Our all-day tickets mean no more sticking to a schedule. Just book your tickets and arrive anytime during opening hours that suits you. The feature experience will run for approximately 2 hours after the last entry time.  Opening and closing times are subject to change. Please check times on the date you wish to attend.

Yes! Central to the Leonardo da Vinci experience is an awe-inspiring display of 50 “machine inventions”, painstakingly crafted by, and on loan from, the Museo Leonardo da Vinci in Rome. Skilled Italian artisans were commissioned to study and construct a range of inventions from Leonardo’s sketches, using, where possible, techniques and materials that would have been available to da Vinci himself in fifteenth-century Italy.

Another key component of the experience is dedicated to the pioneering work of the famous French Optical Engineer Mr. Pascal Cotte, consultant to The Louvre Museum. Cotte is the inventor of a multispectral camera that is able to scan from ultraviolet through to infrared. His research peels back the layers of Mona Lisa, revealing previously hidden details. Mona Lisa Revealed is an area devoted to Cotte’s ongoing discoveries that have been more than 15 years in the making – and includes the only exact 360º replica in the world of the famed painting made from his one-of-a-kind research, with her front, back and sides revealed to us from Cotte’s 240,000,000 pixel multispectral camera.

THE LUME Melbourne is also proud to display original pages from Leonardo's precious Codex Atlanticus notebook, revealing his insatiable curiosity spanning anatomy, engineering, flying machines and hydraulic systems. This is the first time these original sketches have been shown in Australia, representing a once in a generation opportunity for insight and inspiration.

We encourage you to move around freely to view THE LUME Melbourne from different perspectives and visit all areas of interest. There is some seating available (including ottomans and bean bags), and you can sit on the floor or stand against the walls, always being mindful of other visitors in the venue.

There are currently no free talks or tours available for Leonardo da Vinci.

Audio descriptions are available via a QR code throughout the experience. If you wish to listen, please bring a pair of headphones on the day of your visit.

Yes, you are more than welcome to take photos and videos inside the experience without flash. Please be considerate of other visitors when taking photos. If you post them on social media, use the hashtag #thelumemelbourne so more people can see the experience through your eyes. Please be advised that flash photography is not permitted inside THE LUME Melbourne.

Commercial photography or video is not permitted at THE LUME Melbourne without prior written permission. If you are planning to film in or around the venue, please contact us.

Best Seat in the House can be booked as an Add-On when you select an Entry Ticket.

Seating is based on a first come, first served. Your table is reserved for 1 hour from your session time. We recommend you give yourself enough time to get to your reserved table. Unfortunately, we may not be able to extend your booking longer than 1 hour as we need to make room for the next visitors.

If you’d like to stay longer you are welcome to move to the café tables in the area behind (subject to availability). Based on the seating plan for the Best Seat in the House reserved area we are unable to accommodate high chairs or prams. Please complete our online form if you have specific enquiries and we will do our best to accommodate you.

As part of the Feast for the Senses experience, diners will select an entrée, main meal and dessert from a set 3 course menu. The set menu can be supplemented with items for a Snack Bar menu at additional cost.

For any dietary requirements, please contact us at enquiries.melbourne@thelume.com or call us on 03 86380609 prior to your visit. Please note that drinks are sold separately and are not included in the ticket price.

Tables are reserved for 1.5 hours from your sitting time. All dining tickets include entry to THE LUME Melbourne to experience Leonardo da Vinci throughout the space. You are welcome to arrive prior to your dinner seating or stay and wander the gallery floor at your leisure afterwards, noting THE LUME Melbourne’s standard closing time of 9:30pm on Saturdays.

Feast for the Senses is available for groups of two or more people. If you would like to book for six or more people, please contact us at enquiries.melbourne@thelume.com.

The Feast for the Senses experience is purchasable as a separate, non-Concession ticket because it includes a specially-crafted, three-course menu in addition to entrance to Leonardo da Vinci. Visitors who are eligible for Concession tickets are welcome to purchase general Concession entry tickets to Leonardo da Vinci and visit our Caffe Medici, purchasing items from our standard à la carte menu prior to 6pm on Saturdays, or the Snack Bar menu from 6pm onwards on Saturdays.

Based on the seating plan for the Front Row of THE LUME Melbourne’s restaurant we are unable to accommodate high chairs or prams in this specific area. Please contact us via our online form if you have specific enquiries and we will do our best to accommodate you. 

VR Florence Flyover is a virtual reality experience located inside the gallery.

This is an add-on and can be purchased with an Entry Ticket at the time of transaction, or within the gallery during your visit. By purchasing this ticket you acknowledge that to participate in the VR Florence Flyover experience you must adhere to the following requirements:
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• You must arrive on time for your VR Florence Flyover add-on
• If you are late you risk losing your place and may not be able to ride
• Weight limit: 180 kg (396 lbs)
• Minimum size: The User must have sufficient wingspan to reach the outer wings when flying. This corresponds to a minimum User height of 135cm / 53in / 4.4ft.
• Maximum size: The User's maximum height for a comfortable and safe flight is 2.10m/82in/6.8ft
• Age limit: minimum age of 6, maximum age of 80 years old
• Glasses cannot be worn with the VR goggles, we recommend contact lenses if possible

There is no minimum age to visit Leonardo da Vinci - 500 Years of Genius and child-friendly dishes are available at the café. All children under 12 years of age must be accompanied by a responsible person. Baby change facilities are available inside the venue. A dedicated parents room is located near the MCEC Customer Service Desk.

Please note guests must be 12 years or older to attend our wellness classes.

