum with 3 galleries & 7 hectares of gardens with imaginative sculptures.
Melbourne Tram Museum
Tourist Attractions in Richmond, Melbourne.
Immigration Museum
Multimedia exhibits documenting the history of immigration in Australia, plus a gift shop.
Hellenic Museum
Museums in Melbourne CBD, Melbourne.
Scienceworks (Museums Victoria)
Family-focused science & technology center featuring changing interactive exhibits & a planetarium.
Fox Classic Car Collection
Museums in Docklands, Melbourne.
TarraWarra Museum of Art
Exhibits of modern Australian art in an architecturally unique building next to a winery estate.
Jewish Museum of Australia
Museum since 1977 exploring Australia's Jewish culture & history through exhibits, programs & tours.
Melbourne Holocaust Museum
Museums in St Kilda, Melbourne.
Museum of Chinese Australian History
Exhibits chronicling the heritage & culture of Australia's Chinese community, plus a gift shop.
Fire Services Museum of Victoria
Museums in Richmond, Melbourne.
Islamic Museum of Australia
Museums in Brunswick, Melbourne.
Victoria Police Museum
Tourist Attractions in Docklands, Melbourne.
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 37 museums across Melbourne and surrounding suburbs, and we add and re-check venues regularly.