Welcome to Melbourne—the city that dances to its own beat, where laneways whisper secrets, and every corner reveals a new adventure. As you attend the MFAA Conference, don't miss the chance to immerse yourself in the vibrant tapestry of Melbourne's experiences. We've put together a guide of things to do and see while in town. For more inspiration, head to Visit Victoria.
While you’re in Melbourne for the conference, why not catch an exhilarating AFL game? Round 20 promises exciting clashes, and attending a match is a fantastic way to immerse yourself in the local sporting culture. Here are the upcoming games:
The immersive Melbourne hit returns to transform Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne after dark with a reimagined trail and brand new installations. Surround yourself with the interactive Submergence as well as the beloved Winter Cathedral and Laser Garden at Fern Gully.
Enjoy delicious food at the welcome zone, along with tasty treats at The Terrace Food Hall.
Visitors to Lightscape make their way along a winding trail through Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne’s landscape, awash in artistic lighting design. Along the way, they’ll encounter large lighting sculptures, colourful lighting effects and an accompanying soundscape.
More informationEmbrace the interconnectivity of everything with Memo Akten's multi-screen work exploring the merging of human and non-human consciousness – via the coded AI musings of octopus-like digital beings.
Originally beginning as an NFT collection on the ecologically friendly blockchain Tezos, Memo Akten's eight-channel video installation, Distributed Consciousness, features 256 unique images of octopus-like Tentacular Critters created with custom Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning coded by the artist.
More informationMonopoly Dreams Melbourne is a fully immersive and interactive Monopoly experience, featuring games, challenges and the chance to win Monopoly Money.
Try your hand at cracking Mr. Monopoly's vault, explore the Water Works and Electric Company, make a grab for cash at the Bank, and take a Chance at interactive games. Just try your best to avoid Jail.
Walk through the fabled streets of Monopoly City and visit all the board game classics brought to life: fix the broken pipes, get the power pumping, and take a mugshot in the jail.
Pharaoh is a landmark exhibition that celebrates three thousand years of ancient Egyptian art and culture. Through more than 500 works, including monumental sculpture, architecture, temple statuary, exquisite jewellery, papyri, coffins and a rich array of funerary objects, the exhibition unpacks the phenomenon of pharaoh, those all-powerful kings claiming a divine origin.
The exhibition comprises seven thematic sections that explore the pharaoh’s roles and duties, including as the high priest officiating in temples, the head of the country’s administration, the leader of the army and the head of the royal family.
Explore top bars and restaurants throughout Melbourne.
Bouvardia
Nestled in an intimate second-storey space on the corner of Russell and Bourke Streets, a cocktail bar serving some of the most innovative drinks in the city.
Nick and Nora's
Nick & Nora’s is a cocktail and champagne bar that brings the golden era of glamorous and decadent post prohibition soirees to the modern day, in the heart of Melbourne.
Whisky and Alement
Whisky and Alement is now a whisky bar that rivals the best in the world in terms of both its offering and its atmosphere.
Gimlet at Cavendish House
In a landmark 1920s building on leafy Russell Street, our cocktail bar and dining room bring classic European charm to the heart of Melbourne.
Serai Kitchen
Watch the chefs prepare fresh food daily in the open kitchen at the chef’s omakase table or relax in the restaurant and bar with a glass of vin naturel selections or signature cocktails.
Il Solito Posto
Set in a sub-basement in the heart of Melbourne’s CBD, Il Solito Posto has something for everyone, a casual or quick meal in the caffeteria or a more formal dining experience in the trattoria.
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