We strongly recommend you book tickets or purchase a membership online in advance. Some times, particularly during school holidays, can be heavily booked. There is also a box office on site at THE LUME Melbourne, but same day ticket availability cannot be guaranteed.

Our all-day tickets mean no more sticking to a schedule. Just book your tickets and arrive anytime during opening hours that suits you. We recommend allowing 2 hours. Our opening hours are subject to change at any time. Please ensure you check before your visit. You can find our current opening hours here.
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To buy tickets for all events click here or call THE LUME Melbourne on (03) 8638 0609

Entry Ticket prices for Leonardo da Vinci are:
$49.90: Adult
$39.90: Concession
$29.90: Child/Student
$0: Infant (0-4 years)
$129.90: Family (includes 2 Adults and up to 3 Children)
$12.49/Month ongoing: Membership - 12 Months Minimum

Ticket prices and entry times vary according to the time and date booked. Prices are subject to change; they may vary between certain days of the week, and on Public Holidays. Children aged 4 and under are free and can be added to your booking. Please note that early bird prices have now ended. Additional transaction fees may apply.
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To buy tickets click here.
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It is important that you only buy tickets from our authorised ticketing agents: ROLLER, Red Balloon, Experience Oz, Luxury Escapes, Klook, Viator (TripAdvisor) and Trip.com. Do not purchase tickets from other third-party resellers such as Viagogo as we are unable to verify the legitimacy of such tickets, and entry may be denied.
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If you have a question about Leonardo da Vinci ticket and membership options and prices, please call our friendly box office staff on (03) 8638 0609.

The Dual Entry Ticket is no longer available for purchase; it was sold until the end of the Connection experience on February 4, 2024. one person one visit to each of THE LUME Melbourne's feature experiences, Connection and Leonardo da Vinci – 500 Years of Genius presented by Webuild, during their respective showings at THE LUME Melbourne for $79.90 - an exclusive joint price.

Dual Entry Tickets can be redeemed directly at the venue or online. Each ticket is redeemable for one person. Please note that ID will be checked on entry.

‍It is important that you only buy tickets from our authorised ticketing agents: ROLLER, Red Balloon, Experience Oz, Luxury Escapes, Klook, Viator (TripAdvisor) and Trip.com. Do not purchase tickets from other third-party resellers such as Viagogo as we are unable to verify the legitimacy of such tickets, and entry may be denied.
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If you have a question about Leonardo da Vinci ticket and membership options and prices, please call our friendly box office staff on (03) 8638 0609.
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To buy tickets click here.‍
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Connection Unlimited Entry memberships are no longer available for purchase, as Connection ended on February 4, 2024. Connection Unlimited Entry memberships are not redeemable on Leonardo da Vinci.

If you have a question about Connection ticket and membership options and prices, please call our friendly box office staff on (03) 8638 0609.

A membership to THE LUME Melbourne entitles one person to unlimited visits across a year-long period from the date of purchase, a complimentary program per experience, plus always-on discounts in our themed cafe, retail store and tickets for friends! Return to Australia's largest digital art gallery as often as you like to marvel again and again, experiencing the captivating power and emotional impact of art in a different way with each visit.

Memberships can be redeemed online or directly at the venue. It is redeemable for one person, on primary experiences. When memberships are redeemed on a Premium Experience (e.g. Feast for the Senses, Aperitivo, etc) the price of a Single Entry Ticket will be deducted from the price of that Premium Experience. Valid from date of purchase.

Please note that the annual membership is a recurring membership charged monthly. It can be cancelled at the purchaser's discretion after the minimum term of 12 months. Please be mindful that at times THE LUME Melbourne is closed to the public for events. If you would like to check that we are open before arriving, please call our friendly box office staff on (03) 8638 0609.
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To enquire about booking a school excursion please complete the online form here.

Yes, you can purchase a gift card for THE LUME Melbourne here. Delivered to the recipient's email address instantly or at a time of your choosing, a convenient digital gift card for THE LUME Melbourne will help your loved one access a truly memorable experience. Gift cards are redeemable to purchase tickets to any of THE LUME Melbourne's experiences - ranging from breathtaking digital art to energising wellness classes - as well as in the Retail Store. Gift cards are not redeemable at THE LUME Melbourne's café.
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Please note that a $3.95 transaction fee applies to online gift card purchases.

Ticketmaster gift cards are no longer available to purchase for THE LUME Melbourne. If you have an existing Ticketmaster gift card, it can be used to buy tickets to other events and experiences available on the Ticketmaster website.

Tickets for all events at THE LUME Melbourne are available through the LUME Melbourne website. Tickets for our feature experiences (e.g. Leonardo da Vinci) may also be available via authorised third parties: ROLLER, Red Balloon, Experience Oz, Luxury Escapes, Klook, Viator (TripAdvisor) and Trip.com. These are our ONLY authorised ticket sellers. Please be aware that THE LUME Melbourne has no obligation to honour tickets purchased via unauthorised resellers, such as Viagogo, eBay, Facebook Marketplace, and Gumtree. These may be invalid tickets and you may be refused entry.

There is a box office at the venue, however advanced bookings are recommended.

Want to exchange your tickets for a booking made through our website?  If you need to make a change to your booking, please enquire via our ticket exchange enquiries form; We may offer exchanges up to one hour before your attendance date (exchange requests must be submitted 12 hours prior, and Feast for the Senses, for which exchange requests must be submitted 48 hours prior to the sitting). Standard T&Cs apply

For all tickets purchased on our website, please contact us via our online form.

For all tickets purchased through authorised third parties (Red Balloon, Experience Oz, Luxury Escapes, Klook, Viator (TripAdvisor) and Trip.com) please contact the third party directly.‍