Discover Family Adventure During the School Holidays
Are you in search of an exhilarating family escapade? Look no further than the Australian Sports Museum at MCG!
The Australian Sports Museum breaks away from the ordinary museum experience, offering an exciting, interactive, and constantly evolving adventure. Utilizing cutting-edge technology, it presents immersive exhibits and galleries that encompass various sports like cricket, Australian Football, the Olympics, Sport Australia Hall of Fame, and the Victorian Racing Gallery.
One of the major highlights is the Game On! interactive gallery, where visitors of all ages can engage in an array of activities, including kicking for goal, cycling, archery, reaction testing, and taking on the goalie. Receive your sweatband and dive into the exhibits while gaining insights into Australian culture through the lens of sports.
But that’s not all! Enhance your experience by taking an iconic MCG tour. The MCG, home to some of the most legendary moments in football history, is the perfect place to immerse yourself in the spirit of September.
Join a 75-minute guided tour that takes you behind the scenes, allowing you to relive your favourite moments at the ‘G in the lead-up to the biggest day on the footy calendar.
Highlights of this must-see tour include:
- The famous MCC Long Room
- MCC Library (founded in 1873)
- MCG Tapestry
- Player change rooms
- Cricketers’ viewing room
- Ron Casey Media Centre
- Portrait of Sir Donald Bradman and Sachin Tendulkar
- A walk along the boundary line
- Cricket Victoria Bill Lawry Centre
- Ponsford Stand
- City Terrace with views of Melbourne’s skyline
Tours depart regularly between 10 AM and 3 PM from Gate 3. Please note that tours will operate only on select MCG event days and may have varied operating hours.
Before planning your visit, make sure to check the MCG website for precise tour timings and other important details. This adventure is one you won’t want to miss!
More info www.australiansportsmuseum.org.au
Melbourne with Kidz (MWK) 
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