15 Museum Visits in Australia, From Cheapest Up

1.Bundaberg Rum Behind The Scenes Distillery Tour And Museum Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 724 reviews · from $21Our pick

You start with the interactive Bundaberg Rum Museum, then join a guide such as Shazza, Gina, Amber, or Taylor for a one-hour walk through the working distillery. Expect molasses, fermenters, barrels, Aussie humor, stairs, no battery-powered items, and two tastings at the bar.

“A definite must do! We had Shazza as our tour guide and she was funny, knowledgeable and friendly. My husband and I learnt a lot and had fun while walking around listening to Shazza.”

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2.Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) and Museum Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 616 reviews · 1h 30m · from $23

Walk behind the scenes at Sydney Cricket Ground for 90 minutes with guides such as Stuart, Peter, Warwick, or Rod. See the pitch, dressing rooms, media centre, Members Reserve, Walk of Honour, and SCG Museum. The tour suits sports fans and curious Sydney visitors, though access to some rooms can vary on event days.

“A fabulous tour - we learnt so much about the SCG and cricket. Our guide, Peter, was so informative, friendly and made sure everyone could hear and see everything. My grandson had already done the Tour once before and was keen to re-visit. The tour went smoothly from receiving the tickets by email and being informed about where and when to meet.”

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3.ArtVo Immersive Gallery Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 423 reviews · from $21

ArtVo is an interactive art gallery at The District Docklands, near Melbourne CBD. After a short English introduction, you explore 11 themed zones filled with more than 100 detailed paintings. Pose with angel wings, ride a Venetian gondola, visit the Taj Mahal, and take as many photos as you like. Staff can help with poses and camera angles.

“Was an amazingly mesmerizing experience, especially for my daughter. The whole family had a whale of time, and I had transformed into a shutterbug, choking my phones storage ;0)”

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4.Broome Trio Afternoon Adventure: Brewery, Museum & Crocodile Park

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 316 reviews · from $93

Spend four hours exploring Broome with a local guide such as Georgia, Gabby, Stef, or Candy. Visit the Broome Historical Museum, stop at Matso’s for complimentary ginger and mango beer samples, then watch crocodile feeding at Malcolm Douglas Crocodile Park. Transport, entry fees, commentary, water, and hotel pickup are included.

“This wa one of the best holidays I have experince in my travesl to ver 92 nations around the globe. The tour guides were welll informed and informative. I liked the spirit they brought to the experieinces. The most memorable were the ancient Read more”

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5.MCG Tour & Australian Sports Museum

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 263 reviews · from $34

Walk through the Melbourne Cricket Ground with guides such as Phil, Bryan Kenneally, David, and Michael, then explore the Australian Sports Museum at your own pace. Expect access to player areas, the pitch, press boxes, VIP spaces, and cricket and Australian football stories. Allow 2 to 3 hours, wear comfortable shoes, and start at Gate 3.

“A great tour led by a very knowledgeable and congenial Bryan Kenneally, ex Melbourne Football Club and VFL State player from the 1960's. Bryan made the tour a very enjoyable experience.”

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6.Bundaberg: Brew Tasting and Self-Guided Gallery Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 256 reviews · 30 min · from $14

At The Bundaberg Barrel, you explore a self-guided gallery, watch the brewing process through panoramic cameras, and taste 13 Bundaberg drinks with a guide. Damo and Kelly have led lively tastings, and each paying adult chooses six bottles to take home. Allow 30 minutes, with extra time for shopping or creating a custom label.

“We had a great time. Our guide for the tasting was lovely and very knowledgeable about the manufacturing process. We also loved the self guided tour :)”

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7.Melbourne Museum Entry Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 122 reviews · 1 day · from $12

Spend a full day at Melbourne Museum with a pre-booked admission ticket. See Horridus, a 1,000-kilo Triceratops fossil, explore the Forest Gallery and Melbourne Gallery, and visit Bunjilaka Aboriginal Cultural Centre. The museum is self-guided, wheelchair accessible, and suited to families, history fans, and curious adults.

