Things to Do in Carlton, Melbourne

A mix of residential and commercial areas, with Lygon Street known for its Italian restaurants and cafes. The suburb is also home to the University of Melbourne and the Royal Exhibition Building.

Melbourne Museum and Royal Exhibition BuildingHistoric Landmark
Carlton GardensBotanical Garden
Melbourne MuseumHistory Museum

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Top things to do in Carlton

Melbourne Museum and Royal Exhibition Building
★ 4.6 · 6.6k
Historic Landmark★
Landmark 19th-century exhibition centre, topped with a dome, and set amid landscaped gardens.
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Carlton Gardens
★ 4.7 · 14.4k
Botanical Garden★
Landscaped Victorian-era park now containing the Royal Exhibition Building and Melbourne Museum.
Every day
12 AM – 12 AM
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Melbourne Museum
★ 4.6 · 19.5k
History Museum★
Modern building of an institution founded in 1854 containing dinosaur and regional history exhibits.
Every day
9 AM – 5 PM
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MAKE Designed Objects
★ 4.8 · 122
Home Goods
A store offering a wide range of locally designed and quality brand products, known for gifts and home items including kitchenware and decor.
Mon–Fri
10 AM – 6 PM
Sat
10 AM – 6 PM
Sun
Closed
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Crave N Go Carlton
★ 4.7 · 728
Chocolate Shop
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Museum Playground
★ 4.7 · 438
Playground
An indoor museum playground offering interactive displays and activities for children, including areas for toddlers and older kids, with music, lights, and educational exhibits.
Every day
9 AM – 5 PM
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Where to eat & drink in Carlton

Seven Seeds
★ 4.4 · 3.7k
Coffee Roastery· A$20–40
Airy, industrial-chic cafe and micro-roaster serving brunch, sandwiches and specialty teas.
Mon–Fri
7 AM – 5 PM
Sat
8 AM – 5 PM
Sun
8 AM – 5 PM
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Scopri
★ 4.8 · 1.2k
Italian· A$80–180
Understated white-tablecloth restaurant, for refined mains, handmade pasta & imported wines.
Mon
Closed
Tue–Fri
12 PM – 3 PM, 5:30 PM – 10:30 PM
Sat
5:30 PM – 10:30 PM
Sun
Closed
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Carlton Wine Room
★ 4.7 · 1.0k
Restaurant· A$60–160
Inventive tasting menus and a thoughtful wine list, at a chic restaurant in a 19th-century building.
Mon
12 PM – 11 PM
Tue–Thu
4 PM – 11 PM
Fri
12 PM – 11 PM
Sat
12 PM – 11 PM
Sun
12 PM – 11 PM
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Leonardo’s Pizza Palace
★ 4.6 · 1.4k
Pizza· A$20–40
A popular Italian-American restaurant known for its sizeable pizzas, cocktails, and lively atmosphere, offering dishes like cacio e pepe polenta and various pizzas.
Mon–Thu
5 PM – 9 PM
Fri
12 PM – 10 PM
Sat
12 PM – 10 PM
Sun
12 PM – 9 PM
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Heartattack and Vine
★ 4.6 · 933
Wine Bar· A$20–40
European cafe meals & specialty coffee in a stylish setting with wood-&-brick decor.
Mon–Thu
8 AM – 10 PM
Fri
8 AM – 11 PM
Sat
8 AM – 11 PM
Sun
8 AM – 9 PM
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The Heart of Carlton
★ 4.9 · 841
Coffee Shop· A$1–20
A Carlton cafe offering fresh baguettes, pasta, curries, and coffee, with all items priced at $4.
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Bar Bellamy
★ 4.9 · 155
Cocktail Bar· A$40–120
A cocktail bar known for its classic cocktails, including martinis, and a food menu featuring dishes like devilled eggs, oysters, roast chicken, and bar snacks.
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Seven Seeds Coffee Roasters
★ 4.4 · 3.8k
Café & Bakery· A$20–40
Airy, industrial-chic cafe and micro-roaster serving brunch, sandwiches and specialty teas.
Mon–Fri
7 AM – 5 PM
Sat
8 AM – 5 PM
Sun
8 AM – 5 PM
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Cyrus Artlounge
★ 4.9 · 307
Café & Bakery· A$1–20
Every day
8 AM – 5 PM
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Humble Rays Carlton
★ 4.4 · 2.3k
Café & Bakery· A$20–40
Unique eats & coffee are turned out this vibrant cafe with subway tiles, plants & a colorful mural.
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