Melbourne Museums - Melbourne is often proclaimed the cultural centre of Australia. Therefore it is worth a visit to one or more, if times allow, of the excellent and interesting museums. That way you’ll get to know the history and culture of Melbourne City and learn a lot about the background and heritage of this country.

1) Melbourne Museum
Carlton Gardens,
Carlton
Telephone: 13 11 02
Exhibits Aboriginal culture and learn about the story of Melbourne. Have a Living Forest Gallery and Interactive Cinema Experience. Also have a brightly coloured Children’s Museum.

2) Immigration Museum
Old Customs House,
400 Flinders Streets, Melbourne
Telephone: (+61) 03 9927 2700
Relate and bring it to life the stories of immigrant who made their journey to Melbourne and planted their roots here. A 17 metres ship that re-enact the travelling scene.

3) Scienceworks museum
2 Booker Street
Spotswood
Telephone: (+61) 03 9392 4800
Science and technology rule here. Hands on exhibitions, tours and live show are the main attractions.

4) Chinese Museum
22 Cohen Place
Telephone: (+61) 03 9663 1797
Display history of Chinese in Victoria. The highlight of the museum is the world's longest processional dragon.

5) Jewish Museum of Australia
26 Alma Road,
St. Kilda
Telephone: (+61) 03 9534 0083
Australia's rich Jewish heritage, arts, customs and religious are on display here.

6) Olympics Museum
Melbourne Cricket Ground,
Jolimont Street
Telephone : (+61) 03 9657 8879
International Olympics Committee endorsed museum. Showcase history of the Games and Gold medals.