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National Sports Museum

Melbourne Cricket Ground on Jolimont St | Gate 3, Olympic Stand, Melbourne, Victoria 3002, Australia
03 9657 8879
Ranked #30 of 157 attractions in Melbourne
4.5 of 5 stars 22 Reviews
Type: Museums
Owner description: Located at the MCG, the National Sports Museum presents world-class exhibitions of significant sporting artefacts. The museum houses the Australian...... more » Owner description: Located at the MCG, the National Sports Museum presents world-class exhibitions of significant sporting artefacts. The museum houses the Australian Gallery of Sport and Olympic Museum, the Sport Australia Hall of Fame, the Australian Cricket Hall of Fame, the Australian Football exhibition (including Australian Football Hall of Fame), Champions - Thoroughbred Racing Gallery and temporary exhibition areas addressing the sporting issues and events of the day. Interactive and audiovisual displays enhance the visitor experience. On days without major events on the arena, the museum enables public access to the Melbourne Cricket Club Museum and Library.The National Sports Museum also manages the MCG Tours. This is a vibrant, exciting and attractive mix of sporting information, cultural heritage, and interactive entertainment. The National Sports Museum serves the MCG’s match-day patronage, as well as catering for families, schools, seniors and tourist groups, seven days weekly. « less
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 25, 2012 NEW

Awesome family day out, especially during the cold winter months. Even easier if you are already at the 'G for a footy match, just call in & get in cheaper than on a non-footy day. So much to see and awesome interactive activities to keep the kids entertained as well. Very well thought out and exhibits often changing - also... More

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Hillside Victoria
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 16, 2012

If you r into sports this is the place to go. It covers all sports not just AFL & cricket. There are interacting this to do & a guide if needed. More

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Scottish Borders
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 8, 2012

Don't believe the leaflet which says give an hour and half for visiting if you are a sports fan - we were there for 2 and a half hours, and that included rushing through some bits! Even as a tourist from abroad, the displays on Australian sport and sporting heros were fascinating, with some incredible items on display. The bits... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 5, 2012

An incredibly diverse range of sporting memorabillia, worth the visit, for a good look at it all allow 4 hours, could be looked over in a hour if running short on time More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 1, 2012

The range of sporting information is very diverse. I thought it would be all cricket and AFL but they've got the history and artifacts for most common australian sports like horse racing and netball as well as cricket and afl More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 27, 2012

I am a sports fan especially tennis and AFL. This was an excellent museum for all sports lovers. I even found myself sitting watching a holigram of Shane Warne talk about his career. Get the audio headphones. It helped with so much more explanation. The AFL section is fantastic especially James Hird (not in person, I wish). Definitely take the... More

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Melbourne, Australia
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 26, 2012

I am not a sports buff, but still found it interesting and worth the visit More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 25, 2012

if u love or are instrestead in AFL and/or AFL history i recomend going here beacuse there is a lot of interesting facts and interactive activeites ! More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 12, 2012

I work there as a guide and everyone I ask loves the museum as there is something there for everyone, even sports themed crockery and porcelain for the china buffs. More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 10, 2012

Dropped in for a visit during the school holidays last year with my wife. Great setup with something to see more most people. Great interactive display for the kids More

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