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.
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Uncovering the Exhibition Building's secret WWII stories
Untold war stories revealed.
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Visions of Colonial Grandeur
Explore the history of Melbourne's International Exhibitions through the stunning art collection of 19th-century businessman John Twycross.
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Royal Exhibition Building Collection
The Collection of more than 5,000 objects reflects all aspects of the building's history.
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Lecture: If These Walls Could Talk
Senior Curator Michelle Stevenson tells some lesser-known stories from Royal Exhibition Building.
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Wartime stories from the Royal Exhibition Building
During World War II, the building was occupied by the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF), as a barracks and training base.
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Federation Celebrations in May 1901
Celebrations focused on Melbourne, where the first Federal Parliament was opened in the (Royal) Exhibition Building.
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