Melbourne Town Hall

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  • Address
    cnr Collins & Swanston Sts, city centre
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    9658 9658

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Lonely Planet review

The Melbourne Town Hall has been used as a civic and entertainment venue since 1870. Most famously, Queen Elizabeth II took tea there in 1954, and the Beatles waved to thousands of screaming fans from the balcony in 1964. In 2001 the Grand Organ (built in 1929) was given an overhaul. Take a free tour ( and Monday to Friday) to find out exactly what having the 'largest grand romantic organ in the southern hemisphere' actually means.

On the ground floor, you'll find the City Gallery (admission free; ; - Mon, - Tue-Fri, - Sat); enter through Half-Tix. The gallery's exhibits focus on the quirkier aspects of Melbourne - you might find the best public-toilet art, or discover the city's relationship with rubbish.