Melbourne, the vibrant capital city of Victoria and the second-largest city in Australia, is a bustling metropolis characterized by its captivating skyline and the meandering Yarra River, particularly enchanting during dusk. The heart of Melbourne revolves around its central city, while its sprawling suburbs cover a vast expanse of approximately 9900 km², stretching over 40 km to the south, 30 km to the east, 20 km to the north, and expanding across expansive, flat basalt plains to the west. Within this urban landscape lies the municipality of Melbourne, encompassing the innermost suburbs of metropolitan Melbourne, including the central city itself. Spanning an area of around 37 km², our municipality shares its borders with seven other councils. As the gateway to Victoria, Melbourne serves as the seat of the Victorian Government and hosts the headquarters of numerous local, national, and international companies, as well as being home to prominent organizations, government bodies, and non-government agencies. This dynamic city pulsates with activity, serving as a thriving hub of commerce, culture, and governance.

This collection incorporates the Melbourne Open Air Sculpture Museum. It has approximately 4000 historical and contemporary objects including architectural plans, photographs, civic and ceremonial objects, sister city gifts, commemorative objects, and a visual art collection. It is used for research and for long and short term exhibitions. The Open Air Sculpture Museum is a collection of heritage and contemporary monuments and sculptures in public spaces.

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