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

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.

Once again, visitors will be able to marvel at the views on a guided experience as well as enjoy an exhibition that explores the building’s significant history and varied uses over time.

Tours will be offered four times daily, with bookings essential. The ticket price ($15 to $29) also includes entry to Melbourne Museum.

Please note that due to high demand, bookings have currently sold out until January 2023.

Dates and times

Day Times
Monday
  • 10am - 11am 10am - 11am
  • 11am - 12pm 11am - 12pm
  • 1pm - 2pm 1pm - 2pm
  • 2pm - 3pm 2pm - 3pm
Tuesday
  • 10am - 11am 10am - 11am
  • 11am - 12pm 11am - 12pm
  • 1pm - 2pm 1pm - 2pm
  • 2pm - 3pm 2pm - 3pm
Wednesday
  • 10am - 11am 10am - 11am
  • 11am - 12pm 11am - 12pm
  • 1pm - 2pm 1pm - 2pm
  • 2pm - 3pm 2pm - 3pm
Thursday
  • 10am - 11am 10am - 11am
  • 11am - 12pm 11am - 12pm
  • 1pm - 2pm 1pm - 2pm
  • 2pm - 3pm 2pm - 3pm
Friday
  • 10am - 11am 10am - 11am
  • 11am - 12pm 11am - 12pm
  • 1pm - 2pm 1pm - 2pm
  • 2pm - 3pm 2pm - 3pm
Saturday
  • 10am - 11am 10am - 11am
  • 11am - 12pm 11am - 12pm
  • 1pm - 2pm 1pm - 2pm
  • 2pm - 3pm 2pm - 3pm
Sunday
  • 10am - 11am 10am - 11am
  • 11am - 12pm 11am - 12pm
  • 1pm - 2pm 1pm - 2pm
  • 2pm - 3pm 2pm - 3pm

Location

Royal Exhibition Building
9 Nicholson St
Carlton 3053

Open in maps location for Royal Exhibition Building

Contact details

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