ANZ's Gothic Bank and Verdon Chambers
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The Gothic Bank first opened in 1887 as the head office for the English, Scottish & Australian Bank (ES&A Bank) and is considered one of the finest examples of Gothic-Revival architecture in Australia. Above the bank sits the Verdon Chambers, comprising 10 rooms of immaculately preserved artwork and ornate features.Â
The building has been carefully restored and reconfigured by interior architects Foolscap Studio and a team of heritage consultants, restoration experts, joiners, engineers, exhibition designers and builders. Today it hosts the ANZ Banking Museum and features original mosaics, 23 karat gold leaf stencilling, joinery repurposed from the original blackwood teller counters and bespoke pieces from local furniture makers and glass blowers.
What's On
Take a self-guided tour of the ANZ Banking Museum inside the magnificent Gothic Bank chamber, or join a guided tour of the Verdon Chambers, the former residence of ES&A Bank Governor Sir George Verdon.
This site is mobility-friendly and neurodiverse considerate. Find out more on our new Access Map.Â
Children's Activities
Museum exhibits suitable for children over eight-years-old
Images: (1) Gothic Bank façade on Collins Street, Melbourne. (2) The Gothic banking chamber and museum featuring the recently restored mosaic tiled floor from 1887. (3) Verdon Chambers—the former residence of Sir George Verdon, ES&A Bank General Manager.
Important Details
Tour/event summary information
Friday 25 July
Gothic Bank museum
Open access 9.30am-4pm
No bookings required—museum capacity is limited and operates on a first-come, first-served basis
Tours of the Verdon Chambers run 10am, 11.30am, 1.30pm + 3pm
Running for 60 minutes in groups of 20
Bookings required
Sunday 27 July
Gothic Bank museum
Open access 9.30am-4pm
No bookings required—museum capacity is limited and operates on a first-come, first-served basis
Tours of the Verdon Chambers run 10am, 11.30am, 1pm + 2.30pm
Running for 60 minutes in groups of 20
Bookings required
Bookings
This program includes both open access and pre-booked components. Where bookings are required—a $7 booking fee applies
First release tickets: 12pm Wednesday 2 July
Second release tickets:Â 10am Saturday 5 July
Meeting Point
Meet inside the Gothic Bank at the concierge/reception desk - entrance from Collins Street
Accessibility
Fully wheelchair accessible, Accessible bathroom, Elevator access, Accessible parking nearby
