Timeline
10:00
Grab a coffee and a slice of cake at Brunetti. The large Italian cafe uses a ticket system to move you through the counters efficiently, so you can secure your order and move on quickly. The Italian hot chocolate is worth the slight fuss.
10:05
Walk five minutes to the Ian Potter Museum of Art. Arriving at opening time (10:00 on weekdays) ensures you have the space to yourself. Explore the collection of artworks from classical antiquity to contemporary pieces before the midday rush.
11:00
Take an eighteen-minute walk south-southeast through the streets to Carlton Gardens. This World Heritage Site offers a beautiful contrast to the museum with its towering plane trees and Victorian-era fountains. It is a perfect spot to stretch your legs and enjoy the open space.
Local tip
The museum is free, but checking the opening hours is essential as they vary between weekdays and weekends. Brunetti is open early, making it a reliable start to the day.
Check before you go
- Ian Potter Museum of Art: Tu-Fr 10:00-17:00; Sa,Su 12:00-17:00
- Brunetti: Mo-Su 06:00-23:00; Fr,Sa 06:00-24:00
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Melbourne (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).