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  • People walking around the outdoor balcony area in front of the Royal Exhibition Dome.
  • Interior of gold and coloured dome.
  • Exhibition Building dome in sunlight, cityscape at rear.
  • Exhibition Building dome at dusk.

Royal Exhibition Building Dome Promenade

  • Heritage listed
  • Tour

With its origins steeped in history, the Royal Exhibition Building was built for the 1880 Melbourne International Exhibition. As a key attraction of the 1880 and 1888 international exhibitions, the Dome Promenade provided visitors a unique opportunity to overlook the gardens and view the Melbourne skyline.

This guided tour allows visitors to once again be able to experience these spectacular views along with an exhibition that explores the building’s significant history and varied uses over time.

Complement your Dome Promenade Tour with a Devonshire Tea experience at Mercury Restaurant at Melbourne Museum. Enjoy freshly made scones served with forest berry preserve jam and clotted cream and bottomless tea while overlooking sweeping views of the historic Royal Exhibition Building.

The Royal Exhibition Building is beautiful inside and out, and a true landmark of Melbourne.

Bookings essential. Please check the website for your availability.

Hours

Day Times
Monday
  • 10am - 11am 10am - 11am
  • 2pm - 3pm 2pm - 3pm
Tuesday
  • 10am - 11am 10am - 11am
  • 2pm - 3pm 2pm - 3pm
Wednesday
  • 10am - 11am 10am - 11am
  • 2pm - 3pm 2pm - 3pm
Thursday
  • 10am - 11am 10am - 11am
  • 2pm - 3pm 2pm - 3pm
Friday
  • 10am - 11am 10am - 11am
  • 2pm - 3pm 2pm - 3pm
Saturday
  • 10am - 11am 10am - 11am
  • 2pm - 3pm 2pm - 3pm
Sunday
  • 10am - 11am 10am - 11am
  • 2pm - 3pm 2pm - 3pm

Location

Royal Exhibition Building
9 Nicholson St
Carlton 3053

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Contact details

  • telephone number: 13 11 02
  • email address: mvbookings@museum.vic.gov.au
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