mamma’s melbourne events, exhibitions and festivals

There is always something happening in Melbourne! From markets to festivals to fabulous events - this town knows how to entertain your kids and family! Mamma is always adding to this page from week to week month to month so keep a close on those seasonal events and markets or those once off festivals!
Starting on May 4 - such an iconic date - the latest exhibit LEGO Star Wars: The Exhibition, from Australia’s own Brickman has opened in the touring hall at Melbourne Museum. This tribute to the most iconic cinematic series within our lifetime is incredible. Brickman’s team have used over 8 million bricks and in total, 25,000 brick building hours to complete!
Harry Potter: The Exhibition arrives in Melbourne from April 4! See real costumes, props, and interactive exhibits. Test your Quidditch skills, brew a potion, and explore iconic locations. Book your tickets now!
The Fans Strike Back exhibition lands at The District Docklands, Melbourne, in November 2024, featuring the largest private collection of memorabilia from the galaxy’s greatest saga. With unique collectibles, life-size figures, lightsabers, and interactive experiences, it's fun for the whole family. Tickets go on sale 18th of September, with exclusive pre-sale access available via a waitlist.
Transcend the stairs in Gallery 4 at ACMI right now and you will enter an ultramodern deep dive of futurism as it’s depicted on screen. Explore costumes, poster artwork, clips, comics and innovative representations of how the future is expressed in moving images. Plus, there’s a fun activity for kids and adults alike!
Animal lovers rejoice - the Cats and Dogs exhibit at the NGV is super cute, your little ones will LOVE it! With over 250 works of art featuring the most adorable felines and doggos, this exhibit lets your imagination go wild in animal heaven!
The Van Gogh art journey at The Lume in Melbourne is an epic immersive art experience. The Digital Art Exhibition in Melbourne will be finishing in early 2025 so do not miss this family art adventure. Get your tickets for The Lume Melbourne here.
Go for a joyful journey through seven amazing installations, by seven Australian artists, that encapsulate different types of joy. This vibrant and immersive new exhibition is on now at the Immigration Museum till the 29th of August.