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Scots' Church Melbourne

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Architect/Designer: David Mitchell (builder), Reed and Barnes (design) 1874

Description

Ambitiously designed to be the most beautiful building in Australia, this year the Scots' Church celebrates 152 years of history. Come see the exquisite stained glass windows, the magnificent Rieger Orgelbau organ, historical flags, the captivating atmosphere and more.

What's On

There will be organ demonstrations, self-guided tours, historical displays, and video presentations. On Sunday there will also be a special 11am service.

Images: (1) Church entrance outside. (2) Church apse. (3) Church interior front. (4) Church interior back. (5) Rieger organ. All photos: courtesy Scots' Church Melbourne.

Important Details

Tour/event summary information

Friday 24 July + Saturday 25 July
Open access with self-guided tours 10am-4pm

Sunday 26 July
Special Sunday service for Open House Melbourne 11am
Self-guided tours until 4pm

Bookings

No bookings required. Tour group capacity is limited and operates on a first-come, first-served basis.

Meeting Point

Main entrance is on Collins/Russell Street corner. Accessible Entrance is through the ramp on Russell Street.

Accessibility

Ramp or level (step free) entry, Accessible bathrooms, All ages, All-gender bathrooms

Fully wheelchair accessible, accessible bathroom, accessible parking nearby, step-free access.

Location

Cnr Collins & Russell St, Melbourne VIC 3000

Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung Country

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