
15 Things To Do in Melbourne When You’re in Town for the Australian Open
Add these off-the-court activities to your Melbourne itinerary for when you’re in between matches.
Explore the museum independently on a self-guided tour. In addition to an ever-changing program of temporary exhibitions, the Immigration Museum features several permanent collections. Highlights include the Identity exhibit, which explores how cultural heritage affects self-perception, and the Immigrant Stories section, which reveals the journeys of immigrants from across the globe. The Immigration Museum is a stop on the routes of most Melbourne hop-on hop-off bus tours, which allow you to create your own sightseeing itinerary.
The Immigration Museum is open year-round with closures on Good Friday and Christmas Day. It is recommended to put aside around two hours to fully explore the exhibitions.
The museum is easy to access via public transportation. You can take the free City Circle Tram to the Flinders Street & Market Street stop, or the paid #48, #55, #70, or #75 tram to the same stop. The museum is also close to a bicycle route along the William Street river, making it easy to access by bike.
Melbourne’s Immigration Museum boasts a prime location near the banks of the Yarra River. After visiting the museum, embark on a walk along the riverside promenade and stop at SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium, home to thousands of marine creatures; the Eureka Skydeck, for the best views of the city; and Federation Square, hailed as the city’s major creative hub.