things to do with kids in Melbourne
Melbourne is packed with family-friendly museums, parks, and attractions. many of the best experiences are free, and the tram network makes getting around with kids easy.
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nature & animals
Melbourne Zoo
$$$one of the world's oldest zoos with a trail of the elephants, butterfly house, and daily keeper talks.
Royal Botanic Gardens
freespacious gardens with a dedicated children's garden, lake, and wide paths perfect for prams and scooters.
Healesville Sanctuary
$$native wildlife park where kids can see platypus, koalas, and wombats in natural bush settings.
museum & learning
Scienceworks
$$hands-on science museum with a planetarium, lightning room, and the brilliant Sportsworks gallery for active kids.
Melbourne Museum
$$natural history, dinosaurs, a rainforest gallery, and the children's gallery with hands-on nature play.
National Gallery of Victoria (NGV)
freefree permanent collection plus family-focused exhibitions. the NGV kids programs run during school holidays.
attraction
Luna Park Melbourne
$$heritage amusement park on the St Kilda foreshore with rides from toddler-friendly to thrill-seekers.
Puffing Billy Railway
$$historic steam train ride through the Dandenong Ranges — kids love dangling their legs over the open carriages.
indoor
SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium
$$$walk through the underwater oceanarium, visit the penguin playground, and touch starfish in the rockpool zone.
LEGOLAND Discovery Centre
$$indoor LEGO experience with rides, build-and-play zones, a 4D cinema, and a miniland of Melbourne landmarks.
free things to do in Melbourne
- •Royal Botanic Gardens — South Yarra
- •National Gallery of Victoria (NGV) — Southbank
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