Plan your visit
In preparation for your visit, here's some quick information to assist you.
Before you arRive
Download your ticket before you arrive.
Check map below to find us.
Dining-in? Check out the Café de Flore Menu.
Read our FAQ's for more information about your visit.
THE LUME Melbourne is a Cash-Free venue, all outlets within THE LUME Melbourne accept card payments only.
THE LUME MELBOURNE’s permanent home is the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre
The Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC) is nestled in the heart of Melbourne along the bustling South Wharf precinct (enter via DFO/South Wharf main entry).
THE LUME Melbourne is open seven days a week. Closing times may change with demand, please check times on the date you wish to attend.
Gallery hours
Monday–Wednesday:
10am-6.30pm (last entry 5pm)
Thursday-Saturday:
10am-9.30pm (last entry 8pm)
Sunday:
10am-6.30pm (last entry 5pm)
Location
MCEC, 5 Convention Centre Place,
South Wharf VIC 3006, Australia
(MCEC Door 18)
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Directions
THE LUME Melbourne is conveniently located at Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre, South Wharf on the banks of the Yarra River.
Driving
The main entrance is located at 5 Convention Centre Place, adjacent to DFO South Wharf – enter via the doors near the Novotel. Taxi and Ride Share drop off ranks are located outside our front entrance.
Trams
Trams 12, 96 and 109 run every 6-12 minutes and stop outside MCEC on Clarendon Street (9-minute walk). Trams 70, 35 and 75 run along Flinders Street stopping on the north side of the Yarra River near the pedestrian bridge to MCEC.
Trains
Southern Cross Station on Spencer Street is just a short stroll from the venue, with trains running every 15-20 minutes. Visit the MCEC website to find your best route to THE LUME Melbourne.
Bike
Various bike parking facilities are available at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre. There are bike hoops located along Convention Centre Place outside Wilson Parking South Wharf and another on Orrs Walk, opposite Polly Woodside.
Where to park
The most convenient parking for THE LUME Melbourne is the South Wharf Retail Carpark or the Melbourne Exhibition Centre Car Park. See below to save up to $36 in parking when visiting THE LUME.
Melbourne Exhibition Centre Car Park
Company: Wilson Parking
Opening hours: 24/7 hours
Enter/Exit: Normanby Road
Clearance Height: 2.2 metres
South Wharf Retail Car Park
Company: Wilson Parking
Opening hours: 24/7 hours
Enter/Exit: Munro Street or Convention Centre Place
Clearance Height: 2.1 metres
Discount parking
$12 ALL-DAY PARKING (save up to $36).
Enjoy your visit without worrying about the time and save with our all-day parking offer.
We've made it simple for you. Pick up a discount parking voucher from any of our friendly Visitor Experience Team members and use this together with your parking ticket to save up to $36.00.
To claim your discount simply follow either of the two options in our How to Use Discount Parking Tickets guide.
THE LUME MELBOURNE IS COMMITTED TO BEING ACCESSIBLE TO ALL
The venue has many accessible features including accessible toilets, a lift to the gallery’s mezzanine space and augmented hearing sets.
When you arrive at the venue, please speak to any of our friendly staff if you require assistance or get in touch in advance by email: enquiries.melbourne@thelume.com
See our FAQs for more information on accessibility.
TAKE AN EXCLUSIVE PIECE OF THE EXPERIENCE HOME WITH YOU
THE LUME Melbourne’s gallery offers a beautiful array of premium, exclusive Monet & Friends inspired merchandise, including programs, books, art, apparel, homewares, gifts and accessories.
The retail shop is open daily - please note that THE LUME Melbourne is a cash-free venue.
