Australian Performing Arts Collection, National performing arts museum in Melbourne, Australia
The Australian Performing Arts Collection holds over 780,000 items related to circus, dance, music, opera, and theatre at Arts Centre Melbourne.
Established in 1975 as the Performing Arts Museum, the institution opened its doors in 1982 and attracted 47,000 visitors during its first year.
The collection preserves materials from Australian performers, including Dame Nellie Melba, Barry Humphries, the Australian Ballet, and the Bell Shakespeare Company.
Exhibitions remain open from 10 AM to 11 PM on weekdays and 11 AM to 5 PM on Sundays, with free admission at 100 St Kilda Road.
The museum maintains the iconic glasses of Dame Edna Everage and the makeup case created by Noel Crombie from the band Split Enz in 1981.
Location: Victoria
Inception: 1975
GPS coordinates: -37.82030,144.96800
Latest update: March 3, 2025 14:57
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