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Thursday 17th July 2025

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Events in Melbourne

Thursday 17th July 2025

As well as the specific events, markets, exhibitions and attractions listed below for this particular Thursday, you may also be interested in our general suggestions for 20 Things To Do in Melbourne on a Thursday.

Free Government House garden tour

Government House garden

Garden lovers can enjoy a free tour of the Government House gardens. Tours start at 11am and are free but bookings are essential.

The gardens feature magnificent lawns, specimen trees surrounded by large beds of trees and shrubs, and the Peace and Prosperity Kitchen Garden. The gardens also feature ceremonial trees planted by members of the Royal Family and previous Governors.

The tour goes for about one hour and you will need a general level of fitness. There are some steps, small hills and uneven surfaces.

While each tour caters for up to 30 people, there are no group bookings available.
Bookings close at 12 noon the day before the tour, or when the tour is full. Bookings can be made online through the official website

Wear casual clothes with sensible footwear. Bring photo ID (passport, drivers licence, student ID etc.,). Check in at the Government House Gatehouse 15 minutes before the tour starts.
Entry will involve passing through a security checkpoint and bag inspection.

You are encouraged to take public transport: Flinders Street Station is a 15 to 20-minute walk to Government House Take the St Kilda Rd/Coventry St tram - routes 3/3a, 5, 6,16, 64, 67 and 72 - and get off at the Grant Street - Police Memorial stop.

Parking is not available at the House. If you drive, there is metered parking on Linlithgow and Birdwood avenues.

Tours can be cancelled in extreme weather or for operational reasons.
Free
11am, 3rd Thursday of month (except Jan)
Government House

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Dome Promenade Tours

Exhibition Building Dome with city skyline in background

Experience the magnificent Royal Exhibition Building Dome Promenade on a one hour guided tour. Discover the rich history of this iconic building while taking in uninterrupted views of the Melbourne city skyline.
Ticket pricings and bookings at Museum Victoria website
between 9am and 5pm daily
Royal Exhibition Building

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Free Tour of Federation Square
Free Tour of Federation Square. No need to book, just turn up on time at the Australian, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Flags in the Swanston Street Forecourt.

Free .. 11am, Monday to Saturday .. Federation Square ..

Free Organ Recital
Get away from the city bustle and enjoy a free organ recital in historic St Michael's Church.

Free .. 1pm to 1.30pm, every Thursday .. St Michael's Church, 120 Collins Street, Melbourne ..

Markets

Markets in Melbourne

Thursday 17th July 2025

As well as the specific markets listed below for this particular Thursday, you may also be interested in the White Hat Guide to all Thursday Markets.

 

Queen Victoria Market

Victoria's premier market and major tourist attraction with fresh produce and general goods. More information at Queen Victoria Market.
Tue & Thur 6am - 2pm, Fri 6am - 6pm, Sat 6am - 3 pm, Sun 9am - 4pm
Cnr Elizabeth and Victoria Streets, Melbourne

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CERES Organic Food & Craft Market

CERES Organic Market and Shop recently celebrated their 10th birthday. The market sells fresh organic fruit and veg with an emphais on locally grown produce. The CERES Craft Market sells a mixture of hand crafted objects and second hand bargains in a social and friendly environment." The
Mon to Fri 9am to 4pm, Sat & Sun 9am to 2pm.
CERES Community Environment Park, 8 Lee Street, East Brunswick

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Prahran Market

A large suburban market with produce and general goods. More information on Prahran Market.
Tue & Sat dawn - 5pm, Thur & Fri dawn - 6pm, Sun 10am-3pm
163 - 185 Commercial Road, (near Chapel Street), South Yarra

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Preston Market

Preston market is a large market selling fresh produce, meat, poultry and fish as well as a wide range of general goods. White Hat particular recommends Preston Market if you are shopping for a family on a tight budget. It is located next to the railway station and trams, and there are several supermarkets in the complex if you need to top up on anything not sold in the market. More information on Preston Market.
Wed 8am - 3pm. Thur 8am - 6pm, Fri 8am - 8pm, Sat 8am - 3pm
The Centreway,, Preston

