Melbourne is a city buzzing with vibrant arts and culture. Head to the Southbank, Melbourne's premier culture destination; where you will find Arts Centre Melbourne (known for its performing arts in Victoria), Malthouse Theatre (a venue dedicated to performing arts), Melbourne Recital Centre (a site for musical performance and concerts), MTC (Australia's oldest theatre company), and more.
The National Gallery of Victoria (NGV) is worth checking out. The collection encompasses Australian Aboriginal art and artefacts, colonial and contemporary art. Australian Centre for Contemporary Art (ACCA) is the leading contemporary art gallery in the country and an excellent platform for artists, enthusiasts, and thinkers of the visual arts.
Heide Museum of Modern Art is a fantastic platform for modern and traditional art and boasts beautiful gardens, dedicated exhibition spaces, a sculpture park, traditional kitchen gardens, and a shop. Located in Swan Hill, Pioneer Settlement offers great insight into Australian history. Be sure to visit the Chinese Museum in Melbourne's Chinatown, which exhibits the culture and history of the Chinese community in Australia.