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1. museumsvictoria.com.au › rebRoyal Exhibition Building - Museums Victoria

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   One of the world's oldest remaining exhibition pavilions, the building is beautiful inside and out – a true landmark of Melbourne. On 1 July 2004, it became the first building in Australia to achieve a World Heritage listing.

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3. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Royal_Exhibition_BuildingRoyal Exhibition Building - Wikipedia

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   The Royal Exhibition Building is a World Heritage -listed building in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, built in 1879–1880 as part of the international exhibition movement, which presented over 50 exhibitions between 1851 and 1915 around the globe. The building sits on approximately 26 hectares (64 acres), is 150 metres (490 ft) long and is ...

   • Completed: 1880
   • Architect(s): Joseph Reed

   • Construction started: 1879

4. whc.unesco.org › en › listRoyal Exhibition Building and Carlton Gardens - UNESCO World ...

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   The Royal Exhibition Building and its surrounding Carlton Gardens were designed for the great international exhibitions of 1880 and 1888 in Melbourne. The building and grounds were designed by Joseph Reed. The building is constructed of brick and timber, steel and slate. It combines elements from the Byzantine, Romanesque, Lombardic and Italian ...

5. www.historyhit.com › locations › melbourne-royalMelbourne Royal Exhibition Building - History and Facts ...

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   May 7, 2021 · The architect of the Royal Exhibition Building was the largest design by Reed and Barnes architectural company. Reed was inspired by the Byzantine, Romanesque, Lombardic and the Italian Renaissance, combining these styles in brick, timber, steel and slate. The corner stone was laid by the Victorian governor George Bowen in February 1879 and ...

6. museumsvictoria.com.au › reb › plan-your-visitPlan your visit - Royal Exhibition Building - Museums Victoria

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   Getting here and parking. 9 Nicholson Street, Carlton. The Royal Exhibition Building is located in Carlton Gardens, next to Melbourne Museum. Visit us using public transport, bicycle or car. Getting here and parking.

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   When was the Melbourne Royal Exhibition Building built?

   • The Melbourne Royal Exhibition Building was constructed during a great international exhibition movement following the 1851 Crystal Palace Exhibition in London. Designed specifically to house the Melbourne International Exhibition, it was completed in 1880 and held the exhibition that year.

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   How do I get to the Melbourne Royal Exhibition Building?

   • Located in the heart of Melbourne within the Carlton Gardens, the easiest way to reach the Melbourne Royal Exhibition Building is via public transport. Trams 86, 96, 30 and 35 stop just outside the gardens, as do bus lines 250, 251 and 402 – all just minutes from the Royal Exhibition Building.

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   Where can I visit the Royal Exhibition Building?

   • 9 Nicholson Street, Carlton The Royal Exhibition Building is located in Carlton Gardens, next to Melbourne Museum. Visit us using public transport, bicycle or car. A guided tour allows visitors to explore the building’s history and take in spectacular views. For special events, see the event website for tickets and information.

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   What is the Royal Exhibition Building used for?

   • The Royal Exhibition Building is used as an exam hall for the University of Melbourne, Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology, Melbourne High School, Nossal High School, Mac.Robertson Girls' High School and Suzanne Cory High School . The building is no longer Melbourne's largest commercial exhibition centre.

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8. museumsvictoria.com.au › reb › world-heritageWorld Heritage - Royal Exhibition Building - Museums Victoria

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   The Royal Exhibition Building and Carlton Gardens qualify for the National Heritage list under criteria A, B, D, E and F with one of the notable reasons for the site’s listing being its use as the venue for the opening of the first Australian Federal Parliament on 9 May 1901.

9. museumsvictoria.com.au › reb › storiesHistory - Royal Exhibition Building - Museums Victoria

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   Click on an image to see more of the splendour of the 1880 and 1888 exhibitions. The Exhibition Building cemented its status Melbourne’s leading event venue and a tourist icon on 9 May 1901, hosting the opening of Australia’s Federal Parliament. Since that time baby shows, home shows, motor shows, bicycle races and pole sitting compe