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Camberwell Fresh Food Market
Freshest gourmet produce, seafood, meat, poultry, fruit, vegetables, flowers, 5 delicatessen with highest quality fresh deli items, superb Illy's cakes, specialising in gluten free, and wide selection of multicultural takeaway. Find culinary inspiration for your dining table with friendly family traders at the CFFM. ..
Tuesday, Thursday & Friday, 7am to 7pm, Saturday 7am to 5pm .. Camberwell Junction, Camberwell ..
Chapel Street Bazaar
A veritable Alladin's Cave of collectables, memorabilia and antiques. With over 80 independent dealers buying and selling, White Hat believes this is the largest bazaar of its type in Melbourne. ..
10am to 6pm, daily .. 217 Chapel Street, Prahran ..
Collingwood Estate Fruit & Vegie Market
A not-for-profit community fruit and vegetable market selling produce that is fresh, healthy, seasonal, affordable and local. ..
9.30aam to 11.30am, Thursdays .. Harmsworth Hall, 31 Harmsworth Street, Collingwood ..
Footscray Market
A large indoor market with a large range of produce and general goods. ..
7am-3pm Wed, 7am-6pm Thur, 7am-8pm Fri, 7am-4pm Sat .. Cnr Hopkins 7 leeds Streets (opposite Footscray Railway Station), Footscray ..
Lost & Found Market
Lost & Found is an indoor market based in a shop just off Smith Street Collingwood. It features vintage furniture, lighting, art, posters, clothes, books, records and anything collectable. Permenant and casual stalls available. ..
10am to 6pm, Daily .. 1-5 Perry Street, Collingwood ..
Myuna Market
A not-for-profit fruit and vegetable market. ..
3.30 to 5.30pm, Thursdays .. Myuna Farm, 182 Kidds Road, Doveton .. (Mel ref 90 H7)
St Albans Market
A relatively small but bustling produce market offering what White Hat considers to be particularly good value for food shoppers. More information > > ..
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Attractions

Attractions in Melbourne

Thursday 17th July 2025

As well as the attractions listed below as open on this day, you may also be interested in the White Hat Guide to Major Attractions and Places of Interest in Melbourne.

 

Old Melbourne Gaol

Ned Kellyat the scaffold in the Old Melbourne Gaol

A gaol built in the early days of European settlement and the site of over 100 hangings including that of the bushranger Ned Kelly. more information at Old Melbourne Gaol >>
9.30am-5pm, Daily (except Christmas Day & Good Friday)
337 Russell Street (near Victoria Street), Melbourne
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Duldig Studio museum + sculpture garden

The Duldig StudioAn artists' house museum - the former home and artists' studio of sculptor Karl Duldig (1902-1986) and his wife - artist and inventor Slawa Duldig née Horowitz (c1902-1975). Both artists fled the Nazis and ended up making a significant contribution to Australian life. You can read more about their remarkable background and the studio at Duldig Studio >>
1pm to 4pm, Tue & Thur & 2nd Sat of month
92 Burke Road, Malvern
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Grainger Museum

Grainger Museum

Built by arguably Australia's finest musician, Percy Grainger, to house his collection of music-related instruments, scores and other items associated with his life and career. more info > >

13 Royal Parade, Parkville
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Royal Botanic Gardens



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Toorak House - (The Swedish Church)

Toorak House - 1857
One of Victoria's earliest surviving mansions, Toorak House now also functions as The Swedish Church. It is open to the public daily and also features a shop selling Scandinavian crafts and Scandanavian food. Details at Toorak House - (The Swedish Church)

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Cooks' Cottage

Cooks' CottageThe original tiny cottage belonging to Captain Cook's parents which was brought to Australia and reassembled in the Fitzroy Gardens - a short walk from central Melbourne. More information at The White Hat Guide to Cook's Cottage >>.
9am to 5pm daily (except Christmas Day)
Wellington Parade, East Melbourne
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Heide Museum of Modern Art

The Heide Museum of Modern Art is a gallery, sculpture park and museum of important art and artists from Melbourne and beyond. White Hat recommends that anyone interested in Australian art, particularly that of the Heidelberg School, should pay a visit to this important site. More details at Heide Museum of Modern Art >>
10am to 5pm Tue to Fri; noon to 5pm Sat/Sun /Public Holidays
7 Templestowe Road, Bulleen
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Melbourne Zoo

Established in 1862, Melbourne Zoo is Australia's oldest zoo. It contains more than 350 animal species from Australia and around the world. It is a short distance from the city and can be accessed by car, train or a picturesque tram ride through Royal Park. More information at Melbourne Zoo.
Daily 9am-5pm, daily
Elliott Ave, Parkville
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Old Treasury Building

