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Columns and building of Parliament House lit at night.

Parliament House

  • Heritage listed
  • Landmark

The meeting place of the Victorian Government, Parliament House is one of Melbourne's best known landmarks.

Facing the intersection of Spring and Bourke streets, the heritage building's facade, sweeping steps, elegant lamps and grand colonnade are an impressive sight.

The inside is no less grand, with the splendid architecture of the Legislative Assembly, Legislative Council, Queen's Hall and library.

Free public tours of Parliament House are conducted on days when Parliament is not sitting. You don’t need to book unless you have a group of six or more.

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Parliament House
Spring St
East Melbourne 3002

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  • telephone number: 03 9651 8568
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Neo-classical, heritage-listed, Melbourne Town Hall building on Swanston Street.

Melbourne Town Hall

The heart of the city’s cultural and civic activity also hosts theatre, receptions and exhibitions.

  • Heritage listed
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Inside the Old Melbourne Gaol looking at the cell corridors and down to the level below.

Old Melbourne Gaol

Visit Melbourne’s oldest prison, where most of Australia’s infamous characters spent time.

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Historic old Kensington Town Hall building.

Kensington Town Hall

This beautifully restored building offers affordable spaces for social and celebratory functions.

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Three story, white, historic Government House building with tower and flag.

Government House

Official residence of the Governor of Victoria.

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The City of Melbourne respectfully acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the land we govern, the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung and Bunurong / Boon Wurrung peoples of the Kulin and pays respect to their Elders past and present. We acknowledge and honour the unbroken spiritual, cultural and political connection they have maintained to this unique place for more than 2000 generations.

We accept the invitation in the Uluru Statement from the Heart and are committed to walking together to build a better future. For more information, visit Aboriginal Melbourne.

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