Fed Square
Fed Square
4.2
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Monday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Tuesday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Wednesday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Thursday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Friday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Saturday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Sunday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
About
The cultural and community heart of Melbourne, located on the banks of the Birrarung (Yarra River), at the gateway to the city's arts precinct. Fed Square hosts over 300 events and attracts 8 million visitors a year. Whether it’s a bustling community festival, an outdoor film screening, an art installation, a Big Screen watch party for a major sporting event, or a thrilling live performance, Fed Square is the place where major events and big moments are shared. Popular attractions include the three museums and galleries at Fed Square: ACMI, Australia's museum of screen culture; the Koorie Heritage Trust, which celebrates the rich history of south-eastern Australian First Peoples art, design and culture; and The Ian Potter Centre: NGV Australia, showcasing Australian art. Fed Square also is home to a range of excellent bars, cafes and award-winning restaurants. Whatever your interests, there’s something for you at Fed Square. Check out fedsquare.com/events for upcoming events.
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Peter M
Melbourne, Australia1,291 contributions
June 2020
Due to corona virus and the building of the Metro Tunnel Federation Square is closed to all events but still open to walking or sitting down.. The Australian Centre for Moving Image is closed for renovations, the Ian Potter NGV Australia is closed due to corona and the Koorie Heritage Trust closed also due to corona. Easing of restrictions the bars are now open. The Fearless Girl statue is in front of the Hop Bar and Garden. The Koorie Heritage Trust previously was in King Street and is the only public collection in Victoria dedicated solely to Koorie art and culture comprising artefacts,pictures and photographs, as well as a Oral History Program and Reference Library.
Once Corona is finished it will get back to its usual events as every week there is usually something on
Once Corona is finished it will get back to its usual events as every week there is usually something on
Written 20 June 2020
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Dimitris L
Sydney, Australia54,475 contributions
Apr 2021
We love going to Federation Square. It is like a point of reference. It's a place where people congregate. It's a spot for shows. There you feel as if you are at the centre of what is amazing in the city, and from there you can follow the trail to other places which are just as good. There are cafes, restaurants, museums, theatres, galleries, shops, and many other interesting sights. And just across the road is the famous Flinders station. Not to be missed.
Written 2 May 2021
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Stewarts Vacation
1,532 contributions
Mar 2023
Worth a walk through, or a longer linger, if you wish to visit a museum, gallery, cafe or bar. The architecture is intriguing and modern. The large, fixed public television screen, digital facade, which livestreams sports and broadcasts news and major sporting events, is apparently the biggest broadcasting screen in Australia. There are areas and seats to sit and relax.
Written 31 March 2023
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Jeffry b
Essendon, Australia13,738 contributions
Mar 2020
In days gone by, the Gas and Fuel Corporation had two ugly buildings of brown brick occupying the site which is now Federation Square . Following their demolition, it was decided that Melbourne should have a civic space. The Square is 3.2 hectares (8 acres) , It was created in tones of brown and ochre to honour the Wurungeri people who once hunted here and fished in the Yarra River. The trouble was, no one particularly likes Federation Square. The NGV Potter Gallery has a marvellous collection of Australian Modernist painters and the Australian Centre for the Moving Image (ACMI) shows classic movies. The Koorie Heritage Trust is informative and there are any number of restaurants and bars which are popular, such as the Taxi Kitchen. Federation Square iis like a distant relative that has come to visit, but you can't get rid of.him.
Written 10 March 2020
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Traveller
Melbourne, Australia17,552 contributions
Dec 2021
It is that time of the year for Christmas decorations and presenting the atmosphere for the festive season.
My wife and I visited this place to have a look on our way to the various gardens across the Yarra River.
Federation Square is a popular meeting spot because it is across the road from Flinders Street Train Station.
My wife and I visited this place to have a look on our way to the various gardens across the Yarra River.
Federation Square is a popular meeting spot because it is across the road from Flinders Street Train Station.
Written 17 December 2021
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Thanks for the great review!
Written 2 January 2023
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outonadate
Tasmanian1,531 contributions
Dec 2020
Came here for the Xmas tree and decorations as we did last year. this year however I must say I was disappointed. Mainly by the lack of social distancing and the rudeness of the crowds. I had thought with Covid 19 people would be a bit more wary. My son and I had a quick look and then left.
Written 14 December 2020
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CraigH0901
Adelaide, Australia1,347 contributions
Sept 2023 • Couples
There are places to go in Federation Square that makes the visit. It is otherwise uninteresting and uninspiring. Designed as a gathering place for people or a town square, it is a good spot to meet to go somewhere else. It has no soul, no energy and no compelling reason to exist.
Go to the Koori Trust, eat at Time Out and go.
Go to the Koori Trust, eat at Time Out and go.
Written 13 September 2023
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Jeffry b
Essendon, Australia13,738 contributions
May 2021
Federation Square was designed to be a central square for Melbourne, where people could gather for events such as Chinese New Year and other community festivals. Since it opened in 2002, the Square has one a place in the hearts of Melburnians. This large open area of 3.2 ha (8 acres) hosts many facilities such as the NGV Potter Gallery, one of the best collections of Aboriginal art in Australia, the Australian Centre for the Moving Image and the Koorie Heritage Trust, plus many bars and eateries. Federation Square is opposite Flinders St Station, it's very easy to find
Written 9 May 2021
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KarenM1_10
Bloomfield Hills, Michigan1,035 contributions
Jan 2020
This area is very popular with tourists and locals. There are a number of restaurants in this area and is also the main area where many day tours depart and end. The City Circle Tram makes a stop here as well and there are a number of attractions in this area.
Written 11 April 2020
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Wayne K
San Diego, CA182 contributions
Feb 2020
This seems to be an area where many tours get together or start from. It is a large square with many shops, train station,tours, etc. We spent some time there, but not knowing much about the area we could not find the proper tour company we were looking for and we had limited time. It would take an entire day to cover everything around the square.
Written 31 March 2020
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