Getting there

Royal Exhibition Building, 9 Nicholson St, Carlton VIC

The Royal Exhibition Building is located just north of Melbourne's CBD, next to the Melbourne Museum in Carlton Gardens. Access to the venue is via the main doors on the Nicholson Street side and the side doors opposite the museum. View google map »

GETTING THERE BY CAR + PARKING

Located under Melbourne Museum, the car park is open 7 days a week from 5.30am to midnight daily. Enter via Rathdowne Street or Nicholson Street.
Parking is cheaper if you book online at least one hour before your arrival.

CAR PARK RATES 

Monday to Friday
Hourly rate: 0–1 hrs/$13.00, 1–2 hrs/$25.00, 2–3 hrs/$37.00
Maximum daily rate: $49.00
Flexi bird Monday–Friday: $15.00 (enter between 5.30am-10am, exit before midnight)
Nights
$10.00 flat rate per night (enter after 4.00pm, exit before closing)
Weekends
$20.00 for 0 to 4hrs
$30.00 for 4+hrs

For more information on parking, please visit Museums Victoria. 

PUBLIC TRANSPORT OPTIONS

• 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 St

CYCLING

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.