Take a free guided tour of the City of Melbourne's Art and Heritage Collection store, located in the historic Melbourne Town Hall.
The entire fourth floor has been refurbished as an open display collection ready for the public to discover. The collection is eclectic and includes over 13,000 items. Explore a range of objects including public art maquettes, street art, Moomba, Olympics, photography, works by First Nations artists, books, plans, Council and ceremonial and contemporary art including artworks related to the Metro Tunnel Project.
Wheelchair access: Melbourne Town Hall is a heritage building and access is limited in some areas. There is lift access to Level 4, but some of the doorways may not be wide enough for some wheelchairs. Six of the rooms included in the tour have doorways that are 88cm or wider, two are 83cm and one is 78cm. Please email: citycollection@melbourne.gov.vic.au if you would like to discuss further.
Tours do not operate on public holidays.
See historic artworks, photos and more lining the Princes Bridge while it undergoes restoration.
Learn more (PDF)Explore the Art and Heritage Collection on a rare weekend tour. $7 booking fee applies.
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Melbourne Town Hall
90-130 Swanston St
Melbourne 3000
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