Description

Plans for Parliament House were drawn in 1855, with construction taking place from the inside out. Within only 11 months, the Legislative Assembly and Legislative Council Chambers were completed in 1856 and connected by a corridor at the back. The library was completed in 1861 and then the vestibule and Queen's Hall were completed in 1879, providing a grand entrance to Parliament House and allowing for greater movement between the two chambers.

Parliament House continues to change with restoration works and efforts to improve accessibility transforming the building in recent years and continuing to support its significance as the location of the State Parliament of Victoria and one of Melbourne's most iconic buildings.

What's On

The Parliament of Victoria will offer guided tours of Parliament House, allowing visitors to learn about the historic building and the role of Parliament in debating issues and passing laws. These tours will be presented by our professional tour guides, take approximately 40 minutes, and include the Legislative Chambers, Queen’s Hall, and Parliamentary Library.

Visitors will move through the Legislative Assembly and Legislative Council Chambers and learn about the Westminster style of Parliament, explore the grand Queen’s Hall, admire the portraits of past Premiers that adorn the walls, and discover the Parliamentary Library holding more than 50,000 books and reports.