Museums
Here is a collection of virtual tours of some of Melbourne's less well known but fascinating museums.
Geoffrey Kaye Museum
This museum has the largest collection worldwide in its field and yet very few people know about it.
Old Melbourne Gaol
The Old Melbourne Gaol was built in 1839 and is the place where Australia's most famous bush ranger, Ned Kelly, was hanged.
The Johnston Collection
The Johnston Collection is a small but perfect museum in East Melbourne filled with beautiful furniture and objets d'art.
Melbourne Tram Museum
The Melbourne Tram Museum is in the Hawthorn Tramways Trust Building which opened in 1916. Architect: Leonard Flannagan.
Salvation Army Museum
The Salvation Army Museum, preserves and presents Salvo history. It features the Limelight Department film studio.
Villa Alba
Villa Alba was built between 1882 and 1884. It was decorated by the celebrated Paterson Bros. firm of decorators.
RAAF museum
The RAAF Museum is located at the birth place of the Royal Australian Air Force – Point Cook.
Rippon Lea Estate
This magnificent Rippon Lea Estate was built and owned by the Sargood family until 1903. It is now owned by the National Trust.
Labassa
Labassa is one of Melbourne's most elaborately decorated Victorian mansions. It survived a period when it was divided into flats.
Telstra Heritage Museum Museum
The Telstra Heritage Museum (now closed) is a hidden gem that features the history of Telstra including a working telephone exchange.
Fire Services Museum
The Fire Services Museum is staffed by former fire fighters and showcases memorabilia from Australia and overseas.
Army signals museum
This fascinating museum is only open on Tuesdays or other times by special appointment.