NatureSouth Yarra4.8 ★(1,942 logs)
DISTANCE2.8 km
AGE BAND2–10 yrs
DURATION1–2 hours
SETTING / ENTRY
OutdoorFREE
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Melbourne Museum Children's Gallery
Dig, build and dress up through 150 years of play
LocationCarlton · 2.1 km from CBD
DurationHalf day
Safety & ComfortOpen Park · Cafe On Site
✓ Daily, 10:00–17:00
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MuseumsCarlton4.8 ★(2,874 logs)
DISTANCE2.1 km
AGE BAND3–10 yrs
DURATIONHalf day
SETTING / ENTRY
Rainproof$
PlaygroundsSt Kilda4.7 ★(2,210 logs)
DISTANCE6.5 km
AGE BAND2–12 yrs
DURATION1–2 hours
SETTING / ENTRY
OutdoorFREE
MuseumsSpotswood4.7 ★(1,533 logs)
DISTANCE7.2 km
AGE BAND4–12 yrs
DURATIONHalf day
SETTING / ENTRY
Rainproof$
AnimalsCollingwood4.8 ★(1,876 logs)
DISTANCE4.0 km
AGE BAND2–10 yrs
DURATIONHalf day
SETTING / ENTRY
Outdoor$
CreativeDocklands4.5 ★(1,204 logs)
DISTANCE2.5 km
AGE BAND4–14 yrs
DURATION1–2 hours
SETTING / ENTRY
Rainproof$$
SportBlackburn4.6 ★(987 logs)
DISTANCE14.5 km
AGE BAND3–14 yrs
DURATION1–2 hours
SETTING / ENTRY
Rainproof$$
Water funAlbert Park4.6 ★(1,108 logs)
DISTANCE3.2 km
AGE BAND3–14 yrs
DURATIONHalf day
SETTING / ENTRY
Outdoor$
AnimalsSouthbank4.5 ★(2,456 logs)
DISTANCE1.1 km
AGE BAND3–12 yrs
DURATIONHalf day
SETTING / ENTRY
Rainproof$$
NatureSt Kilda4.9 ★(1,327 logs)
DISTANCE6.9 km
AGE BAND4–14 yrs
DURATION1 hour
SETTING / ENTRY
OutdoorFREE
| REF / TITLE | CATEGORY | DISTRICT | DISTANCE | AGE BAND | DURATION | SETTING | ENTRY | VERDICT | ACTION |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nature | South Yarra | 2.8 km | 2–10 yrs | 1–2 hours | Outdoor | FREE | 4.8 ★1,942 logs | Brief | |
| Museums | Carlton | 2.1 km | 3–10 yrs | Half day | Rainproof | $ | 4.8 ★2,874 logs | Brief | |
| Playgrounds | St Kilda | 6.5 km | 2–12 yrs | 1–2 hours | Outdoor | FREE | 4.7 ★2,210 logs | Brief | |
| Museums | Spotswood | 7.2 km | 4–12 yrs | Half day | Rainproof | $ | 4.7 ★1,533 logs | Brief | |
| Animals | Collingwood | 4.0 km | 2–10 yrs | Half day | Outdoor | $ | 4.8 ★1,876 logs | Brief | |
| Creative | Docklands | 2.5 km | 4–14 yrs | 1–2 hours | Rainproof | $$ | 4.5 ★1,204 logs | Brief | |
| Sport | Blackburn | 14.5 km | 3–14 yrs | 1–2 hours | Rainproof | $$ | 4.6 ★987 logs | Brief | |
| Water fun | Albert Park | 3.2 km | 3–14 yrs | Half day | Outdoor | $ | 4.6 ★1,108 logs | Brief | |
| Animals | Southbank | 1.1 km | 3–12 yrs | Half day | Rainproof | $$ | 4.5 ★2,456 logs | Brief | |
| Nature | St Kilda | 6.9 km | 4–14 yrs | 1 hour | Outdoor | FREE | 4.9 ★1,327 logs | Brief |
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What can we do with kids in Melbourne if it starts raining right now?
Head to one of Melbourne's five indoor weather-proof sanctuaries: Scienceworks Lightning Room, Melbourne Museum Children's Gallery, SEA LIFE Aquarium, ArtVo Immersive Gallery, or BOUNCEinc Blackburn.
Do any of these activities require booking ahead for today?
Parks, playgrounds, and Collingwood Children's Farm welcome spontaneous walk-ins with instant entry. For Scienceworks and Museum galleries, booking an online ticket on your phone while on the tram guarantees immediate entry.
Where can we park easily with a pram today?
Collingwood Children's Farm, MSAC, and Blackburn BOUNCE offer direct step-free parking within 50 meters of entry gates.