Culture and heritage

Treasures tell the evolving story of Melbourne’s history

What do a bottle of Spumante, a brick and a street sign all have in common? You can see them all on a tour of our Art and Heritage Collection.

Books are just the beginning: there’s something for everyone at our libraries

Anyone can enjoy our libraries, with six permanent branches, pop-ups, a mobile outreach service and a 24/7 online library catalogue.

Stand at Marvel Stadium at night and see astounding illuminations stretching into the distance during our Now or Never festival.

Step inside the minds of future generations at art experiences made by kids, for kids these school holidays. Join the fun at ArtPlay.

Stroll north along the river from Flinders Street Station after dark to experience captivating videos and moving soundscapes until 9 July.

A lifetime’s worth of creative thinking infuses Bebe Backhouse as he works to shift power back to Aboriginal communities in Narrm.

Hear techno played on a colossal organ and be transported to Saskatchewan at YIRRAMBOI festival.

Our municipality is home to people who speak 150 languages and practise 80 faiths. Meet some amazing people who call Melbourne home.