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Opening days in Melbourne: what's closed on Monday and what's open every day
Showing up at a closed door is the classic trip-ruiner. Of the 8 top attractions in Melbourne with known opening hours, 1 close on Monday. Pick a day to see what's open and what's closed.
Pick a day
Wednesday in Melbourne
1 closed · 7 open
Closed on Wednesday
- Queen Victoria MarketAlso closed: Mon
Open on Wednesday
- Federation SquareOpen 24 hoursOpen late
- Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne7:30–19:30
- National Gallery of Victoria (NGV)10:00–17:00
- Eureka Skydeck12:00–22:00Open late
- Shrine of Remembrance10:00–17:00
- Brighton Beach (Bathing Boxes)Open 24 hoursOpen late
- Visit the Melbourne Aquarium10:00–17:00
Closed-day plan B
Walking tours and day trips run every day of the week, museums or not. The easiest way to fill a day when the big sights are shut.
Opening days at a glance
Local time, 24-hour clock. Tap a sight for details and tickets.
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Federation Square | 24h | 24h | 24h | 24h | 24h | 24h | 24h |
| Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne | 7:30–19:30 | 7:30–19:30 | 7:30–19:30 | 7:30–19:30 | 7:30–19:30 | 7:30–19:30 | 7:30–19:30 |
| National Gallery of Victoria (NGV) | 10–17 | 10–17 | 10–17 | 10–17 | 10–17 | 10–17 | 10–17 |
| Queen Victoria Market | ✕ | 6–15 | ✕ | 6–15 | 6–15 | 6–16 | 9–16 |
| Eureka Skydeck | 12–22 | 12–22 | 12–22 | 12–22 | 12–22 | 12–22 | 12–22 |
| Shrine of Remembrance | 10–17 | 10–17 | 10–17 | 10–17 | 10–17 | 10–17 | 10–17 |
| Brighton Beach (Bathing Boxes) | 24h | 24h | 24h | 24h | 24h | 24h | 24h |
| Visit the Melbourne Aquarium | 10–17 | 10–17 | 10–17 | 10–17 | 10–17 | 9:30–17 | 9:30–17 |
Open late in Melbourne
Sights still open after 20:00 — good for warm evenings and busy days.
- Federation SquareOpen late until 24:00 on every day
- Eureka SkydeckOpen late until 22:00 on every day
- Brighton Beach (Bathing Boxes)Open late until 24:00 on every day
Frequently asked questions
Are museums and attractions in Melbourne closed on Monday?
Some are. 1 of the 8 top sights in Melbourne with known hours close on Monday: Queen Victoria Market. The other 7 are open.
What is open on Sunday in Melbourne?
On Sunday, 8 of the 8 top sights in Melbourne are open: Federation Square, Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne, National Gallery of Victoria (NGV), Queen Victoria Market, Eureka Skydeck, Shrine of Remembrance, Brighton Beach (Bathing Boxes), Visit the Melbourne Aquarium.
Which attractions in Melbourne are open every day?
7 top sights in Melbourne are open all seven days: Federation Square, Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne, National Gallery of Victoria (NGV), Eureka Skydeck, Shrine of Remembrance, Brighton Beach (Bathing Boxes), Visit the Melbourne Aquarium.
Which sights in Melbourne are open late?
Federation Square, Eureka Skydeck, Brighton Beach (Bathing Boxes) stay open until 20:00 or later on some days.
Opening days from Google Maps (checked 2026-04-12). Public holidays, strikes and seasonal hours can differ — check the official website before you go. Times are local (Australia/Melbourne).
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