Royal Exhibition Building Tours and Tickets

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The Carlton Gardens around the Royal Exhibition Building are free to stroll. To tour the building, the cost is AU$29 for adults and AU$15 for children. Alternatively, view the building’s exterior and gardens independently or as part of a city tour, with options starting at US$50.

Yes, guided tours are offered at the Royal Exhibition Building, and they allow you to see why it’s a part of Melbourne’s heritage and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The 1-hour tour takes you inside to see exhibits on its history and up to the Dome Promenade for its views.

Partially. While the elevators make the first three levels of the Royal Exhibition Building wheelchair accessible, the upper Dome Promenade, with its views, is not. Access to the Dome Promenade is only possible via stairs. However, the lower Dome Promenade, also outside with rooftop views, is accessible by elevator.

You can visit several nearby attractions. The closest is the Melbourne Museum, a museum with exhibits on Victorian and natural history, as well as its own IMAX theater. Take a short walk or tram ride to reach Parliament House and the State Library of Victoria, two architectural landmarks.

It depends. If you don’t choose to take a tour inside, you’ll only see Carlton Gardens and its exterior, which are nice, but perhaps not worth a sightseeing detour. Visiting the Royal Exhibition Building is worth it if you appreciate eclectic historical architecture or enjoy visiting UNESCO World Heritage sites.