The World Heritage listed, Royal Exhibition Building. The Royal Exhibition Building is one of the world's oldest remaining exhibition pavilions.
On 1 July 2004, it became the first building in Australia to achieve a World Heritage listing. Located in Carlton Gardens, the pavilion was originally completed in 1880 for the first of two international fairs hosted by Melbourne. On May 1st, 1901, the initial Commonwealth Parliament was held here, an event commemorated in 2001, the centenary of Australian Federation. Today, with its meticulously
01/06/2026
Explore the history and opulence of a Melbourne architecture icon on a Royal Exhibition Building Dome Promenade Tour.
Wander through the halls of the building before climbing up to the Dome Promenade to experience stunning 360-degree views.
Limited tours available in June.
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Creative Victoria
27/05/2026
A blast from the past!
Taken during the 1880 Melbourne International Exhibition, this is the view from just near the east-west tramway that crossed the avenue, looking back towards the Great Hall with the Victorian Court on the left.
If you look closely, you can even spot exhibits of the British Court on the right, among them a display case of whips from G and J Zair of Birmingham.
25/05/2026
In 1940, in the months after the outbreak of WWII, the Exhibition Buildings complex was requisitioned by the Royal Australian Air Force and used as a barracks and training facility. By 1942 more than 2000 men of the RAAF had been stationed at the Exhibition Buildings, alongside members of the Women’s Auxiliary Australian Air Force.
This photograph is from the album of Mrs Jessie Bull, taken during the occupation of the building when she served in the WAAAF as Jessie Haughton. In a letter to Museums Victoria, she describes entries in her diary. On 4 April 1943 (a Sunday) she was Duty Driver and the ‘1st WAAAF to climb ladder to top of dome. She notes "PS: Doubt if any others did".
Discover more history of the beautiful Royal Exhibition Building and the see the view for yourself when you visit the Dome Promenade.
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Soaking up the sunny days in the last few weeks of autumn whenever we can ☀️👀
20/05/2026
Shadows captured beautifully falling against the walls Royal Exhibition Building.
From Federation to Fashion, Fire and Ferraris, the Royal Exhibition Building has many stories to share and these windows have seen them all.
14/05/2026
A few of the many highlights from our Royal Exhibition Building Open Day over the weekend.
With special thanks to all of our amazing performers, vendors, programmers, and museum staff who helped bring it all to life!
13/05/2026
Photos of the Hochgurtel Fountain never fail to impress.
Did you know that this fountain is Josef Hochgurtel only known piece of work in Australia?
What a weekend ☀️
Thank you to everyone who joined us over the past two days at the Royal Exhibition Building Open Day!
09/05/2026