Peter Mac's full Open House Melbourne program
5 min read 19 July 2024
Over the weekend of 27 and 28 July we will celebrate 75 years of Peter Mac’s by opening our world leading cancer treatment, research and education centre to the public, for Open House Melbourne.
Dedicated volunteer staff will be on-hand to share our work, our history, and our achievements. This is a unique opportunity to see behind the scenes on self-guided or guided tours, share in family-friendly activities, experience our award winning architecture, and visit our new historical exhibition.
Peter Mac is located at 305 Grattan Street, Melbourne. We will be open from 10am – 4pm on Saturday 27 and Sunday 28 July.
Find the full program below.
Visit the Open House Melbourne website to book guided centre tour or a guided tour of Peter Mac’s extensive art collection.
Everyone is welcome to join us - discover Peter Mac’s world-famous cancer care and cutting-edge research.
Activities and tours
- Self-guided centre and art collection tours
- Guided centre tour – book here
- Guided art curator tour – book here
- Architect presentation (11am Saturday - no booking required)
- Historical exhibition
- Photo moments
- Kids’ treasure hunt activity
- Look through microscopes, try out lab equipment
- Short films and archival footage
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Saturday 27 July |
Sunday 28 July |
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Ground floor – Open all day View the amazing architecture, chat to staff, browse a volunteer stall and learn about the contributions they make across the hospital. This is where the guided tours start. |
Ground floor – Open all day View the amazing architecture, chat to staff, browse a volunteer stall and learn about the contributions they make across the hospital. This is where the guided tours start. |
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Level 1 – Open all day Visit the Wellbeing Centre and learn about cutting-edge cell therapies treatment for cancer in our newest clinical unit. |
Basement Level 1 – Open 10am to 2pm |
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Level 3 – 11am Pharmacy demonstration – see how we make cancer fighting drugs for our patients. |
Level 1 – Open all day Visit the Wellbeing Centre and learn about cutting-edge cell therapies treatment for cancer in our newest clinical unit. |
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Level 4 – Open all day Discover Pathology and learn about how we diagnose, track and understand people’s cancer. Look through microscopes and see pathologists at work! |
Level 3 – 11am Pharmacy demonstration – see how we make cancer fighting drugs for our patients. |
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Level 5 – Open 10am to 2pm Visit Imaging to see the incredible technologies we use to look inside the body for cancer diagnosis and treatment. |
Level 4 – Open all day Discover Pathology and learn about how we diagnose, track and understand people’s cancer. Look through microscopes and see pathologists at work! |
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Level 6 – Open 11am to 1pm See a Surgery Theatre, meet experts (including our robot!) and learn about the lifesaving operations we complete at Peter Mac. |
Level 5 – Open 10am to 2pm Visit Imaging to see the incredible technologies we use to look inside the body for cancer diagnosis and treatment. |
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Level 7 – Open all day Explore our brand new historical exhibition, which tracks Peter Mc’s 75 year history. Drop into the lecture theatre to watch our new short film. |
Level 6 – Open 11am to 1pm See a Surgery Theatre, meet experts (including our robot!) and learn about the lifesaving operations we complete at Peter Mac. |
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Level 13 – Open all day Stop off at the very top of our building, take in an amazing view, relax and watch some Peter Mac archival footage. You might even meet a therapy dog! |
Level 7 – Open all day Explore our brand new historical exhibition, which tracks Peter Mc’s 75 year history. Drop into the lecture theatre to watch our new short film. |
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Level 13 – Open all day Stop off at the very top of our building, take in an amazing view, relax and watch some Peter Mac archival footage. You might even meet a therapy dog! |
