National Gallery of Victoria (NGV) is one of The 15 Best Places for Exhibits in Melbourne.

1. National Gallery of Victoria (NGV)

9.3
180 St Kilda Rd, Southbank, VIC
Art Gallery · Arts Precinct · 115 tips and reviews

mimmim: Great gallery, love the shop and exhibitions are always fascinating. Dali was amazing.

MelbourneLilyMelbourneLily: The best tea room in Melbourne, lovely staff and gorgeous gallery exhibits

Jessie S.Jessie S: My favourite gallery. Great atmosphere, constant exhibits, lovely areas to hang out (make sure you check out the back gardens) and attentive friendly staff.

Australian Centre for the Moving Image (ACMI) is one of The 15 Best Places for Exhibits in Melbourne.

2. Australian Centre for the Moving Image (ACMI)

8.9
Federation Square (at Flinders St), Melbourne, VIC
Museum · 60 tips and reviews

meetoo.com.aumeetoo.com.au: Game Masters is a fantastic exhibition for anyone who enjoys playing a video or arcade game... 150 of them to choose from! Read more.

meetoo.com.aumeetoo.com.au: Screen Worlds is a FREE and permanent exhibition at ACMI - follow the history of everything screen and sound related in Australia. Very interactive and suits all ages. Read more.

Lucy C.Lucy C: Become a member. It's worth it for plenty of preview screenings and special evening viewings of new exhibitions.

Melbourne Museum is one of The 15 Best Places for Exhibits in Melbourne.

3. Melbourne Museum

8.9
11 Nicholson St, Carlton, VIC
Museum · 103 tips and reviews

JareenJareen: If you're visiting Top Designs exhibition (and tweeting your visit), use the #topdesigns tag with your tweet!

herdianti w.herdianti wisesaputri: always has interesting temporary exhibition. WILD exhibition thats still on is awesome! free entry for student too!

James D.James Duncan: Always worth a visit. I love the human brain exhibit, but there is plenty of awesome stuff. And Free WiFi!

State Library of Victoria is one of The 15 Best Places for Exhibits in Melbourne.

4. State Library of Victoria

9.1
328 Swanston St, Melbourne, VIC
Library · Melbourne CBD · 122 tips and reviews

Eric W.Eric W: Super fast free wifi. Free exhibits too.

Ted H.Ted H: Open late, free wifi, lots of desks and power points, loads of up to date magazines, comfy seats, great exhibitions. Winner

Sam G.Sam Granleese: Several great spaces to read, use a computer or discover something new at an exhibition or live-event at the Wheeler Centre. This is a must-visit part of Melbourne.

The Ian Potter Centre: NGV Australia is one of The 15 Best Places for Exhibits in Melbourne.

5. The Ian Potter Centre: NGV Australia

8.4
Federation Sq (at Russell St), Melbourne, VIC
Art Museum · 29 tips and reviews

Todd H.Todd H: A ticket for the Jeff Wall Photography exhibition also gives you entry to Thomas Demand's show at NGV International.

Rob R.Rob R: The Melbourne Now exhibition is free and worth a look

Julia K.Julia Kate: For free exhibitions arrive at about 4pm you'll have plenty of time and there'll be less people :)

Immigration Museum is one of The 15 Best Places for Exhibits in Melbourne.

6. Immigration Museum

7.4
400 Flinders St, Melbourne, VIC
History Museum · Melbourne CBD · 18 tips and reviews

Patrick H.Patrick Halpin: The Leaving Dublin exhibit is fantastic.

Juliana D.Juliana Dominguez: Exposições maravilhosas. Trazem reflexões da história migratória e como as políticas migratórias influenciam a vida das pessoas. Migrar é um direito!

JJ: Great intro to history of immigration - eye-opening exhibition

Melbourne Zoo is one of The 15 Best Places for Exhibits in Melbourne.

7. Melbourne Zoo

8.4
Elliott Ave, Parkville, VIC
Zoo · 111 tips and reviews

StewartStewart: Be at the Lion Park by 1630, when the person announces that the exhibits are closed the Lions will roar.

Andres Z.Andres Zapata: Beautiful. Awesome exhibitions. Worth the money. You need at least 3 hours to fully enjoy it.

Mark S.Mark Strathmore: Great day out, just be aware that exhibits close 30 min prior to zoo closure. You need to plan to take that into account.

Royal Exhibition Building is one of The 15 Best Places for Exhibits in Melbourne.

