Royal Exhibition Building
Built in 1880, the Royal Exhibition Building is beautiful inside and out—a true landmark of Melbourne.
Royal Exhibition Building respectfully acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Country on which we stand, and we pay our respects to First Peoples across Victoria and Australia.
Language – Boonwurrung and Woi wurrung
Museum at Home. Always open.
Our doors may be closed but our hearts and minds remain open and we look forward to welcoming you back soon.
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Help fund education programs, scientific research and the preservation and exhibition of precious items in the State Collection.
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An invaluable record of Victoria's environmental and cultural history.
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Keep little hands busy with museum puzzles, toys and activities.
Museum Members
You won't miss a day at your museums! All active and new memberships will be extended for the period that the museum remains closed.
You'll also get access to our Just for Members area featuring live Zoom events, museum expert Q&As, activities, puzzles, downloadable Zoom backgrounds and more!