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Aperture Photography Tours

Tue 27 Oct, 08:00

St Paul's Cathedral

The Melbourne Street Photo Tour takes you to the city's best vantage points, ranging from people watching and street art filled laneways, to local landmarks and rooftop views of the city. This three-hour private tour teaches photography…

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Laneways and Lattes Walking Tour

Tue 27 Oct, 09:00

Federation Square

Melbourne doesn’t just drink coffee, it lives and breathes it. On this two-hour walking tour, you’ll explore the stories behind the city’s famous laneway culture and discover how Melbourne’s love affair with espresso helped shape its…

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State Library Victoria Unlocked

Tue 27 Oct, 09:15

State Library Victoria

Join an exclusive 9.15am guided tour and experience State Library Victoria’s grand Dome and hidden spaces before the doors open to the public. Ever heard of the ‘Chief Shusher’? Wonder what’s buried beneath the Library’s floors? Or gazed…

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Genevieve Gadd-Carolan: Always A Student

Tue 27 Oct, 10:00

Victorian Artists Society

Inspired by Charles Hawthorne’s maxim, 'A great painter is always a student', Genevieve Gadd-Carolan's exhibition offers a glimpse into her artistic journey thus far - a journey shaped by challenge, joy and insatiable wonder. Above all it…

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City Highlights Express Cruise

Tue 27 Oct, 10:00

Federation Wharf

Short on time but want to experience the best of Melbourne from the water? The City Highlights Express Cruise is the perfect way to soak up the sights – fast! This 45-minute round-trip cruise takes you both upstream and downstream along…

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Shadows in the Dark

Tue 27 Oct, 10:00

Queen Victoria Market

Discover one of Melbourne’s most unique experiences with the Shadows Beneath the Market – Queen Victoria Market Paranormal Tour by Hide and Seek Paraquest. Set within the iconic Queen Victoria Market, this guided walking tour explores the…

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Threads of Grace: The Evolution of Chinese Attire

Tue 27 Oct, 10:00

Museum of Chinese Australian History

Step into the world of traditional Chinese dress and discover the beauty of centuries of craftsmanship, artistry and cultural expression in the exhibition Threads of Grace. Featuring garments, accessories and armour inspired by styles…

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Making Memoir of a Snail

Tue 27 Oct, 10:00

ACMI

To coincide with the international premiere of Academy Award-winning writer / director Adam Elliot's Memoir of a Snail during the Melbourne International Film Festival (MIFF), ACMI is displaying a series of handmade sets, props and…

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Maria Radun: In the Moment

Tue 27 Oct, 10:00

Victorian Artists Society

In the Moment brings together a collection of recent oil paintings inspired by the diverse landscapes of Victoria's Mornington Peninsula. From rugged coastlines and the shifting hues of the ocean, to open farmland, native bush, and wide…

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Andrew Browne: Lux Sublimata

Tue 27 Oct, 10:00

Tolarno Galleries

Explore Lux Sublimata, Melbourne artist Andrew Browne's new exhibition of photo-based imagery on satin banners. Echoing unstretched paintings, these satin banners incorporate a compelling array of imagery based on manipulated photographic…

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History Month

Tue 27 Oct, 10:00

Royal Historical Society of Victoria

Every October, Victoria comes alive with history during History Month. Everyone is welcome to participate, from major cultural institutions to local community groups, schools, families and individuals. Across Victoria, historical…

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Tiny Tours: Big Adventures for Little Explorers

Tue 27 Oct, 10:00

Melbourne Museum

Light the spark of curiosity and explore the museum like you never have before. Young imaginations and little explorers can embark on unforgettable adventures through the museum. Designed especially for children and their adults, Tiny…

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Twenty Melbourne Painters Society 108th Annual Exhibition

Tue 27 Oct, 10:00

Victorian Artists Society

In 1918, the rebellious founding members of the Twenty Melbourne Painters Society (TMPS) stormed out of the Victorian Artists Society (VAS) in protest at Max Meldrum being unseated as VAS president. The TMPS has flourished ever since as a…

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Future Dreaming

Tue 27 Oct, 10:00

The Torch Project

Future Dreaming 2026: Voices Beyond the Walls is a powerful exhibition presenting 217 original artworks created by First Nations artists across fifteen correctional facilities in Victoria. Centred on self-expression, cultural connection,…

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Shop and the City Walking Tour

Tue 27 Oct, 10:30

Flinders Street Station

Step into Melbourne’s enchanting boutique world and wander through a maze of iconic laneways and historic arcades, immersed in the city’s celebrated café culture, where the aroma of world-renowned coffee lingers and Melbourne’s creative…

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Preschool Storytime

Tue 27 Oct, 10:30

North Melbourne Library

Share the wonder of books with your preschooler at North Melbourne Library storytime with stories, songs, rhymes and activities. Ages 3 to 5 years; no bookings necessary. Programs run during school terms and stop during school holidays.…

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Songbirds

Tue 27 Oct, 10:30

Kathleen Syme Library and Community Centre

Songs, rhymes and stories will engage your budding bookworm’s mind and introduce them to the fun and rhythm of language. Age: newborn to 18 months. Programs run during school terms and stop during school holidays. Term 1: Monday 2…

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The God In Small Things: Group Exhibition

Tue 27 Oct, 11:00

Hero Building

An exhibition of contemporary jewellery, curated by Anna Davern for Radiant Pavilion 2026. Emerging from the deliberately hopeful question: can jewellery save the world? It offers a way to consider small, intimate objects as sites of…

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Melbourne Paint Lab Art Workshop

Tue 27 Oct, 11:00

The Blender Studios

Melbourne Paint Lab is a unique and immersive art experience designed to showcase the city's rich street art culture to local residents and guests from around the world. By offering a hands-on exploration of Melbourne's dynamic art scene,…

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Lean In

Tue 27 Oct, 11:00

Craft Victoria

Lean In brings together new work by three of Australia’s most innovative and established contemporary jewellers - Laura Deakin, Dr Marian Hosking and Dr Blanche Tilden. This exhibition showcases jewellery and objects created through a…

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