8. Royal Exhibition Building

8.9
9 Nicholson St, Carlton, VIC
Monument · 26 tips and reviews

catherine c.catherine chan: affordable art exhibition..check it out

Nicole Gaye P.Nicole Gaye Pearson-Johnston: A wonderful building with a rich history. It’s currently being respectfully restored for us public to enjoy more of the building next year. The surrounding gardens and Museum next door are a Must-Do

Museum VictoriaMuseum Victoria: If you want to see inside the Royal Exhibition Building, head over to Melbourne Museum and check if the tour is on.

Arts Centre Melbourne is one of The 15 Best Places for Exhibits in Melbourne.

9. Arts Centre Melbourne

8.8
100 St Kilda Rd, Southbank, VIC
Opera House · 20 tips and reviews

Rachel R.Rachel Roth: Free exhibits, tours, and stage shows just a short walk from Flinders station

VenothVenoth: The design of this place is just amazing. Lovely architecture and rich with tradition.

Linda W.Linda W.: Check out the Jeffrey Smart painting 'Container Train in Landscape' in the foyer of the Fairfax Theatre. It's big and beautiful.

No Vacancy Gallery is one of The 15 Best Places for Exhibits in Melbourne.

10. No Vacancy Gallery

7.8
34-40 Jane Bell Ln, Melbourne, VIC
Art Gallery · Melbourne CBD · 2 tips and reviews

Pedro M.Pedro Merces: Great location and the bare space highlights the work being exhibited.

natalichkanatalichka: life drawing classes 7-9pm wednesdays are radness :: ::

State Library Lawn is one of The 15 Best Places for Exhibits in Melbourne.

11. State Library Lawn

8.4
328 Swanston St, Melbourne, VIC
Plaza · Melbourne CBD · 18 tips and reviews

RMIT U.RMIT University: Some excellent free exhibitions here regularly!

JohnJohn: Great meeting point, close to Melbourne Central Station. Site of many protests etc

Eilaf A.Eilaf Alqattan: Annoying birds :)

Akachochin is one of The 15 Best Places for Exhibits in Melbourne.

12. Akachochin

7.9
33 South Wharf Promenade, South Wharf, VIC
Japanese Restaurant · 22 tips and reviews

Rob R.Rob R.: Perfect place to eat if you're attending an exhibition on conference. It's right next to the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre!

Melissa H.Melissa Hong: As per other reviewers, pork belly and stuffed chicken wings were amazing! Sushi is very fresh. Also had the black sesame pannacotta and it was lovely. Wait staff were super polite and helpful

Mel K.Mel Kershaw: One of my favourites, everything is mouth-wateringly good.

National Sports Museum is one of The 15 Best Places for Exhibits in Melbourne.

13. National Sports Museum

7.5
Brunton Ave, Melbourne, VIC
Museum · Jolimont · 4 tips and reviews

Karl W.Karl Warden: Do not miss this!!! Such an awesome museum. The Olympics exhibition is outstanding!

Matt D.Matt Dawson: Got goosebumps looking at all the memorabilia. A must for any sports fan

Andrew H.Andrew Healan: watch people try to play their fight song next and wait for a brawl to erupt

Craft Victoria is one of The 15 Best Places for Exhibits in Melbourne.

14. Craft Victoria

7.5
31 Flinders Ln, Melbourne, VIC
Arts and Crafts Store · Melbourne CBD · 4 tips and reviews

Jessica C.Jessica Cola: WHY CLARE LOVES IT: "when you walk into Craft Victoria, there's nothing homogenised. It changes all the time, they have exhibitions & workshops, & it's a place where someone like me can go and enjoy."

Talia E.Talia Enright: Stocks Tessa Blazey's jewelry. Gorgeous stuff.

MyJulietteMyJuliette: nice place to go on a sunday afternoon.

SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium is one of The 15 Best Places for Exhibits in Melbourne.

15. SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium

7.6
King St, Melbourne, VIC
Aquarium · Melbourne CBD · 70 tips and reviews

Krystal R.Krystal Ruch: Great Penguin exhibit. If you travel on the SkyBus, pick up their tourist brochure at the ticket booth which includes a voucher for 20% discount on Melbourne Aquarium tickets!

Bill D.Bill Dimarelos: The penguin exhibit is great.

Lai P.Lai P Lon: 1st time look so closed at the penguins n love the sharks 🦈 and stingrays swims above ,off course, in future won’t not visiting any aquarium again, these sea life should be in their real homes!