Royal Exhibition Building

Convention center · Carlton

Royal Exhibition Building

Convention center · Carlton

9 Nicholson St, Carlton VIC 3053, Australia

Highlights

The Royal Exhibition Building is a stunning 19th-century gem nestled in Carlton Gardens, known for its grand architecture and vibrant exhibitions throughout the year.

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"What a stunner. Located in the middle of Carlton Gardens, the Royal Exhibition Building can't be missed. With a quick google search, we learned it was completed in 1880 and is now one of the worlds oldest exhibition pavilions. REB is still frequently used as the venue of choice for a number of exhibitions throughout the year, from designer markets to wedding fairs to tattoo conventions. If you'd like to peruse the interior on a day when it's not packed with hundreds of fair-goers, keep an eye out for the next open day tour." - Seven Seeds

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"Royal Exhibition Building, Carlton by Seven Seeds. What a stunner. Located in the middle of Carlton Gardens, the Royal Exhibition Building can't be missed. With a quick google search, we learned it was completed in 1880 and is now one of the worlds oldest exhibition pavilions. REB is still frequently used as the venue of choice for a number of exhibitions throughout the year, from designer markets to wedding fairs to tattoo conventions. If you'd like to peruse the interior on a day when it's not packed with hundreds of fair-goers, keep an eye out for the next open day tour."

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Steven Ho

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I've been to many events here both working and just to see an expo. Building its self is magnificent to see. Recently I really enjoyed going to the international flower show. I thought it was very cool it being indoors and outdoors. It's crazy how such an old building to be standing and used so regularly! Definitely one of the many cool old buildings in Melbourne. Definitely worth checking out an expo here even if its just to admore the building. Photos attached are from when I went to the flower show

Chang Guan

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The building is marvelous just like Melbourne’s old name, the Marvelous Melbourne. The Dome Guided Tour is fantastic, the professional guide Phil told us loads of fascinating stories about the building and the city it is located in. In the main hall, Phil showed us the paintings and their history. And then we went upstairs to the rooftop, enjoyed the great views and checked out the golden top which is made of real gold. We went into the basement with a little exhibition about the building. And we went back to the main hall to end this tour. I love this experience. It’s a great landmark of Melbourne. It represents the good old times of its city. And we should do more to conserve it and make it last for our future generations.

Senarath Angammana

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Stunning Venue for Special Occasions – Royal Exhibition Building, Melbourne I recently had the pleasure of attending a graduation ceremony at the Royal Exhibition Building, and it was truly a memorable experience. The building itself is a masterpiece of architecture—grand, elegant, and beautifully preserved. Its high ceilings, detailed interior, and historical charm make it an inspiring venue for any important event. The surrounding Carlton Gardens add even more beauty, offering a peaceful and scenic environment perfect for photos and relaxation. Whether you’re attending a formal event or just visiting, the atmosphere is uplifting and serene. Everything was well organized, and the setting made the ceremony feel extra special. The mix of heritage, space, and natural surroundings makes this a standout location in Melbourne. Highly recommended for anyone visiting the city or planning a special event!

Ashlee Pond

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This beautiful old building is such a stunning site. It looks extra majestic in the lovely Carlton Gardens, and the Dome Tour you can do through the Melbourne Museum is absolutely wonderful, providing a lot of detailed history and some really unique and incredible views. I've been to a lot of events here - from uni exams and graduations, to the flower and garden show, to vegan festivals and art shows, and every single time I visit I'm just blown away by how beautiful this architecture is. I wish that there were more places like this as lovingly preserved in Melbourne.

GG Shopping

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I went to the Melbourne Garden and Flower Show this year which was held in this building and Carlton Gardens. What a magnificent building with ultra high ceilings and large doors. The outside of the building makes a beautiful backdrop when taking photos in the garden but is normally closed. Going to this show was a chance to see inside the building. It’s massive and impressive. Easily accessible by public transport, and there is a museum next door with a car park as well as street parking.

Penny Gaffney

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We did the Promenade dome tour which is organised by the Melbourne Museum. The tour is a 60 minute guided tour that takes you through the gallery of photos, history and stories of the building. After 30 minutes in the basement gallery, we started to make our way up to the top either via 9 levels of stairs or the lift if you need assistance. The stairs were very modern and beautiful and reminded me of a big difference between some old buildings we visited elsewhere. The view on the top was lovely. The dome is hollow and there is no access from the outside on top of the building. The building is definitely beautiful and deserves to be maintained and looked after so we can all enjoy it for a long time into the future!

Julia “Juliaqui” Kibuga

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Went here during the Melbourne international flower and garden show currently in March and it was all so beautiful. So much to see we spent hours there. There is also food stalls for quick snack and coffee.

Bryan Stoops

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It's a very ornate, grand building. I was hoping to go in the Royal Exhibition Building, but there was a quilting convention. Be sure to check the schedule. It was still really nice to be able to explore the outside of the building. It's really impressive.