Opening Times
The National Sports Museum will open 10am – 5pm daily, with last admission at 4pm.
The opening hours of the National Sports Museum on weekends, when events are being held within the MCG arena, will vary.
During MCG major event days including but not limited to the AFL Grand Final, Day 1 of the Boxing Day Test and Anzac Day football, access to the National Sports Museum will be restricted to those patrons holding an event day ticket.
We strongly recommend that visitors book their entry in advance of their arrival to guarantee admission.
Please click here for a full schedule of event days at the MCG and hours of operation for the National Sports Museum. (Last admission will be one hour prior to the official closing time.)
The National Sports Museum is delighted to accept education and special interest group bookings between 8.30am and 10am, subject to prior confirmation.
Corporate clients wishing to include a tour of the National Sports Museum in conjunction with an event or conference being held at the MCG can co-ordinate this directly with Epicure.
We recommend you allocate at least 1 – 1 ½ hours to fully experience the National Sports Museum.
The National Sports Museum will close on the following Public Holidays:
• Christmas Day
• Good Friday
The Melbourne Cricket Club Museum will not be accessible by National Sports Museum patrons on MCG event days. MCC Members will be able to access the MCC Museum from the Members Reserve entrance.
