ArtPlay
Address
Birrarung Marr, Russell St Ext, Melbourne VIC 3004
Opening Hours
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ArtPlay offers creative programs specifically designed with, for and by children and families. Children (from babies to 13 years) collaborate with artists to express themselves in a playful exchange.
The building is in Birrarung Marr, beside the Yarra River and behind Federation Square. ArtPlay is the red brick building next to the playground. ArtPlay is wheelchair accessible. There’s step-free access and the room is on the ground floor.
If you have any questions about accessibility or want to share anything about your access needs (including allergies) beforehand, please email artplay@melbourne.vic.gov.au or call 03 9658 7880.
Thu 1 - Sun 11 May
- 3D virtual tour
- Accessible bathrooms
- Companion card accepted for all paid events
- Fridge and water for medications
- Wheelchair accessible
This venue has toilets that are accessible for wheelchair users, with a baby change facility.
ArtPlay has a sensory-friendly kit with fidget toys, noise-cancelling headphones and sensory weighted toys.
ArtPlay does not have any accessible parking spaces. The closest carpark to the venue is Federation Square car park (via Russell Street Extension). Visit Wilson Parking for parking rates and opening hours.
Pick up and drop off via the Russell Street Extension.
See Google Maps
Train: Flinders Street Station. Approximately 800m walk.
Tram: Routes 35, 70, 75 - Stop 5 (Swanston St/Flinders St) or Stop 6 (Russell St/Flinders St). Approximately 500m walk. Low-floor trams are not available on these tram routes.
Routes 3, 5, 6, 16, 64, 67, 72 - Stop 13 (Flinders Street Station). Approximately 800m walk. Please note low-floor accessible trams are only available on Routes 5, 6, 16, 72.
From Flinders Street Station: Cross over Swanston Street towards Federation Square and follow the river along Princes Walk until you see the playground on the left-hand side.
From Federation Square car park: Take the lift or stairs to ground level and exit through the door facing out to the playground.