Inside the Melbourne Cricket Ground in East Melbourne, the Australian Sports Museum traces the country’s sporting history through galleries, memorabilia and hands-on exhibits. Explore displays on Australian football, cricket, tennis and the Olympic Games, then head to the Game On area to try sport-themed challenges. The cricket section includes a 3D projected appearance by Shane Warne. Children have activities of their own, but the interactive displays can keep adults involved too. Allow about an hour to explore the museum.
Sporting stories at the MCG
The Australian Sports Museum is inside the Melbourne Cricket Ground, known as the MCG, in East Melbourne. Its galleries follow sporting achievements and events across Australia, from Australian football and cricket to the Olympic Games. Other sports represented in the museum include horse racing, netball, rugby, soccer, basketball and tennis.
The displays bring together sporting objects and stories from different disciplines. The museum also includes the Sport Australia Hall of Fame, the Australian Cricket Hall of Fame and the Australian Football Hall of Fame. Rather than focusing on a single sport, it gives you room to move between the games and athletes that have shaped Australia’s sporting history.
Galleries and notable exhibits
The Australian Football Gallery and Cricket Gallery are natural places to start if you follow those sports. The Olympic Gallery covers Australian participation on the world stage, while other displays turn to horse racing and sporting achievement more broadly. Memorabilia includes Olympic medals and Melbourne Cup trophies, along with objects connected to well-known athletes and moments.
In the cricket section, look for the 3D projected Shane Warne experience, in which the late cricketer speaks about his career. The museum also has a cricket-focused collection and Hall of Fame. Its displays connect individual sporting keepsakes with the events and people behind them, giving you more to look at than a set of game results.
Interactive displays
Game On is the museum’s hands-on area. You can try challenges such as kicking goals in the Australian Football zone, shooting netball goals and testing your reaction time against professional athletes. The activities are particularly suited to children, though adults can join in too.
Wristbands let you interact with displays around the museum. If you are visiting with children, the activity areas offer a change of pace from reading and viewing exhibits. Families can also check the museum’s child-friendly facilities and activities before setting out.
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Where is the Australian Sports Museum?
It is inside the Melbourne Cricket Ground at Gate 3, Brunton Avenue, East Melbourne.
How long should I allow for a visit?
About an hour is enough to explore the museum’s exhibits.
Can children take part in activities?
Yes. The museum has interactive sports challenges and activities designed for children.
Can you visit the museum with an MCG tour?
Yes. An MCG Stadium Tour can include entry to the Australian Sports Museum.
