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Como House and Gardens | With the finest garden found in Melbourne and built in 1847, Como Historic House represents the finest of 19th Century grace in architecture. Note - Access to the house is by guided tour only. Link - Como House and Gardens | Phone +061 3 9827 2500 for further information. Only a short walk from South Yarra Station. | Cnr Williams Rd & Lechlade Ave VIC |
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Immigration Museum | More than 9 million people have migrated to Australia since 1788, and why. Link - Immigration Museum | Phone | Old Customs House in the heart of the city 400 Flinders Street VIC |
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La Trobe’s Cottage | Home of Victoria’s first governor, Charles Joseph La Trobe, and his family. He was responsible for establishing Melbourne’s library, university, museum, hospital and extensive parklands. Link - La Trobe’s Cottage | Phone +061 3 9656 9800 | Cnr Birdwood Avenue & Dallas Brooks Drive VIC |
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Melbourne Maritime Museum | Home to the Polly Woodside, a barque built in 1885. Link - Melbourne Maritime Museum | Phone +061 3 9656 9800 to find out when you can visit this ship. | Lorimer St VIC |
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Melbourne Museum | Revisit the days of Steam! Discover the people, technology and stories of the rich 150 year history of railways in Victoria.. Link - Melbourne Museum | Phone 13 11 02 | Cnr Nicholson and Gertrude Sts VIC |
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National Gallery of Victoria | The National Gallery of Victoria was the first national gallery in Australia - first opened its doors in 1861 and has the widest range of Australian art in the country. Link - National Gallery of Victoria | There are two locations - 180 St Kilda Road and Federation Square on the Yarra River. The Australian art is exhibited at the Federation Square location with international art on exhibit at 180 St Kilda Road. Phone +061 3 8620 2222 for more information. | 180 St Kilda Road VIC |
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Old Melbourne Gaol | The oldest prison in Victoria. Ned Kelly and the infamous gangster Squizzy Taylor were guests here, amongst many others. Experience the road to the gallows and gain a fascinating insight into what life was like in an 19th Century Prison. Link - Old Melbourne Gaol | Phone +061 3 8663 7228 for further information. | Russell Street between La Trobe and Victoria Sts VIC |
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Rippon Lea Estate and Mansion | Built in 1868, Rippon Lea Mansion is a large 19th century estate surrounded by beautiful gardens. You can visit this place and the gardens, now administered by the National Trust. | Phone +061 3 9523 6095. Located some 7kms from Melbourne?s CBD on Port Phillip Bay. | 192 Hotham St. VIC |
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Science Works Museum | Push it, pull it, spin it, bang it. Through hands-on exhibits, live demonstrations, tours, activities and shows, you"ll find science has never been quite this much fun. Link - Science Works Museum | Scienceworks open daily 10.00am - 4:30pm +613 9392 4800 | 2 Booker Street VIC |
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Sovereign Hill | 1850s goldfields township where real gold flows in the creek and history comes alive! Hands on Gold Panning and in the evening there is a multi-million dollar sound- and-light show, Blood on the Southern Cross, the dramatic story of the 1854 Eureka Uprising. Take time to see the Gold Museum as well. Link - Sovereign Hill | Ballarat is a comfortable 90 minute drive from Melbourne, then just follow the signs. Rail and bus tours available from Melbourne. Open 10am to 5pm every day except Christmas Day. | Sovereign Hill VIC |
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The Victorian Arts Centre | The Arts Centre is the flagship of the performing arts in Victoria and the focal point of Melbourne’s cultural precinct. The Arts Centre also has an important collection of Australian art, including paintings, sculptures, textiles, drawings and prints. Link - The Victorian Arts Centre | Short walk from Melbourne"s main railway station, Flinders Street Station. Phone | 100 St Kilda Road VIC |
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Photo: Federation Square has ACMI for film and movie buffs, as well as the National Gallery of Victoria Australiana Exhibits
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