Melbourne Museum

11 Nicholson St, Carlton VIC 3053, Australia

4.6(19,983 reviews)
Melbourne Museum, Carlton, Victoria

Melbourne Museum is a museum in Carlton, Victoria, rated 4.6 out of 5 from 19,983 visitor reviews. It ranks #1 of 2 landmarks in Carlton.

Melbourne Museum at a glance

Category
Museums
Rating
4.6 / 5
Reviews
19,983
Carlton rank
#1 of 2
National rank
#15 of 489

About Melbourne Museum

Melbourne Museum is one of 2 catalogued landmarks in Carlton, Victoria, sitting within the museums category. Among Carlton's landmarks it currently ranks #1 by visitor review volume, placing it among the city's most visited attractions.

Visitors rate Melbourne Museum 4.6 out of 5 across 19,983 reviews — an exceptional rating that puts it in the top tier of Australian landmarks. Within the museums category nationally it ranks #2 by review volume. Ratings on this site come from Google Maps visitor data and are refreshed periodically, so the figure above reflects recent visitor experience rather than a one-off snapshot.

On the national stage, Melbourne Museum ranks #15 of 489 Australian landmarks by review volume — the top 3%, placing it firmly among Australia's landmark elite. Within Victoria it sits at #3 of 93, and within the museums category it holds #2 of 54 Australia-wide. Its 4.6 rating runs above the museums average of 4.57, right in line with what visitors expect of this type of attraction.

Melbourne Museum is located at 11 Nicholson St, Carlton VIC 3053, Australia. The official website, linked above, is the best source for current opening hours and any entry requirements. Use the directions link for navigation, and the nearby and similar landmark lists below to fill out the rest of your time in Carlton. For the wider context, the Carlton city page ranks all 2 local landmarks side by side, and the Museums category page compares Melbourne Museum with similar attractions across Australia.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Melbourne Museum worth visiting?
Melbourne Museum is a museum in Carlton, Victoria, rated 4.6 out of 5 from 19,983 visitor reviews. It ranks #1 of 2 landmarks in Carlton.
Where is Melbourne Museum?
Melbourne Museum is located at 11 Nicholson St, Carlton VIC 3053, Australia.
What type of landmark is Melbourne Museum?
Melbourne Museum is categorised as museum. You can explore more museums across Australia on Landmarks Australia.
How highly is Melbourne Museum rated?
Melbourne Museum holds a 4.6 out of 5 rating from 19,983 visitor reviews — placing it among the highest-rated landmarks in Australia.
How popular is Melbourne Museum?
By visitor review volume, Melbourne Museum ranks #15 of 489 landmarks in Australia (top 3%), #3 of 93 in Victoria, and #1 of 2 in Carlton.
How does Melbourne Museum compare to other museums?
Among 54 museums catalogued across Australia, Melbourne Museum ranks #2 by review volume, and its 4.6 rating beats the category average of 4.57.
What landmarks are near Melbourne Museum?
The closest landmarks to Melbourne Museum are Carlton Gardens (242 m away), Eight Hour Day Monument (692 m away), Parliament Gardens (712 m away). All six nearest landmarks are listed in the distance table below.
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Closest Landmarks by Distance

  1. Carlton Gardens242 m
  2. Eight Hour Day Monument692 m
  3. Parliament Gardens712 m
  4. Old Melbourne Gaol759 m
  5. Chinatown Melbourne1.1 km
  6. The Melbourne Central Clock1.1 km

Rankings based on visitor ratings and review counts. Last updated October 2026.