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8.Australian National Maritime Museum: See It All Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 77 reviews · from $23

Explore the Australian National Maritime Museum beside Darling Harbour. Your $23 See It All ticket covers galleries, special exhibitions, Action Stations, a Cold War submarine, naval destroyer, and replicas of HMB Endeavour and Duyfken. Plan several hours, wear comfortable shoes, and leave time for the Ocean Photographer of the Year exhibition and waterfront café.

“Distroyer and Submarine very interesting. Museum could be better (more interactive)”

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9.Sovereign Hill: Museum General Admission Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 74 reviews · 1 day · from $37

Spend a full day in Sovereign Hill’s recreated 1850s gold-mining town near Ballarat. Watch a gold pour, pan for real gold, visit the Chinese Camp, see blacksmiths and confectioners at work, and explore the Red Hill Mine. Add a guided mine tour or horse-drawn coach ride for an extra fee.

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10.Australian Sports Museum Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 60 reviews · from $26

Visit Melbourne’s Australian Sports Museum at Gate 3 of the MCG with a mobile ticket and explore at your own pace. See sporting memorabilia, hear a hologram of Shane Warne, and test your skills in the Game On! zone. Allow one to two hours, with unlimited time inside and no guide-led group to follow.

“Every thing, learnt heaps and my grandson was in another world, great fun, easy to get around , games were great”

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11.Video Game Console Museum

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 42 reviews · 1 hour · from $12

At Perth’s Nostalgia Box, you get at least one hour with more than 100 consoles from the 1970s through the 2000s. Play Pong, Space Invaders, Super Mario Bros, Sonic, Crash Bandicoot, and other classics while learning how early systems shaped modern gaming. English-speaking staff can help load the games you want.

“cet établissement fait du bien à la nostalgie. le personnel est plus plus formidable, très présent dans l'aide car on peut jouer à tout en plus de voir des jeux d'une technologie rétro. petite note aux Français qui se trouvent à Perth, faites un stop à ce lieu. le prix de l'entrée est très abordable. j'y suis allée avec mon petit fils qui vit ici . il ne voulait plus quitter ce lieu. un gros merci à toute l'équipe.”

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12.Melbourne Museum: LEGO® Star Wars: The Exhibition Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 40 reviews

At Melbourne Museum, explore LEGO Star Wars scenes built from 8 million bricks by LEGO Certified Professional Ryan Brickman McNaught. See huge ships and battles, help build shared displays, create a LEGO lightsaber or starfighter, and bring your design into a digital face-off. The ticket is valid for one day and the exhibition is wheelchair accessible.

“Super fun and interesting seeing how it’s all put together. I’m not a huge star wars fan but my partner is, and it really is an Experience, we both had an amazing time!’”

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13.Legoland Discovery Centre Melbourne General Admission

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 38 reviews · 1 day · from $20

Spend a timed day at LEGOLAND Discovery Centre Melbourne in Chadstone, where you can explore Miniland, ride Kingdom Quest and Merlin’s Apprentice, watch a LEGO 4D film, build racers, visit the LEGO factory tour, and use creative play areas. Adults must visit with a child, and online booking is the safest way to secure entry.

“Awesome, it's our second time here, and there's still tons to do!”

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14.Marine Discovery Centre

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 38 reviews · 1 day · from $16

Visit Bunbury’s Marine Discovery Centre for a self-guided look at dolphins, sharks, octopus, coral and other temperate-zone wildlife. Your ticket covers the full day, including 14 aquariums, feeding programs, interactive displays, a 360-degree digital Dolphinarium, films and a Discovery Pool. No dolphins live in tanks or ocean pens.

“Great day. We found the staff & volunteers so helpful. Did the Dolphin cruise as well. Came back for a great lunch & coffee.”

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15.Matso’s Brewery, Museum & Crocodile Park Combo Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 32 reviews · 4 hours · from $92

Spend four easygoing hours touring Broome with a local guide such as Jane or Brenda. Visit the Broome Museum, taste Matso’s famous ginger and mango beers, order lunch at the brewery, and meet huge saltwater crocodiles at Malcolm Douglas Crocodile Park. Hotel pickup, entry fees, and drop-off are included.

“tour guides were amazing, driver is very good. The Taj Mahal is amazing”

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