Fun things to do Melbourne on Friday afternoon (AU)

Melbourne Skydeck is most popular around 5 PM on Saturdays. Visitors usually stay up to 2,5 hours here. It's most quiet on Tuesdays.

At Melbourne Skydeck, the southern hemisphere's highest observation deck, the city comes to you when you take it all in from nearly 300 metres high. Open daily from 12pm, last entry is 30 minutes before closing time. Christmas Day & New Years Eve 12pm to 5pm, last entry at 4:30pm.

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Brighton Bathing Boxes is most popular around 3 PM on Sundays. Visitors usually stay up to 45 min here. It's most quiet on Tuesdays.

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Shrine of Remembrance is most popular around 11 AM on Fridays. Visitors usually stay up to 1.5 hours here. It's most quiet on Thursdays.

The Shrine of Remembrance is Victoria’s national war memorial, honouring all Australians who have served. Recognised as Australia’s leading cultural tourism destination, it offers a moving, immersive experience. Explore the Galleries of Remembrance, with over 800 artefacts including an original Gallipoli landing boat. Discover the classical Sanctuary and Ray of Light, or take in stunning city views from the Balcony. Families can enjoy a scavenger hunt with free Shrine Kids activity cards.

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Flagstaff Gardens is most popular around 3 PM on Saturdays. Visitors usually stay up to 1,5 hours here.

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Visitors usually stay up to 1 hour here. It's most quiet on Tuesdays.

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ACMI is most popular around 2 PM on Saturdays. Visitors usually stay up to 3 hours here. It's most quiet on Tuesdays.

ACMI is Australia’s museum of screen culture at Federation Square. Explore our free, year-round exhibition, and special cinema screeings and events — plus Game Worlds, a playable video-game exhibition on now until February 2026. Book tickets online.

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