< Previous search
A narrow, well-organized workspace with various plants, shelves, and tools. A sign on the left wall reads
An artist's studio with a high ceiling and exposed beams, filled with art supplies and decorated with various artworks. A blue coat hangs on a hook attached to a corrugated metal partition, with a heater on the floor nearby
An artist's studio with various artworks on the walls, a cozy armchair, and a workspace filled with art supplies. The ceiling has exposed beams and insulation, giving it an industrial look
A spacious, industrial-style communal space with exposed beams and a high ceiling, featuring several couches, tables with magazines, and various workstations and kitchenettes along the edges. Natural light pours into the space from large windows, and industrial-style fixtures hanging from the ceiling.

River Studios

+ Add to Itinerary

Presented by: Creative Spaces | City of Melbourne

Description

River Studios is an award-winning warehouse conversion in West Melbourne managed by Creative Spaces. The 3,000-square-meter building spans three levels and houses over 70 artists working in visual arts, sculpture, photography, and design. The facility offers 62 studios ranging from 14 to 57 square meters and has earned international recognition. 

What's On

Experience River Studios through a guided tour with our building manager and program manager who will provide unique insights into the creative spaces and introduce the artists at work. Discover how the Creative Spaces program supports the arts community by providing affordable studio spaces, and learn about the collaborative environment that makes River Studios a vibrant creative hub. 

Images: (1-4) River Studios. All photos: Ren Pidgeon

Important Details

Tour/event summary information

Friday 25 July
Tour runs 1pm
Bookings required

Saturday 26 July
Tours run 10am + 1pm
Bookings required

Sunday 27 July
Tour runs 1pm
Bookings required

Running for 90 minutes in groups of 30

Bookings

Bookings required—$7 booking fee applies
First release tickets: 12pm Wednesday 2 July
Second release tickets: 10am Saturday 5 July

Book

Meeting Point

Entry to River Studios is via Sims Street. Progress to the end of the carpark area and follow signage to meet Creative Spaces staff at Door 1.

Accessibility

Elevator access, Partially wheelchair accessible

River Studios is wheelchair accessible via elevator. Please note that outdoor road surfaces are uneven.

Location

Warehouse 3, 49-51 Sims St, West Melbourne 3003

CLOSE

Major Sponsors
City of Melbourne logo

Subscribe

Keep up to date with our latest news + events

"*" indicates required fields

Terms and Conditions*

Acknowledgement of Country

Our programming exists on what always was and always will be the land of the people of the Kulin nation. We pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging, as well as to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the wider Melbourne community and beyond. Indigenous sovereignty has never been ceded in Australia and we are mindful of this in everything we do, given our focus on the modern built environment.

Privacy PolicyCopyright Melbourne Open House 2025

Built By Efront

Our programming exists on what always was and always will be the land of the people of the Kulin nation. We pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging, as well as to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the wider Melbourne community and beyond. Indigenous sovereignty has never been ceded in Australia and we are mindful of this in everything we do, given our focus on the modern built environment.

Enter Site

Search

Stay in the loop