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Melbourne Museum Opening Hours

Melbourne Museum's trading hours are the same every day: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, closed only on Christmas Day and Good Friday.

That single schedule covers the permanent galleries, but a few parts of the museum run on their own timing on top of it, see the tabs below for the Children's Gallery's timed sessions and the monthly after-hours program.

Planning what to see once you're inside? See what to expect at Melbourne Museum for accessibility, facilities and how long to allow.

When Things Are Open

The museum's permanent galleries — including Dinosaur Walk, the Forest Gallery, Bunjilaka Aboriginal Cultural Centre and Phar Lap — are open every day from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

The museum closes only twice a year: Christmas Day and Good Friday.

IMAX Melbourne, on site beneath the museum, runs its own separate film schedule that changes by title — check IMAX's own listing for session times on the day you plan to visit.

Melbourne Museum: Entry Ticket

Highlights

Discover Australia’s heritage through extensive exhibits.

See Horridus, the world’s best-preserved Triceratops.

Explore the award-winning First Peoples exhibition.

Wander through the immersive Forest Gallery rainforest.

Enjoy a family-friendly atmosphere with exhibits for all ages.

What Visitors Usually Ask

What are Melbourne Museum's opening hours?

The museum is open daily from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, closed only on Christmas Day and Good Friday.

Is the museum open on public holidays?

Yes, with two exceptions: the museum is closed on Christmas Day and Good Friday. It's open as usual on all other public holidays.

Do I need to book a specific time slot to enter the museum?

No, general admission doesn't require a timed slot. The exception is the Pauline Gandel Children's Gallery, which runs 50-minute timed-entry sessions that need a free separate booking.

What is Nocturnal: Museum After Dark?

It's an 18+ evening session held on the first Thursday of the month, 6:00 PM to 9:30 PM, with gallery access, talks, a DJ and drinks — a separate ticket from daytime admission.

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What should I know before I visit?

When’s the best time to visit to avoid crowds?

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