Old Treasury Building
Description
One of Australia’s finest 19th-century buildings, the Old Treasury Building’s construction between 1858 and 1862 was symbolic of the city’s rapid development. The design by the 19-year-old architect JJ Clark is in the Renaissance Revival style, derived from the Italian palazzo form. The interior rooms, once government offices, maintain many of their original features and are now utilised as exhibition spaces.
What's On
Wander the history museum along the ground floor, explore the original bluestone gold vaults, and discover more about the precocious architect behind the Old Treasury Building, John James Clark, in a new exhibition on the first floor!
Images: (1) Exterior detail, Old Treasury Building. (2) Internal corridor, Old Treasury Building. (3) The Old Treasury Building under construction, c. 1859. Photos: courtesy of State Library Victoria. (4) Exterior detail, Old Treasury Building.
Important Details
Time & Date
Saturday 27 + Sunday 28 July
Open access 10am-4pm
No bookings required
Enter via the centre door facing Spring Street
ACCESSIBILITY
Partially wheelchair accessible, Accessible bathroom, Accessible parking nearby, Elevator access
Location
20 Spring St, Melbourne VIC 3000
