IMAX Melbourne Museum
IMAX Melbourne Museum
4.5
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Featuring the World's (3rd) Largest Screen, IMAX Melbourne offers one of the most exciting and immersive cinema experiences on offer.Let the power of IMAX 3D transport you to exotic and amazing locations around the globe, under the sea and out of this world or see the latest Hollywood Blockbusters on a giant screen wrapped in 15,000 Watts of digital surround sound!
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If you want real parmesan, cut from the block, grated over your pasta with a twist of style, this is the place. Until recently, this neighbourhood was home to the notorious ‘Carlton Crew,’ a pseudo mafia who started their day with a local espresso. They are gone, but the espresso still runs strong in this Little Italy which has something for everyone. Starched white tablecloths, candles, pizza the way they do it "back home" and maybe even a bit of amore. The number of gelato choices will leave you in a state of indecision and wide footpaths, big awnings and a sea of packed tables makes this al fresco dining experience a continental buzz. Even if you’re not eating, it’s worth the stroll just for the people-watching, which, of course, is an Italian tradition.
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4.5
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Marie
Cranbourne, Australia25 contributions
Dec 2020 • Family
Twice already The staff member has charged me $25 more and disagreed with me in the end realising I was right and twice my family missed the beginnings of our movies becas of staff errors . Very annoyed as the staff are friendly but not educated enuff on charging correct prices it’s ridiculous so be careful ur charged correctly as they have no clue unless u mention it & you will miss out on movies becas of them with no compensation just an oops oh yeah ur right !! We do love imax and we are members so this is Not good enuff to be treated this way. I reccomrnd the 3D movies in this venue. Just watch out on costs.
Written 27 December 2020
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Linda B
Croydon, Australia24 contributions
Sept 2023 • Friends
From the time we arrived we were very pleased with the way the staff were helpful & friendly . The theatre was great. Good seating and first class view. We watched “Serengeti “ Journey to the Heart of Africa . It was so real we felt as we were there . So clear and interesting.
Written 23 September 2023
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Jo C
47 contributions
Jan 2021
We really enjoyed visiting IMAX. It is right next to the museum, so it makes for a good day out. We went to IMAX then went across to the museum. We went to a 3-D movie which was difficult with masks that we managed to get through okay. Well worth it
Written 8 January 2021
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Traveller
Melbourne, Australia17,563 contributions
Jan 2024 • Couples
My wife and I were here to watch "Arctic 3D. Our Frozen Planet" by BBC Earth. It was narrated by Benedict Cumberbatch. Exclusive to IMAX.
We thoroughly enjoyed watching this spectacular documentary in 3D. Well worth the price of entry.
We thoroughly enjoyed watching this spectacular documentary in 3D. Well worth the price of entry.
Written 31 January 2024
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Kiran K
Melbourne, Australia635 contributions
Apr 2022 • Friends
Not as big as compared to other imax cinemas such as sydney or those in India. Seating is quite congested too. The movie experience is fine but still feels uncomfortable due to seating. Watched fantastic beasts movie and the screen experience was good.
Written 14 April 2022
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Stormbomber
Kewarra Beach, Australia38 contributions
Apr 2017 • Solo
Whilst it is expensive, I'm really glad I booked premium seating. I was the only person in the row which made it very personal and comfortable. I saw Beauty and the Beast and it was nice to see it in 3D on the large screen. My only quibble is the price - $42 to see a movie is not something I would pay regularly but I decided to treat myself as I was on holiday.
Written 23 April 2017
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NudeFoodDude
Yarra Valley, Victoria, Australia309 contributions
Sept 2012 • Business
I took my daughters aged 8 and 5 to see Flying Monsters. Total screen time 40 minutes; total cost with 1 large popcorn and 1 large drink to share...$75.50???
C'mon guys..that's a bit steep!
C'mon guys..that's a bit steep!
Written 25 October 2012
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bfprice
Melbourne, Australia99 contributions
Nov 2018 • Friends
Last week we went to see Bohemian Rhapsody at IMAX Melbourne Museum. We have only seen documentaries there before and the first time we saw a film that wasn’t 3D. It was a fantastic venue to watch such a great film. We booked into the premium seats in the back row. We are now sold on this venue for great films.
Written 13 November 2018
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Dion B
Kallista, Australia13 contributions
Apr 2017 • Family
After hearing all about the new space film at IMax on the radio, I booked tickets without doing further research. Hmmm ... over priced for this very, very short film. The facilities are OK, but the metal railings at the from of the cinema sit in front of the screen and disrupt the picture, so it was a bit weird. Staff at the cafe were very inflexible about serving softdrink in the smaller cups they had ... the minimum I could buy for a child was 600ml for $6.50. Just ridiculous. This gouging for cheap food at the cinemas is a pet-hate of mine, it's really unnecessary. They need a kids sized 250ml cup for some softdrink as a treat ... $3 max. Next time I go, I'm booking a good, long film and bringing my own treats.
Written 5 April 2017
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Vijay75
Bengaluru, India596 contributions
Jan 2017 • Family
Watched Museum Alive in IMAX, it was equivalent to Night at the Museum movie, here everything extinct became alive, what an awesome experience!!!
Written 3 January 2017
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We didn't go to the food counter, so I wouldn't know. But I'm pretty sure they don't sell coffee, just cold drinks.
Written 24 August 2019
Its typically $15 (ie not much less than the full adult price) Worth checking the family package as that offers a better deal overall if you are going with a group of people.
Written 11 July 2019
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Written 29 September 2016
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