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The stunningly designed Yarra Ranges Regional Museum offers eclectic, stimulating, informative and enjoyable experiences all year round.

Since it opened in 2011, the Museum has attracted accolades and won multiple awards for its architectural appeal, accessibility and more.

Thousands of visitors each year are drawn to its exhibitions, café, resource library, museum shop, programs for all ages and tranquil surrounds.

The museum regularly showcases some of Australia’s best known contemporary artists, pop culture, science and innovation. It also specialises in exhibitions which present Yarra Ranges unique culture and heritage as part of the Australian story.

Its permanent collection includes art, artefacts and memorabilia bringing to life stories about some of Yarra Ranges most influential people, places and monuments.

A special online feature of the museum includes photographs, documents, artworks and objects.

Car Parking

There is ample street parking around the building, most of which is free of charge. Please check time limits for street parking outside the Museum and in nearby streets.

Public Transport

The Museum is an easy, 8 minute walk from Lilydale Train Station.

Accessibility

• Lift access to Level 2 gallery spaces
• Accessible toilet
• Our smallest doorway is the Resource Room which is 820mm wide (all gallery spaces are much wider)
• There are no steps into any rooms
• There is a disabled parking space close to the main entrance
• There is a ramp from the cafe down to the spacious, relaxing Melba Park

Café

Gracious Grace café is open 7 days with elegant food made from local produce, and great coffee.

Call (03) 9735 2223 for café bookings and more information.

Group Tours and School Visits

Group Tours

Get the most out of your visit with a Museum-led group tour. One of our curators or specialist museum staff will tell you all about our significant collections and the exhibitions we currently have on display. Your group will have the opportunity to ask questions and learn stories from the collection and history of the region.

With a constantly changing schedule of fascinating exhibitions, a fully accessible venue, free parking outside and fabulous views over Melba Park, a visit to the Museum is the perfect day out for you and your group.

We recommend a minimum of 60 minutes for the introductory tour (15-mins) and time to explore the exhibitions.

School Visits

Coming to the Museum with your school group? Teacher-guided visits are free during opening hours, however bookings are essential.

For Museum-led visits for our temporary and touring exhibition on show in The Box Gallery, and our Museum Education Programs please book as early as possible to ensure you can secure your preferred date and time.

If you have a specific learning need or enquiry, please contact us and we will do our best to accommodate.

Food and Catering

The Museum is home to the beautiful Gracious Grace café. If you would like to book a table for coffee, lunch or dinner, or arrange catering for your group, please contact them directly. You can book via the website or call 9735 222.

Alternatively, Melba Park behind the Museum is the perfect spot for a picnic on a sunny day, with a great playground. There are plenty of take-away options nearby.

Enquiries and Bookings

Please make a booking enquiry through our online booking form below

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For further information please contact our team on 1300 368 333 or boxoffice@yarraranges.vic.gov.au

Location

35-37 Castella St, Lilydale 3140  View Map

-37.7558538,145.3534902

35-37 Castella St , Lilydale 3140

35-37 Castella St , Lilydale 3140

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