Lunar New Year Melbourne

• Marvel at the Mermaid Garden’s enormous oceanarium, home to nurse sharks, stingrays, and more.

• Catch sight of over 10,000 sea creatures from across the globe, from jellyfish to majestic rays.

• Come face-to-snout with Coowonga, Melbourne's only saltwater crocodile, in Croc Lair.

• Check out the new Rocky Shores zone and meet quirky rockpool creatures, from spiky sea stars to clever decorator crabs and slimy sea cucumbers.

• Upgrade to a Penguin Passport and step onto real ice in snow gear, meet penguins like Pesto, and go behind the scenes on a guided tour.

• The Animal Crossing™: New Horizons adventure returns to SEA LIFE

Melbourne Aquarium from 16 September to 8 November.

• Visit two of Melbourne’s top museums with one convenient ticket and save on combined entry.

• Melbourne Museum showcases Australia’s natural history, Indigenous culture, and local stories, ideal for families, students, and anyone eager to explore Australia’s past and present.

• At Scienceworks, families and curious explorers can check out hands-on exhibits, engineering displays, and even tinker with tech in dedicated spaces.

• Both museums are well-connected by public transport: Reach Melbourne Museum from the city, then take a direct train from Flinders Street to Scienceworks (Spotswood) in about 20 minutes. Driving between the two takes just 15 minutes, making it simple to visit both in one day.

• Choose separate days if you want more time to explore. Most visitors spend about 2.5 to 3 hours at Melbourne Museum and 2 to 3 hours at Scienceworks.