Old Treasury Building
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Old Treasury Building
Old Treasury Building
All About
Old Treasury Building
Highlights
The Old Treasury is regarded as one of the finest public buildings in Australia. Completed in 1862, it was the major government office in Melbourne throughout the 19th century, and second only to Parliament House as the centre of state affairs.
Designed by a 19 year old architect, John James Clark, it is widely considered to be one of the finest examples of Renaissance Revival architecture in Australia. Until 1992, the building housed a succession of government departments including the city office of the Victorian Governor.
Restored and opened to the public as a museum in 1994, The Old Treasury Building provides an ideal orientation to Melbourne for visitors wishing to understand and explore the city's history, architecture, art and contemporary life. The Old Treasury Building houses three permanent exhibitions, Built on Gold, Victorian Archival Treasures and Growing Up in the Old Treasury.
Activities
Photography
Sight-seeing
Educational experience
Facilities
- Guided tour
- Cloak room
- Reception desk
Important Information
Guidelines
- The building is located on the land of the Kulin Nations. We acknowledge and pay our respects to the Traditional Custodians, past and present.
- Always do some research before heading out for your journey. Visit the Building website for up to date information on the current exhibits, opening and closing times.
- Large backpacks must be cloaked at the Reception Desk.
- Photography is allowed as part of your visit in exhibition spaces, however the flash must be deactivated. Please feel free to use these for your personal, non-commercial use. Ask at the Reception Desk if you wish to take photographs or film for commercial use, or fill in a Film and Photography permit request.
- Food and drinks (excluding water) are not allowed in the exhibition spaces.
- Please consider the environment, take your rubbish with you or place in the bins provided. We want to ensure these beautiful places are still here for our future generations to enjoy.
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Location
Getting to Old Treasury Building
Address: 20 Spring Street, East Melbourne, Victoria 3002
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