Royal Exhibition Building

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Lonely Planet review

The stately Royal Exhibition Building, next door to the Melbourne Museum, was built for the International Exhibition of 1880. The exhibition ran for eight months and included such industrial advancements as lawn mowers and tinned foodstuffs. Still a venue for major events and exhibitions, this is the world's oldest surviving 19th-century exhibition hall. It was the site of the first Australian parliament in 1901 and was used for the Victorian parliament for 27 years. Beautifully restored, the building became Australia's first to win Unesco World Heritage status - in 2004. Tours (1300 130 152; adult/concession around A$5 /around A$4 ) operate daily at from the museum; phone for bookings.