Family Activities in East Melbourne

Parks, playgrounds and things to do with kids in East Melbourne, Victoria

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📍 East Melbourne · melbourne

australian sports museum @ mcg

The MCG is a Melbourne icon, and the Australian Sports Museum, located beneath this legendary stadium, is a must-visit for any sports fan! Packed with memorabilia and interactive exhibits, it's the perfect spot to teach kids about Australia’s sporting history. Don’t miss the "Game On" section, where they can test their skills in footy, netball, soccer, and more—perfect for kids who love a challenge!

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📍 East Melbourne · east

fitzroy gardens

Fitzroy Gardens is the perfect escape from the city hustle, offering a peaceful green haven right in Melbourne’s heart. This sprawling park is ideal for little explorers, with hidden delights around every corner. Mamma wandered just half the gardens and still discovered cascading fountains, a secret waterfall, and whimsical characters on The Fairy Tree, plus a new favourite rock along the creek bed. Highlights include the pint-sized Tudor Village and Cook’s Cottage, both open to explore with a tour. The playground adds extra magic with giraffe swings and an epic dragon slide that both big and little ones will want to zoom down again and again.

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📍 east melbourne · north

fire services museum

The Fire Services Museum of Victoria is a must-visit for all emergency services fans! Located in the original headquarters of the Metropolitan Fire Brigade, the museum is packed with fire-fighting memorabilia from Victoria and beyond, including old breathing masks, uniforms, medals, fire-fighting apparatus, and, of course, vintage fire engines. Highlights include a hand-drawn 40-feet escape ladder cart, a fire horse-drawn pumper, and a “Dennis” Pumper truck where kids can try on jackets and helmets for fun photo ops. Run by passionate ex-firefighters, the museum also offers regular demos like mock rescues and car cutting. Plus, don’t forget to check out the gift shop!

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