Children's Gallery (Melbourne Museum), Melbourne Travel Guide

Getting There

• Public Transport

  Melbourne Museum is easily accessible by public transport. Take tram route 86 or 96 to Stop 11, Melbourne Museum, at the corner of Nicholson and Gertrude Streets. Alternatively, take the City Loop train to Parliament Station and walk approximately 15 minutes to the museum. Bus routes 250, 251, and 402 also stop near the museum on Rathdowne Street. A single fare on trams, trains, and buses within Melbourne is around $5.

• Walking

  Melbourne Museum is located on Nicholson Street, Carlton, just north of the city center. From Melbourne CBD, it's approximately a 20-minute walk. Head north on Swanston Street, then turn left onto Victoria Street. Continue onto Rathdowne Street, and the museum will be on your right.

• Taxi

  Taxis and ride-sharing services are readily available in Melbourne. A taxi from Melbourne CBD to the museum is a short ride, costing approximately $8 - $10, excluding tolls and potential surge pricing. Taxi and car share parking is available on Rathdowne Street.

• Parking

  The Melbourne Museum Carpark is located under the museum, accessible via Rathdowne Street or Nicholson Street. As of July 1, 2025, visitors can enjoy $25 parking by validating their ticket at the museum information desk. Hourly rates apply, with a maximum daily rate. Payment is card only. Alternatively, there are parking lots on the corner of Cardigan and Grattan St, and Paramount Car Park is within walking distance.