A must for Melbournians and visitors. Gives a great local history as well as the usual museum treats. You can spend most of the day here very easily

Check out the archaeology exhibition of Afghan treasures saved when the National Museum was looted, and now emerged from safekeeping. Eye-popping gold from 2,000 years ago.

Kids free,adult A$10/-.worth it to rest in the spacious grounds.Easy parking and access.Good life science-insects,evolution,dinosaurs and kids museum.as a break from usual eating n shopping n sight seeing.after that went nearby Richmond Vietnam town for Pho etc.

The staff were friendly, the guards too. The info was adequate for foreign tourist thus you do not need a guide. Brochures and pamphlets available too.

Was a bit surprised that we needed to pay for entry as museums in other parts of the country are free! Our kids enjoyed most of the exhibits although found parts of the museum scary. Overall a nice way to spend an afternoon, the gardens were a lovely place to sit and rest too. Kid's area was enjoyed by our... More

The museum has so much relevant local history as well as indigenous history, It brings it alive. I also liked the interior gardens

This museum is always good for at least a half day or longer, ideal for children. The current exhibition is Treasures of Afghanistan, and the price of the ticket to that particular exhibition also gives you free entry to the rest of this very large museum. Treasures of Afghanistan is an absolute must - it's a fascinating insight into this... More

We love to visit the museum to see their main attractions and they never disappoint. You are taken to a different place and time.

There's always something worth seeing - the permanent exhibition is first rate and there are often seriously good temporary exhibitions, check the website ... http://museumvictoria.com.au/