Melbourne: Metartworld Scrap Metal Art Gallery & Mirror Maze

Summary

Melbourne’s metal art gallery with wild mirror maze moments

You’ll wander through Melbourne’s Metartworld surrounded by towering scrap metal sculptures (yes, there’s a dragon), then lose yourself in the Starry Sky mirror maze. With entry included and no rush to move on, it’s an easy way to spend a few hours letting your curiosity lead—maybe even laugh at your own reflection along the way.

What’s the experience like?

I didn’t expect to start my Saturday in Melbourne staring up at a twelve-foot robot made entirely from old car parts, but that’s exactly what happened at Metartworld. The place smells faintly of machine oil and something metallic — not unpleasant, just different. There was this guy at the entrance, maybe the owner? He grinned when he saw me gawking and said, “Wait till you see the dragon.” I laughed because I thought he was joking. He wasn’t.

The Guinness World Record sign is right there as you walk in, which feels kind of surreal — like you’re about to step into someone’s fever dream. There are over 200 sculptures here, all scrap metal welded into animals and people and things I couldn’t even name. Some pieces are so smooth you want to run your hand along them (I did — they’re cold and oddly satisfying). Kids were darting around everywhere, pointing at a giant gorilla or getting lost in the reflections. The main keyword for me? Day trip Melbourne art gallery — because honestly, it felt like a whole little world inside one building.

The Starry Sky Exhibition is where things got trippy. It’s basically a mirror maze lit up with blue and purple lights, so you’re chasing your own reflection through endless corridors. At one point I bumped into myself (well, my reflection) and startled so hard I almost dropped my phone. People were laughing — strangers sharing this weird sense of “where even am I?” It was loud in places but then suddenly quiet if you found a corner by yourself. Kind of meditative if you let it be.

I still think about that dragon sculpture, scales made from what looked like bits of old bicycles. There’s something hopeful about seeing junk turned into art on this scale. If you’re looking for a day trip in Melbourne that’s not just another museum stop, Metartworld really sticks with you — imperfections and all.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Visit Metartworld Art Gallery and Exhibition

• Enter Guinness World Record Metal Art Gallery
• Explore over 200 metal artworks
• Visit the Starry Sky Exhibition
• Experience the interactive mirror maze

Top questions

Is Metartworld suitable for kids?

Yes, it welcomes all ages and kids seemed to love exploring both the gallery and mirror maze.

How do I get to Metartworld using public transport?

Public transportation options are available nearby; check local tram or bus routes for details.

Are service animals allowed inside?

Yes, service animals are allowed at Metartworld.

What does the ticket include?

Your ticket covers access to both the Guinness World Record Metal Art Gallery and the Starry Sky Exhibition.

Do I need to be physically fit to visit?

The experience is suitable for all physical fitness levels.

What’s included

Your entry covers all fees and taxes for both the massive Guinness World Record Metal Art Gallery and the interactive Starry Sky Exhibition mirror maze—no extra charges or hidden costs once you’re inside.