One of Australia's finest Victorian era buildings. It is open to teh public on Wednesdays and Sundays and features fine displays related to Melbourne history. More info >>
10am to 4pm, Sunday to Friday
Cnr Spring St & Collins St, Melbourne
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Australian National Aviation Museum
A collection of aeroplanes and displays relating to Australia's aviation history. The museum is at Moorabbin Airport. more info > >
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Bundoora Homestead
Bundoora Homestead is a wonderful Queen Anne style Federation mansion operating as a historic house, art gallery and licensed café. Free admission.More info >>
11am to 4pm Wed to Sun, noon to 5pm Sat & Sun .. 7-27 Snake Gully Drive, Bundoora ..
Bundoora Park
Bundoora Park
Sunrise to Sunset .. Plenty Road,, Bundoora .. (Mel ref 19 F4)
Chinese Museum
Situated in the heart of Chinatown, the Chinese Museum records the history and significant contribution of Chinese people in Victoria since their first major arrival with the gold rush. more info > >
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Free Tour of Melbourne Town Hall
A free tour of the historic Melbourne Town Hall. Numbers are limited so bookings are essential and required one day in advance. More information >>
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Hellenic Museum
Situated in the historic Former Royal Mint buildung, this small but important museum is Australia' foremost centre of Hellenic history, ciuture and the arts as well as documenting Greek migation and contributions to Australia. More information >>
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Ian Potter Museum of Art

The Ian Potter Museum of Art at Melbourne University is a short tram ride from the city and a short walk from Lygon Street Carlton. Entry is free but from time to time there are special exhibitions in part of the gallery which may entail an entry charge. Exhibited works are chosen from teh art clocction of the Unversity of Melbourne - the largest university art collection in Australia. More info >>
Tuesday to Sunday 10am to 5pm; Thursday 10am to 9pm .. Swanston Street (near corner of Elgin Streets and Swanston Street), Parkville ..
Immigration Museum

Covering Victoria's immigration history from the early 1800s to the present day. More information on the Immigration Museum
Daily 10am-5pm .. 400 Flinders Street, Melbourne,, ..
Jewish Museum of Australia
Preserving and exhibiting Jewish heritage, arts, customs and religious ritual in all its diversity. It includes the significant contrbutions of Jewish people to Australian life. more info > >
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Melbourne Fire Services Museum
Australia's largest collection of fire brigade memorabilia housed in a historic fire station. More info >>
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National Gallery of Victoria - Australian Collection
National Gallery of Victoria - Australian Collection
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National Gallery of Victoria - International Collection
National Gallery of Victoria - International Collection
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Sea Life Melbourne Aquarium
The Sea Life Melbourne Aquarium features marine life from the Southern Ocean and Antarctic regions. This means that locals can learn more about our own sea life while visitors from the northern hemisphere are likely to witness creatures they have never seen before. more info >>
Daily 9.30am-6pm (last entries 5pm) .. cnr King St & Flinders St, Melbourne ..
Shrine of Remembrance
Shrine of Remembrance
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Tall Ship Enterprize
Tall Ship Enterprize
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Melbourne's Outskirts

Things to do in Melbourne's Outskirts

Thursday 17th July 2025

As well as the events listed below as open on this day, you may also be interested in the White Hat Guide to Victoria's Regions.

 

Events in Melbourne outskirts

Markets in Melbourne Outskirts

Attractions in Melbourne Outskirts

Werribee Open Range Zoo

Almost 200 hectares of grassy plains and sweeping river terraces are home to a collection of animals from the grasslands of Africa, Australia and Asia. More info >>
Daily 9am-5pm, first tour 10am & last tour 3.40pm
K Road, Werribee
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McClelland Gallery and Sculpture Park
McClelland Gallery and Sculpture Park
10am-5pm, Tue-Sun .. 390 McClelland Drive,, Langwarrin .. (Mel ref 103 E3)
National Rhododendron Garden
At The National Rhododendron Gardens you will find brilliantly coloured blooms of rhododendrons, azaleas, camellias, cherries and daffodils. Seasonal changes ensure the gardens are a delight all year around. When not in bloom, you can still soak in the beauty of rich bark textures, seed capsules, foliage shapes and beautiful fragrance as you stroll through the grounds. More information at National Rhododendron Garden
10am to 5pm daily (except Christmas Day) .. The Georgian Road, Olinda ..
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