Arts Centre Melbourne Collection Store Tours

Get up close and personal with some of the most treasured artefacts from Australian performing arts history on an exclusive Arts Centre Melbourne Collection Store Tour. Held inside Hamer Hall, the tour offers a rare glimpse into the Australian Performing Arts Collection – home to more than 850,000 items spanning circus, dance, music, opera and theatre.

Led by expert guides, the tour showcases a curated selection of original costumes, props, set models, puppets and rare memorabilia. Highlights include Kylie Minogue’s gold hot pants, English ballet legend Margot Fonteyn’s pointe shoes, Nick Cave’s notebooks, plus elaborate opera headpieces alongside unique circus apparatus and grand theatrical designs.

Along the way, discover the fascinating stories behind these objects and learn how Arts Centre Melbourne’s curators have worked closely with the industry since the 1970s to build and preserve this world-class collection. Find out about the intricate process of preservation and exhibition preparation that ensures these historical pieces are maintained and celebrated for generations to come.

With limited spots available, this intimate tour – running from 10.45am and 12.45pm on Sundays – offers a rare chance to experience the objects that have shaped Australia’s performing arts history as we know it. Reserve your tickets today.

This article is produced by Broadsheet in partnership with Arts Centre Melbourne.