Melbourne is the capital city of the state of Victoria, Australia. This city is very suitable as a tourist destination for families with children. Melbourne presents a fun style of vacation while studying. You can invite your children to visit world-class museums and art galleries or go to the zoo.

Here are 15 of the best things to do in Melbourne with kids:

Melbourne Museum presents a variety of things that people are looking for, ranging from natural history and culture. This place is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Australia and won the “Best Tourist Attraction” at the Australian Tourism Awards in 2011.

The location of this museum is in Carlton Gardens, which has been open since 2000. Here, you can see the history of the development of the city of Melbourne, forest galleries, science galleries, and more. If you go to the Melbourne Museum with children, a Children's Gallery is specially designed for children.

[Open hours: 09.00 a.m. – 05.00 p.m. daily]

The next what to do in Melbourne is going to the Royal Botanic Garden. This place is perfect for relaxing and enjoying nature. There's a lot of fun that you can do at the Royal Botanic Garden, and it's no wonder the Royal Botanic Garden is always full of visitors. Every year, this place can accommodate 1,900,000 visitors.

At the Royal Botanic Garden, you can see a variety of flowers, rainforest flora, and various types of animals. Then, there is a Children's Garden which is fun for children.

[Open hours: 7.30 a.m. to 5.30 p.m. daily]

If you're on vacation in Melbourne with kids, consider taking them to Phillip Island, which is home to various types of animals. Some of these animals are rare in Asia, such as the giant penguin, which can be found here. One of the highlights is the penguin parade that takes place at sunset. Every day, the penguins return home from the sea to their burrows, making for a fun and impressive show that will delight children.

[Open hours: 09.00 a.m. – 07.00 p.m. daily, but the Penguin Parade opens at 05.00 p.m.]

Melbourne Zoo is home to over 300 animal species from around the world. It is located in Royal Park, Parkville, which is 2.5 km from Melbourne city center.

The zoo is divided into several sections, including the African rainforest, which is home to gorillas and lemurs, and the Asian rainforest, which is home to elephants, orangutans, otters, and tigers. The Australian section contains koalas, kangaroos, wombats, native birds, goannas, and more. Additionally, there are Butterfly Houses, Reptile Houses, Wild Sea, and other attractions to explore.

[Open hours: 09.00 a.m. – 5 p.m. daily]

Hotel recommendation: Parkville Motel

Parkville Motel offers attractive facilities with impressive service. This is the right accommodation to stay in Melbourne.

Eureka Skydeck (before Melbourne Skydeck) is near the Yarra River. This is the highest point in Melbourne, and visitors can see the beautiful view of the city of Melbourne from above. You can see the Dandenong Ranges, Albert Park Lake, and Port Phillip Bay from here. Visitors can also experience The Edge, a glass cube extending from the 88th floor of the Eureka Skydeck, which offers a different viewpoint of the city.

Hotel recommendation: Mercure Melbourne Southbank

Mercure Melbourne Southbank offers an unforgettable stay. This hotel has staff ready to help guests 24 hours, making you feel at home while here.

[Open hours: 12.00 p.m. – 09.00 p.m. daily]

MOPA is the museum of play and art. This place is very immersive for kids; they can learn, play, create, and explore. Here, there are play-based learning facilities that are already popular in the world. Different exhibits and daily activities help develop children's cognitive skills from 1 to 8 years.

[Open hours: Monday to Friday, 09.30 a.m. – 04.00 p.m.; Saturday, Sunday, and School Holidays, 09.00 a.m. – 05.00 p.m.]

Scienceworks is an interactive science museum that is a place to learn technology and science. In this place, you can see a planetarium, exhibitions, and lots of big machines here. Taking your kids to Scienceworks is the right choice, this place is fun but can add their insight. No need to worry if the kids are running around, this place is very safe because the room is closed.

Hotel recommendation: Four Points by Sheraton Melbourne Docklands

Four Points by Sheraton Melbourne Docklands is ready to provide a stay experience with exclusive services and complete facilities.

[Open hours: 10 a.m. – 4.30 p.m. daily]

Moonlit Sanctuary is an award-winning wildlife park in Melbourne. Here you can get memorable experiences with Australian wildlife. You can interact with more than 70 species of Australia, including rare animals.

Some fun activities visitors can do in Moonlit Sanctuary are hugging adorable koalas, feeding kangaroos and wallabies, and seeing various colorful birds. Then, there are still other types of animals that amaze.

[Open hours: 09.30 a.m. – 04.00 p.m. daily]

The Heide Museum of Modern Art has a modern and contemporary art collection. This is an interesting place to visit with family and children—the location of the Heide Museum of Modern Art in the suburb of Melbourne.

The area of the museum building is around 6.5 hectares which houses a collection of more than 3,600 works of art. The architecture of this building is so impressive you can take photos with the background of the building.

[Open hours: Tuesday to Sunday, 10.00 a.m. – 05.00 p.m.; closed on Monday]

The Melbourne Cricket Ground, also known as The G, is the iconic stadium for the national cricket team in Australia. Visitors to this stadium can take a tour or watch the ongoing match.

The Melbourne Cricket Club founded the stadium, one of the biggest stadiums in the world. Location of the stadium near Melbourne Park. Besides sporting events, concerts, and cultural events are often held at The Melbourne Cricket Ground.

[Open hours: 10.00 a.m. – 03.00 p.m. daily]

Hotel recommendation: Sofitel Melbourne On Collins

You can choose Sofitel Melbourne On Collins as your accommodation while on vacation in Melbourne. This luxury hotel is ready to pamper you with the facilities and services provided during your stay.

Melbourne Museum of Immigration contains the story of immigration to Australia. Here, you can see various interactive exhibits and redesigned migrant boats. This museum presents an interesting experience. You can find funny to sad stories from the history of people who immigrated to Australia.

[Open hours: 10.00 a.m. – 05.00 p.m. daily]

Hotel recommendation: W Melbourne

W Melbourne is a hotel located not far from North Melbourne Railway Station, about 2.13 km. This hotel offers super service with excellent facilities that make your vacation enjoyable.

Queen Victoria Market is a place where you can find souvenirs and gifts. Here, you can find more than 700 booths located on an area of 17 hectares. Items that you can find at Queen Victoria Market are jewelry, clothing, and food.

[Open hours: Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday at 06.00 a.m. – 03.00 p.m.; Saturday at 06.00 a.m. – 04.00 p.m.; Sunday at 09.00 a.m. – 04.00 p.m.]

Luna Park is an amusement park that you can visit while in Melbourne. You can take your kids to Luna Park because there are rides for all ages. In addition, here you can find a variety of food and drinks. The location of Luna Park is in Port Phillip Bay in St Kilda.

[Open hours: 11.00 a.m. – 10.00 p.m. daily]

Melbourne Zoo Twilight is a special event at Melbourne Zoo. Here, you can watch animal shows, live music, and enjoy various foods and drinks. This event does not occur every day, only a few moments when there is an event. Music genres at Melbourne Zoo Twilight are very diverse, from country, folk, modern pop, to rock n roll.

[Open hours: 05.00 p.m. – 09.00 p.m., selected dates]

The Christmas Festival in Melbourne is a festive event that takes place in Melbourne during Christmas. You can find lighting exhibitions, markets, and many fun activities during the festival.

[Open hours: Varies]

These are just a few of the many things to do in Melbourne with kids. With so much to see and do, you will have a great time exploring this vibrant city. Use Traveloka to book flights, hotels, and famous places.

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