10 Family Friendly Places to Experience in Melbourne Australia

As a family one of the things we enjoy doing is exploring.  Over the years we've explored some wonderful places in Melbourne Australia that have left a lasting impression on us. Today I'd like to share 10 wonderful treasures that Melbourne has to offer you and your family.

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Victorian Police Museum

• They are open Monday to Friday 
• Entry is via gold coin donation.
• Location: 637 Flinders Street, Docklands,World Trade Center
• You are allowed to take photographs inside this museum as long as it's without a flash.
•  The Museum is located on the Mezzanine Level of the World Trade Center. 
• Victorian Police Museum Website

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Healsville Sanctuary

•  Melbourne has three sister zoo's.  Healsville Sanctuary specializes in Australian animals.
• There are eleven zoo highlights to enjoy.  I recommend you set aside a full day to enjoy this zoo.  
• Children can enjoy this zoo for free on weekends and during school holidays.  Admission fees do apply for adults
• View a map of the zoo here
• Healsville Sanctuary Website
• Location:  Badger Creek Road, Healesville

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Shrine of Remembrance

• Entry is FREE to the shrine
• Open daily from 10 am to 5 pm
• The shrine is located at Birdwood Avenue and St Kilda Road, 
• There are special events held through out the year which are open to the public. 

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Immigration Museum

Immigration Museum

• Entry is FREE for children and admission fees do apply for Adults.
• The museum is located at 400 Flinders Street in Melbourne.
• Open daily from 10 am to 5 pm
• There are permanent exhibitions and temporary exhibitions to see. 

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Collingwood Children's Farm

Collingwood Children's Farm

• Admission fees do apply.
• The museum is located at 18 St Heliers St, Abbotsford.
• Open daily from 9:15 am to 4:30 pm
• The farm hosts a number of events a year.  Find a calendar here

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National Library of Victoria

National Library of Victoria

• Entry is FREE.
• The museum is located at 328 Swanston Street, Melbourne.
• Opening hours
  
  • Library Mon–Thurs 10am–9pm, Fri–Sun 10am–6pm
  • Galleries daily 10am–5pm (Keith Murdoch Gallery till 9pm Thurs)
• The library has some wonderful things on offer
  
  • Outside-in cinema
  • Guided Tours
  • Browse Newspapers, journals etc
  • Listen to music & watch films
  • Visit a gallery.
  • Play Games.
  • School Holiday Programs

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Metropolitan Fire Station (Eastern Hill Fire Station) Source: Wikimedia Commons

Eastern Hill Fire Station

• Entry: FREE
• Day: Every Friday, Except Good Friday and Christmas Day
• Time: 10.30 am
• Location: Eastern Hill Fire Station, 456 Albert St, EAST MELBOURNE (entrance off Gisborne St)
• Duration: One hour (approximately)
• Eastern Hill Fire Station Fire Safety Website

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Victoria Fire Services Museum

Fire Services Museum Victoria  

After an informative fire safety morning at Eastern Hill Fire Station take a turn next door to explore the Fire Services Museum.

• This museum is open to the public on 
• Thursday & Friday 9 am - 3 pm
  Sundays 10 am - 4 pm
  Groups on other days by prior arrangement.
• Admission fees do apply. 
• Location: 39 Gisborne Street, East Melbourne

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St James Old Cathedral

• Melbourne's oldest church (1848 - present)
• The museum part of the church holds treasures from the early days of the colony of Melbourne. 
• Location: Corner of King and Batman Street West Melbourne.
• Admission: Free

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Melbourne Museum 

•  Open daily from 10 am to 5 pm
• Admission Fees do apply for adults.  Children 0-16 FREE
• There are temporary and permanent exhibitions. Our favourites are:  Dinosaur Walk, Melbourne Story and Marine Life
• Location:  11 Nicholson Street, Carlton

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Summer Road Trip Ideas from Around the World

USA

• Bar Harbor, Maine at Playground Parkbench
• DC to NY Baseball Trip at Sunny Day Family
• Indianapolis, Indiana at Mom Inspired Life
• Upstate NY / Finger Lakes at My Joy-Filled Life
• Sandusky/Put in Bay at Something 2 Offer
• Venice and Santa Monica Beach at Rhythms of Play
• Charlotte NC at Beauty in the Mess
• Newport, RI at Be Fed Again
• Martin County, FL at Word Traveling
• Philadelphia, PA at The Fraggle Momma
• Cross-Country RV Trip at On Parenting
• Frankfort, Michigan at Purposeful Homemaking

UK

• Northumberland, England at Peakle Pie
• Scotland at Witty Hoots
• North Norfolk Coast at Travelled So Far

Australia

• Melbourne Australia at Every Bed of Roses

Canada

• Grand Bend Beach and Bayfield at HEN Family
• Algonquin Park, Ontario at Kitchen Counter Chronicles
• Niagara Falls (New York & Ontario) at I Choose Joy

Spain

• Santander to Girona at In The Playroom