The Arts Spine with Peter Maddison—Non Stop Fun(draisers)

Led by Open House Melbourne’s Ambassador and the original host of Grand Designs Australia, Peter Maddison, this immersive walk traces the cities evolving cultural landscape, unpacking the stories behind some of Melbourne's most significant civic and creative buildings. Along the way, you'll encounter landmark institutions including Fed Square, ACMI, the Arts Centre Melbourne, NGV International, Buxton Contemporary, Melbourne Theatre Company and ACCA, alongside contemporary public spaces and adaptive reuse projects that reveal how culture is shaped not just by what happens inside buildings, but by how cities are designed. Explore Melbourne's Art Spine on a guided walking tour tracing the powerful convergence of architecture, public space and the arts stretching from Federation Square through Southbank to the Malthouse and ACCA precinct. Please note: • This walking tour requires low to moderate activity covering approximately 2km with some areas of incline and uneven ground. • This tour is an all weather event. Please come prepared for the weather and wearing comfortable shoes. Brought to you with the generous support of our friends and partners, Non-Stop Fun(draisers) offer a opportunity to discover something new or re-discover a favourite building, place or space, all while making a valuable contribution to the ongoing delivery of Open House Melbourne’s free and accessible programs, helping us continue to celebrate good design.