Travel guide Carlton

In a major coup for Victoria, Frontier Events, Premier Exhibitions Inc., Museum Victoria, with the support of the Victorian Government, are pleased to announce the exclusive presentation of Titanic: The Artefact Exhibition at Melbourne Museum. On April 15, 1912, Titanic, the world's largest ship, sank after colliding with an iceberg, claiming more than 1,500 lives and shaking the world's confidence in the infallibility of modern technology. Almost 100 years later, Melbourne Museum will pay tribute to the tragedy in Titanic: The Artefact Exhibition, which showcases more than 280 artefacts retrieved from the Titanic's debris field, offering visitors a poignant look at this legendary ship and its passengers and crew. The exhibition has been created with a focus on the Titanic's compelling... Read more

Connect with the art. You can't live without at Art Melbourne 2010.


Now in its sixth year, Art Melbourne brings together 100 galleries selling work from over 800 artists all under one roof. Located at the Royal Exhibition Building, Carlton, Art Melbourne offers something for every budget as well as educational art walks and talks, an emerging art prize curated exhibition, printmaking demonstration, art activities for children and entertainment. With many of the artists on site, A... Read more

Connect with the art you can't live without at Art Melbourne 09. Now in its 5th year, Art Melbourne brings together 100 galleries selling work from over 800 artists all under one roof. Located at the Royal Exhibition Building, Carlton, Art Melbourne offers something for every budget as well as educational art walks, art activities for children and entertainment. Don't miss the chance to be the first to see all that Art Melbourne has to offer at the VIP 'First Night' on Thursday April 16th. Where: The Royal Exhibition Building, Carlton When: Thursday 16th April (First Night), Friday 17th April, Saturday 18th April and Sunday 19th April 2009 VIP First Night: Thursday 16th April from 6pm - 9pmAUD50 ticket price includes entry, drinks and live entertainment(Tickets are strictly limited and... Read more

Be surrounded by the wonderful diversity of mammals, birds and reptiles from around the world in Melbourne Museum's new permanent exhibition. Wild explores which animals are thriving and which are merely surviving and takes you on an adventure through different Victorian environments, such as the alps, grassland and wetlands.


Discover why biodiversity is under threat and learn about how we can create a more hopeful future.. www.museumvictoria.com.au/wild Read more

This display features a selection of 34 Paragon shoes representing almost 100 years of Melbourne's fashion history.


Paragon focused on women's shoes, drawing their inspiration from the latest Paris, London and New York styles. The displa... Read more

A one-of-a-kind event for Australasia, the Australian International Concours d'Elegance will attract the most beautiful and prestigious classic cars from collections around the world, in a display the likes of which has never been seen in Australia. Held at the iconic, World Heritage-listed Royal Exhibition Building , Carlton Gardens, the event will attract not only the world's top collectors and their cars, but a large visitor audience who appreciate the beauty and design of over 150 prestige vintage and classic automobiles and motorcycles. Incorporating a range of events for classic car enthusiasts of all stripes, including a series of on-road tours, a Classic Motor Show, Picnic with the Classics and classic car auctions, Motorclassica is Australia's only week long celebration of classi... Read more