Melbourne Family-Friendly Cultural Spots: Melbourne Museum & Royal Exhibition Building

A must-visit spot for families in Melbourne's CBD is the two museums located in Carlton Gardens: the Melbourne Museum and the Royal Exhibition Building. The former is an educational museum for children, while the latter is a classical building with ancient relics, both offering plenty to see. ✓ Melbourne Museum Established in 1854, the museum houses a rich collection of natural, cultural, and scientific artifacts, showcasing the history and cultural heritage of Australia and the world. It also features a paleontology gallery with dinosaur and other ancient fossils, an outdoor courtyard, a theater, an education center, restaurants, cafes, and a souvenir shop. Must-see exhibits: * Triceratops: Fate of the Dinosaurs * Gandel Gondwana Garden * Bunjilaka Aboriginal Cultural Centre * Sutr Santati: Past, Present, Future * Wild: Amazing Animals ✓ Royal Exhibition Building Built in 1880 for the World Expo, it is one of Melbourne's most elegant and beautiful buildings and the first in Australia to be listed as a World Heritage site. The exhibition building features a dome promenade offering spectacular 360-degree views of the city, making it well worth a visit.