Flemington/Victoria Racing Club
Flemington is the best-known racecourse in Australia. It is the oldest continuing metropolitan racourse - there have been races there every year since 1840. It is the most significant racing heritage site in the country and in 2006 it was placed on the National Heritage List.
Flemington - The Event Centre is used for a multitude of corporate events, exibitions, weddings and outdoor events on non-race days throughout the year. Visit Flemington - The Event Centre's website.
Melbourne Museum
Melbourne Museum explores life in Victoria, from our natural environment to our culture and history.
Located in Carlton Gardens, opposite the historic Royal Exhibition Building, the award-winning Melbourne Museum houses a permanent collection in eight galleries. Highlights include a complete skeleton of a blue whale, the Bunjilaka Aboriginal Cultural Centre, a living rainforest, the racehourse Phar Lap and an IMAX theatre on site. Major international exhibitions are presented in the Touring Hall, which is also available for functions. Visit Melbourne Museum's website.
National Gallery of Victoria
Since 1861, the National Gallery of Victoria has been displaying art works for the enjoyent of the community. The Collection is split between The Ian Potter Centre: NGV Australia at Federation Square, home of Australian art and NGV International at St Kilda Road, the redeveloped building dedicated to the gallery's magnificent international art works.
Visitors can experience two wonderful NGV buildings dedicated to bringing art and people together. Visit National Gallery of Victoria's website.
National Trust of Australia
Since 1956, the National Trust of Australia (Victoria) has been actively working towards conserving and protecting our heritage for future generations to enjoy.
The National Trust is an independent, non-profit organisation supported by a large community base. It is the premier heritage and conservation organisation in the state and the major operator of house museums and historic properties open to the public.Visit National Trust of Australia's website.
Robin Boyd Foundation
The Robin Boyd Foundation was established in 2005 and is a non-profit, membership based organisation.
The Foundation was established in conjunction with Robin Boyd's family and has members representing the Boyd family, the Royal Australian Institute of Architects (Victoria Chapter), faculties of architecture at University of Melbourne, Deakin University and RMIT University and others with expertise, interest and commitment to the advancement of design.Visit the Robin Boyd Foundation's website.
Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne
The picturesque setting of the Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne extends over 36 hectares and displays more than 50,000 plants. Diverse plant collections, year-round events, unique tours and a reputation as one of the world's finest gardens has made the Royal Botanic Gardens one of Melbourne's most popular tourist attractions.
The Royal Botanic Gardens administers the Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne, the Royal Botanic Gardens Cranbourne, the National Herbarium of Victoria, the State Botanical Collection and the Australian Research Centre for Urban Ecology.Visit Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne's website.