From the Melbourne Cup and the Brownlow Medal, Olympics to Commonwealth Games – Melbourne loves its sport. So it’s only fitting that Australia’s National Sports Museum sits alongside the hallowed Melbourne Cricket Ground!
Relive the unforgettable moments that have shaped our sporting landscape, and gain insights into the inner workings of our most revered athletes.
The Australian Sports Museum presents a mind-boggling array of sporting paraphernalia and memorabilia over several floors.
From iconic green and gold triumphs to intimate insights from sporting legends, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Delve into the magic moments that have defined Australian sporting history, and celebrate the unsung heroes of grassroots sports from all corners of the country.
The permanent exhibition has areas dedicated to cricket, football, horse-racing, tennis, rugby union, rugby league, cycling, basketball, boxing, netball, sailing, swimming and more.
There are interactive zones, iconic sporting artefacts and 3D holograms.
Even if you’re not particularly interested in sports or sportspeople, there are plenty of fun activities for kids inside the museum.
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Game On!
Step into Game On and experience the thrill of your own gold medal victory.
In Game On kids can test their goal-kicking skills against AFL players, cycle against their friends or test their reflexes and marksmanship.
With sporting activities ranging from archery to netball, the interactive gallery is the perfect place for kids to throw, shoot, ride, race and run.
It’s all indoors, making it a perfect place for active kids to hang out when the weather’s poor.
As well as visiting the National Sports Museum you can go on a tour of the MCG where you can explore off limits areas of the stadium and hear unique stories around the ground’s amazing history.
During school holidays, Australian Sports Museum run extra activities and events.
The Indigenous Trail
Explore a diverse collection of stories and objects that pay homage to the remarkable achievements of Indigenous athletes throughout history.
Engage with the museum displays independently, using Thinking Routines to delve deeper into the significance of these stories and spark meaningful discussions. Look out for the distinctive fingerprint symbol that marks each Indigenous narrative within the museum.
Take the learning beyond the museum walls with the Indigenous Trail Learning Resources, offering visitors a chance to further explore and reflect on the Indigenous sporting legacy.
More at the MCG
Beside the museum, the MCG has an extensive gift shop and two cafes open to the public daily.
As someone who has little to no interest in sports, I am surprised by how well presented and interesting the National Sports Museum is for me. On the other hand, the kids don’t have much attention for the many glass display cabinets but really enjoy the interactive fun of Game On! and My Match Day.
HOT Tips:
- The museum is half price during MCG event mode for event ticket holders. Event mode commences when MCG gates open and closes just prior to the commencement of the match.
- Pram friendly with lifts and ramps;
- Two cafes open to the public daily;
- Guided MCG tours depart regularly between 10.00am and 3.00pm daily, and take approximately 75 minutes (except on MCG event days);
- children under 5 years free.
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