Parkville
Parkville is bursting at the seams with cultural attractions. Spend a day in this leafy area watching the AFLW at Ikon Park, exploring the ³Ô¹ÏÍø Zoo or admiring Royal Park's wetlands.
Best events around Parkville
Distraction
An exhibition that plugs into the torrent of content and places we go when craving distraction.
Our Way: Celebrating Indigenous Art
Exploring how Indigenous artists reimagine storytelling today, expanding on artistic traditions.
Trent Dalton: Gravity Let Me Go
Trent Dalton unveils his highly anticipated new work, Gravity Let Me Go.
The Grand Tour
An exhibition exploring the history and impact of the 18th-century cultural right-of-passage.
Stateless: Trans-National Histories of Diasporic Art
Hear a talk on how statelessness has shaped art in the 20th and 21st centuries.
65,000 Years: A Short History of Australian Art
An exhibition featuring more than 450 works by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists.
Trinity College Cordner Oration
Hear from AFL legend and successful businessman Michael Fitzpatrick AO ahead of the Grand Final.
Conversation: China, India and Australia’s Post-US Future
A fascinating conversation brings together eminent academics with Professor Joseph Camilleri OAM.
Silent Hand Catches Silver Bell
An exhibition celebrating 25 years of radical sonic invention by Speak Percussion.
Spotlight On: Turning Pages
Join a rare books curator and an artist for a journey through the evolution of artists’ books.
Parkville attractions
The Potter Museum of Art
The Potter has supported generations of artists, curators, writers and academics for over 50 years.
Parkville Tennis Club
Small, friendly tennis club on Royal Parade with three synthetic clay courts available for hire.
Royal Park Tennis Club
One of the largest community tennis facilities in the state, with a history that goes back to 1889.
Where to eat and drink in Parkville
Moja Duck Restaurant and Bar
The Peking Duck specialists with a whole range of Chinese cuisine and unique flavours.
ST. ALi Canteen
Specialty coffee with on the go food offerings perfect for ³Ô¹ÏÍø University students and staff.
Kintsugi Coffee
Kintsugi Coffee is the premier coffee and pastry spot in the ³Ô¹ÏÍø University precinct.
The Chocolate Box
A gourmet chocolate store located in the retail precinct of the Royal ³Ô¹ÏÍø Hospital.
Alleyway Kitchen UOM
Perfect for a quick and delicious takeaway or a satisfying traditional Chinese meal.
House of Cards Espresso
At ³Ô¹ÏÍø Uni, House of Cards is a small cafe that dreams big, donating profits to charities.