31University of Melbourne - Melbourne Brain Centre
Address: 30 Royal Parade (cnr Genetics Lane), Parkville
Opening Hours: 10am to 4pm - Saturday and Sunday
What's Open: Join a tour of the Melbourne Brain Centre and take the rare opportunity to go behind the scenes where cutting edge neuroscience research takes place. Visitors are welcome to explore the Dax Centre, home of the Cunningham Dax Collection. The gallery comprises creative works by people with mental illness and/or emotional trauma. Younger visitors might like to observe cool demonstrations of a strawberry DNA extraction in the foyer lab.
Frequency Of Tours: 15 people every 20 minutes. Last tour at 3.40pm.
Building Type: Work Places – Research Facility
Year Built: 2011
Architect: Lyons
Web:
unimelb.edu.au
lyonsarch.com.au
Tram Stops: Stop 11: Melbourne University on route 19
Go behind the scenes of the largest neuroscience facility of its kind in the Southern Hemisphere.
Wheelchair Access
Food/Beverages Available
Guided Tours
Lines Expected, Arrive Early
Pram Access
Rooftop or Significant City Views
Toilet
Photography Allowed
Good for Kids
