Box Hill Town Hall
Description
Box Hill Town Hall is a commanding landmark within the City of Whitehorse, in Melbourne's eastern suburbs. Built before WWII, the building houses the Old Council Chambers (which have appeared in many TV series and feature films) and the grand Main Hall, as well as several majestic function rooms, the Whitehorse Artspace gallery and the Community Hub, which is home to 17 not-for-profit organisations, including the Box Hill Historical Society.
What's On
Sign up on the day for guided tours of this historical building that dates back to 1934, or ask questions and listen to stories and anecdotes from a former mayor and councillors who will be in attendance in the Old Chambers.
There will also be a book sale (Saturday only) and an exhibition (both days) in the All Nations Foyer entitled _Suburban Utopia. _The exhibition will feature artworks from the Whitehorse Art Collection and Box Hill Historical Society that represent houses and abodes in the Whitehorse municipality and the changing aspirations of the people who dwell within.
Images: (1) External view of Box Hill Town Hall from the front lawn. Photo: courtesy of Whitehorse City Council and Box Hill Town Hall. (2) Old Chambers. Photo: courtesy of Whitehorse City Council and Box Hill Town Hall. (3) Main Hall. Photo: courtesy of Whitehorse City Council and Box Hill Town Hall. (4) Artwork: 'What She Wants' by Peter Lyssiotis. Photo: courtesy of Whitehorse City Council and Box Hill Town Hall.
Important Details
Time & Date
Saturday 27 July
Open access, book sale + exhibition 10am-4pm
Tours running 11am + 2pm
Sunday 28 July
Open access + exhibition 10am-4pm
Tour running 11.30am
Running for 45 minutes in groups of 25
For tours, meet inside the front entry foyer of the Town Hall. There will be a sign up sheet for tours, and volunteers around to provide information.
ACCESSIBILITY
Partially wheelchair accessible, Accessible bathroom, Accessible parking nearby, Quiet rooms, Elevator access
Location
1022 Whitehorse Rd, Box Hill VIC 3128
