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Melbourne History Tour – Melbourne Museum
Highlights
- Discover iconic artefacts at Melbourne Museum, revealing the hidden stories that shape the city's rich history.
- Uncover treasures in the Melbourne Story gallery, exploring the monumental impact of Victoria's gold rush on the region.
- Learn about Melbourne's famous grid layout, gaining insights into the city's unique development and planning.
- Experience the legacy of Phar Lap, connecting with a beloved racehorse that captured the nation's heart during tough times.
Discover the most iconic artefacts of Melbourne’s past at Melbourne Museum, where you’ll join a knowledgeable guide in a tour across the decades to hear the hidden stories of what made Melbourne the city it is today.
During your tour, uncover the treasures of the Melbourne Story gallery. Learn about the monumental impact of Victoria’s gold rush, the fascinating story behind Melbourne’s famous grid layout, and the enduring legacy of Phar Lap, the beloved racehorse that captured the nation’s heart during the Great Depression.
Tour details
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Available from 8 August 2024 to 1 December 2025
Features
Service facilities
Actively welcomes people with access needs.
Operation information
Museums Victoria Tours
Museums Victoria is the largest museum organisation in the southern hemisphere, home to three museums – Melbourne Museum, Immigration Museum and Scienceworks – as well as IMAX Melbourne, a leading museum-based research institute and the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Royal Exhibition Building.
Discover the wonder of Museums Victoria’s extensive collection of science, natural history and social history artifacts with a knowledgeable museum guide as they share the history and stories that have shaped Victoria into the vibrant place it is today.
Accreditations
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Quality Tourism Accreditation
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Sustainable Tourism Accreditation by ATIC
Memberships
- Victoria Tourism Industry Council
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