Getting to the Royal Exhibition Building

The Royal Exhibition Building is located just north of Melbourne's CBD, next to the Melbourne Museum in Carlton Gardens. It is part of the Golden Mile Heritage Trail

Public Transport Options

Plan your trip using Metlink's Journey Planner. Transport options inlcude:

Tram 86 or 96 to corner of Nicholson and Gertrude Streets
Free City Circle Tram to Victoria Parade
City loop train to Parliament Station
Bus routes 250, 251 and 402 to Rathdowne Street
Free City of Melbourne Tourist Shuttle Bus to stop No. 4

Cyclists

Local bicycle facilities include bike lanes on Rathdowne St and Canning St. There is also a shared pedestrian/bike path on Nicholson St. Bicycle racks on the Plaza provide ample bike parking just outside the front door.

Car Park

The Melbourne Museum undercover car park is open from 6.00am to midnight daily. Enter via Rathdowne Street or Nicholson Street.

Hours of Operation

7 days a week from 6.00am to midnight.

Melbourne Museum Car Park Rates Rates effective from 12 December 2011.
Day rate Monday - Friday
$8.00	0 – 1 hours
$16.00	1 – 2 hours
$20.00	2 – 3 hours
$24.00	3 – 4 hours
$28.00	4 – 5 hours
$32.00	5 – 6 hours Maximum rate is $32.00
Early bird Monday - Friday
$14.00	Enter before 9.30am, exit after 2.30pm
Night rate
$7.00	Flat rate per night Enter after 4.00pm, exit before closing
Weekend/Public Holiday rates
$16.00	Flat rate per day
Museum Members
$8.00	less than 2 hours with a validated ticket (per exit per day)
$12.00	more than 2 hours with a validated ticket (per exit per day)
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All rates are inclusive of GST