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Melbourne Central

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Melbourne Central is a shopping and office complex in Melbourne, built around the 50-metre Coops Shot Tower at La Trobe and Swanston streets.

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Opening hours

Today10:00 – 18:00Show all
Monday10:00 – 19:00
Tuesday10:00 – 19:00
Wednesday10:00 – 19:00
Thursday10:00 – 21:00
Friday10:00 – 18:00
Saturday10:00 – 19:00
Sunday10:00 – 19:00

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Why go

  • The 50-metre Coops Shot Tower, built in 1888, stands beneath the Magic Cone, whose 924 glass panes echo the adjacent State Library of Victoria’s dome.
  • The Marionette Watch opposite the tower performs hourly, featuring galahs, cockatoos, minstrels and koalas.
  • A five-metre Melbourne tram model made from 651,489 LEGO bricks.
  • Monopoly Dreams, Australia’s first Monopoly-themed indoor theme park, has 15 attractions, including a 4D theatre and chance wheel.

What's inside

  • Six retail levels surround the Coops Shot Tower.
  • The lower ground level contains The Eatery food court and Monopoly Dreams, whose Monopoly City and Monopoly Mansion are complemented by a cafe and retail store.
  • Level 3 includes Strike Bowling and B. Lucky & Sons, an arcade, cocktail bar and pawnshop.

History

Before the centre was built, the site was an industrial area that also contained hotels, churches and Coop’s Shot Tower. The office tower and shopping centre were designed by Kisho Kurokawa and Bates Smart McCutcheon in 1988.

  1. Early 2000sAshton Raggatt McDougall modernized the centre to better connect the underground station with the upper complex. Work began in September, aiming to bring more natural light and new street-front shops.
  2. March 2011The Dining Hall food court opened on Level 2 with an Elizabeth Street entrance.
  3. August 2011The Corner fashion precinct opened on the northeast side, with an entrance at Swanston and La Trobe streets.
  4. April 2012Strike Bowling opened on Level 3 at the former Kingpin Bowling site.
  5. May 2019ELLA opened at Elizabeth and La Trobe streets.
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  1. June 2020The Eatery refurbishment was completed.

How to get there

  • TrainMelbourne Central Station is beneath the centre, with escalators connecting the station concourse to the centre.
  • TramTrams run on nearby Swanston, Elizabeth and La Trobe streets.
  • BusBus stops are near the centre.
  • ParkingAn underground, multilevel car park has 880 spaces.
  • On footAn undercover footbridge across Lonsdale and Little Lonsdale streets links the centre to Myer and Bourke Street’s retail area.

Sources: Melbourne Central Shopping Centre - Wikipedia · Melbourne Central - Wikipedia · checked 2 Oct 2026

Where
Cnr LaTrobe And Swanston Streets, Melbourne

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Questions and answers

What are Melbourne Central’s opening hours?

Monday to Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday: 10:00–19:00; Thursday: 10:00–21:00; Friday: 10:00–18:00.

Where can I enter The Corner directly?

At the junction of Swanston and La Trobe streets.

Can I choose the music at ELLA?

Yes. Patrons can select music using its touchscreen jukebox.

Is there a cafe at Monopoly Dreams?

Yes. It has a cafe and a retail store.

Does the Dining Hall have an Elizabeth Street entrance?

Yes. Its Level 2 food court has an Elizabeth Street entrance.

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