Built in 1879 for the International Exhibition of 1880, this exhibition centre is an architectural masterpiece; the concrete dome over the main hall was modelled on Brunelleschi’s cathedral in Florence. It is one of the world’s oldest exhibition pavilions and is Australia’s first non-Aboriginal cultural site to be classified as a World Heritage Site. The exterior is more impressive than the interior, partially due to its setting within the Carlton Gardens.
Our address
- Address:
- 9 Nicholson Street, Carlton VIC 3053
- Trams 86, 95, 96 (stop: Gertrude Street/Nicholson Street)
- Telephone (03) 9270 5000
- Website www.museumvictoria.com.au
- Tours cost $10
- Tours depart 2pm most days
J,
30 Nov 2024
You can visit the viewpoint at the rooftop of the building (and the basement gallery) by joining the Royal Exhibition Building Dome Promenade tour.
Vic,
20 Jul 2021
It’s glorious. Go for a walk right around the building to see all of the beautiful gardens.
Kateryna,
03 Jan 2020
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Nicole Gaye,
08 Aug 2019
A wonderful building with a rich history. It’s currently being respectfully restored for us public to enjoy more of the building next year. The surrounding gardens and Museum next door are a Must-Do
Torzin S,
20 Nov 2017
UNESCO World Heritage Site!
Paul,
08 May 2016
The AAADA fair, not to be missed!
Filip,
27 Mar 2016
Always a great venue to visit whether it's a car show or fashion week . Highly recommend checking out this historical building :)
Fabiane,
19 Feb 2016
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Miguel,
07 Feb 2016
Book a tour in the Melbourne museum.. Totally worth it
Stef,
30 Oct 2015
Impressive building, gardens are good too
Yus,
23 Feb 2015
Love the victorian style of this building
allison,
04 Jan 2015
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Tomfoolery,
05 Dec 2014
The place is so much more enjoyable when your not doing your exam here
dickwyn,
31 Aug 2014
Quite a grand place and it's just next to the Melbourne Museum
Eric,
01 Mar 2014
Why not take your wedding photos here?
Damien,
10 May 2013
This building is so old...
Carrie,
12 May 2012
Be careful of tokens at Beer SpecTAPular. You can't refund them
89.9 LightFM,
18 Aug 2011
You're close to the Melbourne Museum
James,
25 Jul 2011
State of Design show was great!
john,
23 Jun 2011
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Carl,
14 Jun 2011
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catherine,
19 May 2011
affordable art exhibition..check it out
David,
19 May 2011
Make sure you check stand S19 at the Affordable Art Fair to see lots if @oodlies
Cat,
16 Mar 2011
New heritage gardens are finished. Check them out.
Chris,
10 Mar 2011
A very beautiful interior. Look at the ceiling!
Museum Victoria,
24 Jul 2010
If you want to see inside the Royal Exhibition Building, head over to Melbourne Museum and check if the tour is on.
Jareen,
10 Mar 2010
Wanna get inside and see the beautiful dome? Join a tour (available from Nelbourne Museum - opposite)
