Handpicked by a Melbourne Local Expert, we bring you our guide to 'Things to do when it rains in Melbourne'.
Melbourne is famous for four seasons in one day and with that comes the need for things to do when it rains, both for adults, children, families, couples and groups. Something for everyone and some new experiences to check out.

Flight Experience™ is a business built around the burning desire that people have for flying a commercial airliner. Using a Boeing 737NG flight simulator, experience flying a modern jet airliner from the Captain's seat, with the aid of a Qualified Instructor. It is about as close as it gets to the real thing with no experience necessary. Regardless of your age, experience, or which Flight ...More info

National Sports Museum proudly presents world class exhibitions of significant sporting artefacts that are truly valuable to Australia. The Museum houses the Australian Gallery of Sport and Olympic Museum, The Australian Cricket Hall of the Fame,The Australian Footbal Exhibition, The Sport Australia Hall of Fame and each museum boasts numerous sporting events and exhibitions .National ...More info

Discover the magical world under the sea. Explore four exciting underwater worlds at the modern Melbourne Aquarium, including the Rainforest Adventure, home to archerfish, turtles and frogs in the tropical north and the extraordinary 360-degree Oceanarium, where you can stand in the midst of a giant fish bowl, with exotic sharks, stingrays, fish and turtles swimming around you. There's also ...More info

Chadstone is the largest and most popular shopping centre in Melbourne where you can find anything you need when it comes to fashion and elegance. This shopping centre owns 530 stores where you can enjoy the latest fashion styles. Chadstone is a home for many world famous brands such as: Omega, Prada, Ralph Lauren, Burberry, Chanel, Coach, Emporio Armani, Gucci, Hugo Boss, Ferragamo, Tiffany &a...More info

Escape Hunt Melbourne is exciting, addictive, challenging, educational and above all, fun! Perfect entertainment for couples, families, groups of friends and of course Corporate team building activities. Voyage back 100 years in time and solve mysteries in a unique historic setting.You will be taking on the role of a famous detective with your team to solve the greatest mystery of your life ...More info

Virtual Reality comes to Melbourne and here at VIRI, we'll show you how much fun it can be, a great sharing experience for family, friends and colleagues. Put yourself in the environment of an experience you won't believe with incredible realism but all in complete safety. Check out walking the plank but 50 stories high above the busy city with wind in your hair or defending your castle from...More info

Highlights Enter Melbourne's most feared destination with your own time to explore Learn the rich criminal history of the site and stories of criminals Walk through Melbourne’s most spell-binding journey into its past via guided experiences Description The Old Melbourne Gaol has been Melbourne’s home of crime since 1845 and the city’s most feared destination. T...More info

Over 80 3D, reality-defying artworks – featuring YOU! ArtVo is an immersive art or ‘trick art’ gallery, where you are encouraged to touch the art and become part of the art by taking photographs from designated points on the floors of the gallery. The gallery first opened at The District in 2016. First of its kind, it is a self-guided gallery suitable for all ages, groups small or larg...More info

Highlights Learn about Australian sport and those who became legends Take a walk through history and see how sport has shaped Melbourne Test your skills in the Game On! interactive area Description See memorabilia from Australia’s rich sporting history with an admission ticket to the National Sport Museum. Learn about the country’s biggest heroes and moments that have...More info

Charlie's Auto Museum
Things to do when it rains in Melbourne Arthurs Seat State Park, Mornington PeninsulaCharlie's Auto Museum, located on the Mornington Peninsula, has a fairly modest exterior. However, step through the doors (with a blue Chevrolet riding high above your head) and you are immediately transported into a world of automobiles; from a variety of locations and eras. The museum, owned by none other than Charlie himself, is homage to his enduring love of all things car-related. The coll...More info

Highlights Revel in the stunning panoramic views of the Dandenong ranges day and the dazzling Melbourne skyline by night. Zoom up in the Southern Hemisphere's fastest elevator Battle the elements at 300 meters above ground on 'The Terrace' Live the only 'Edge Experience' in the world, 285 meters above Melbourne Description Catch stunning panoramic views of the ran...More info

The Surfworld Museum Torquay is a celebration of surfing in Australia and tells the story of the rich history and heritage of one hundred years of surfing in Oz. A visit to Surfworld gives people the opportunity to immerse themselves in beach culture and explore one of Australia's favourite past times while here on the Bellarine Peninsula. Through themed exhibition spaces and interactiv...More info