Welcome to Melbourne in Summer

Melbourne is the place to be this summer. While the city is known for its amazing arts and cultural offerings, in summer it also plays host to one of the biggest international sporting events – the Australian Open. Get swept up in the excitement of watching the top-ceded tennis players compete in this grand slam tournament.

In the lead up to Christmas the city bustles with shoppers and comes alive with Christmas decorations and festivities. Federation Square will have installations by local artists and free concerts by community choirs. On Christmas Eve the much-loved Vision Australia Carols by Candlelight takes place at Sidney Myer Music Bowl.

It's the summer school holidays and you won't be stuck for things to do with the kids. Children can take part in a hunt to Find Captain Cook's Lost Treasure at Captain Cook's Cottage, experience four amazing natural worlds at Melbourne Aquarium, explore biodiversity at the Wild exhibition at Melbourne Museum, and enjoy a range of summers sports at the National Sports Museum.

Don't forget to check out the new permanent exhibition at ACMI - Screen Worlds: the story of film, television & digital culture. It charts the past, present and future of the moving image and is an interactive and visual feast.

Enjoy Melbourne this summer and visit us online at www.thisweekinmelbourne.com

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