Family fun in Melbourne

The whole family will be excited by the fun activities and attractions to be found around Melbourne.

Play Along

You’ve probably played it in the living room, but now you can go deep into the world of real estate at Monopoly Dreams. This fully immersive and interactive experience features games, challenges and the chance to win Monopoly money at Melbourne Central. 

Fun and Games

The District is the heart of Docklands. Step into a world of optical illusions and larger-than-life murals at Australia’s first immersive, ‘trick art’ gallery ArtVo, or go for a spin on the ice at O’Brien Icehouse. Catch the latest blockbusters at the ultimate state-of-the-art Hoyts cinema complex, where every seat is a powered recliner. Go bowling, try the dodgem cars or play arcade games at Archie Brother’s Cirque Electriq. If you’re feeling hungry, there are more than 30 food and dining options.

Gaming and Comics

For entertainment of another kind – for arcade games or PC gaming, kids can get their fill at Fortress Melbourne at Melbourne Central. Or, if their holiday money is burning a hole in their pockets, they might like to browse the shelves of All Star Comics, where there are toys and t-shirts as well as comic books. If they love a puzzle, Mind Games on Swanston Street is another great option, especially for strategy card games the whole family can play.

Museums and Aquariums

Discover thousands of aquatic animals at the award-winning SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium, and explore the four enchanting worlds. New to the attraction is Night on the Reef. As you journey through the aquarium, you’ll get close to playful penguins, huge sharks, massive sawfish, majestic stingrays, beautiful seahorses, thousands of tropical fish and much more.

Bring your curious and artistic mind to the Science Gallery Melbourne, one of only eight galleries in the worldwide Global Science Gallery Network. The exhibitions at Melbourne Museum’s Children’s Gallery combine hands-on exploration and discovery, open-ended play-based learning, extraordinary immersive environments and unique objects from the collection.

Art and Nature

Don’t miss out on exploring the State Library Victoria, which offers a yearly calendar of programs and events for children and families. ArtPlay brings together children (from babies to 13 years of age) and artists to explore and create innovative experiences that encourage self expression and playful exchange.

Ready to have some family fun? Buy your SkyBus Melbourne City Express tickets online now.