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
Victoria Police Museum
Tourist Attractions in Docklands, Melbourne.
The ANZ Banking Museum
Museums in Southbank, Melbourne.
Yarra Ranges Regional Museum
Museums in South Yarra, Melbourne.
National Communication Museum
Museums in Hawthorn, Melbourne.
Robin Boyd Foundation
Museums in South Yarra, Melbourne.
Justin Art House Museum - JAHM
Lookouts in Prahran, Melbourne.
The Johnston Collection
Museums in Fitzroy, Melbourne.
Shot Tower Museum
Late 19th-century tower used to make lead shot, now a museum enclosed in a shopping mall atrium.
Machu Picchu: Journey to the Lost City - Melbourne
Museums in Melbourne CBD, Melbourne.
MCC Museum
Museums in Richmond, Melbourne.
The Gothic Bank
Museums in Docklands, Melbourne.
Melbourne's Living Museum of the West
Museums in Brunswick, Melbourne.
Australian Museum of Performing Arts (AMPA)
Museums in St Kilda, Melbourne.
City of Melbourne Collection
Museums in Melbourne CBD, Melbourne.
Geoffrey Kaye Museum of Anaesthetic History
Museums in St Kilda, Melbourne.
Tribute Garden (Immigration Museum)
Museums in Melbourne CBD, Melbourne.
Medical History Museum
Tourist Attractions in Carlton, Melbourne.
Tiegs Zoology Museum
Museums in Brunswick, 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.