Planning a trip to Melbourne? Check out what's on
Melbourne is a city that's alive with action – and as a Melbourne-based business, we're in the know about great things to see and do in our wonderful city. Use our search function below to help plan your trip.
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Find events underway while you’re in Melbourne:
Royal Exhibition Centre
The Royal Exhibition Building is one of the world’s oldest remaining exhibition pavilions. On 1 July 2004, it became the first building in Australia to achieve a World Heritage listing. Located in Carlton Gardens, the pavilion was originally completed in 1880 for the first of two international fairs hosted by Melbourne. On May 1st, 1901, the initial Commonwealth Parliament was held here, an event commemorated in 2001, the centenary of Australian Federation.
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Old Treasury Building
Sitting at the top of Collins Street in the Melbourne CBD is the Old Treasury Building, widely regarded as one of the finest 19th Century buildings in Australia.
Year round
State Library of Victoria
A Melbourne city landmark and cultural icon, the Library is a magnificent 19th-century building with some of the city’s most beautiful heritage interiors. The La Trobe Reading Room, with its majestic domed ceiling, is a highlight. Don’t miss the two free permanent exhibitions: see Ned Kelly’s armour in the changing face of Victoria, and trace the history of books in Mirror of the World. Free guided tours available.
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National Gallery Of Victoria
The National Gallery of Victoria (NGV) is Australia's oldest and most distinguished public art museum. The NGV collection comprises more than 70,000 artworks spanning thousands of years.
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Melbourne Theatre Company
Melbourne Theatre Company presents a broad range of productions to entertain audiences all year round, so you can experience great theatre whenever you are in Melbourne.
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