Royal Exhibition Building in Carlton, Victoria, Australia | Landmark & historical place

Royal Exhibition Building

Locality: Carlton, Victoria, Australia

Phone: +61 131102

Address: Nicholson Street 3053 Carlton, VIC, Australia

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25.01.2022 To mark the 100th anniversary of the first Remembrance Day, the Royal Exhibition Building will be lit up red, alongside other landmarks in Melbourne.

25.01.2022 Happy Monday, Melbourne! We hope your week is off to a sunny start. Thanks to The 45 Degree for capturing our best angle.

24.01.2022 Merry Christmas from all of us at the Royal Exhibition Building!

23.01.2022 Today is our 140th anniversary! We know Victorians and visitors alike have a lifetime of stories and memories to share with us. Since we'll be celebrating quietly today, we'd love to take a trip down memory lane with you. Share your best memory with us in the comments. Continue the celebration: https://fal.cn/3aEBL

22.01.2022 Did you know the iconic Royal Exhibition Building and Carlton Gardens site is included on the World Heritage list? Were reviewing the World Heritage Management Plan and we want you to tell us what the site means to you. Have your say about how this important site and its surrounds are managed and protected now and into the future, find out more: engage.vic.gov.au/rebcgreview

22.01.2022 A beautiful night time shot of the Royal Exhibition Building. From Federation to fashion, fire and Ferraris the Royal Exhibition Building has 140 years of stories to tell. : Thanks for sharing @renee_russell1 on Instagram.

21.01.2022 The Weekly Review Coverage of the Melbourne Fashion Festival Global Indigenous Runway.

20.01.2022 Today's World Hello Day, so it's the perfect time for us to introduce ourselves - and say hello Joseph Reed, of the firm Reed and Barnes, was the architect (great work, we know). Reed’s was a grand design, influenced by Rundbogenstil, a round-arched architectural style combining elements from Byzantine, Romanesque, Lombardic and Italian Renaissance buildings. The dome’s design was influenced by Brunelleschi’s 15th-century cathedral in Florence. When it was built, the Great Hall was the largest building in Australia, and the highest building in Melbourne. There was also a viewing platform around the dome that allowed visitors to survey the progress of the booming city - soon you'll have a chance to explore the dome yourself. For more history on this beautiful building: https://fal.cn/3bIF5

20.01.2022 Coming up soon at the Royal Exhibition Building. Let your friends with babies and toddlers know.

20.01.2022 Did you know that Carlton Gardens wasn't always the beautiful space it is today. From Federation to Fashion, Fire and Ferraris the Royal Exhibition Building has many stories to share. Find our more: https://fal.cn/3bWZ2

19.01.2022 Museums Victoria are lighting the Royal Exhibition Building and the Melbourne Museum blades in red to mark the lead-up to Remembrance Day. This Remembrance Day marks 100 years since the signing of the Armistice which brought an end to World War One. By updating our profile picture, we want to remind you to observe a minutes silence to remember all of those who have served. Buildings and institutions across the state will be participating by lighting up in red. Anzac 100 Victoria #ArmisticeVictoria

19.01.2022 Some more coverage of Melbourne Fashion Festival at the Royal Exhibition Building and Museum Spaces. Have you been to the precinct to check out the fabulous bar and cafe?

19.01.2022 This black & white postcard of the Royal Exhibition Building, shows the south east facade of the building from Nicholson Street, made circa 1905. The postcard was actually printed in Leipzig, Germany and features a photograph by JW Lindt. JW Lindt worked as a photographer in Melbourne between 1876 & 1881 with this photograph most likely taken immediately before or after the Melbourne International Exhibition, as it depicts the obelisk and lighthouse in the garden but no flags... are atop the building. Postcards have been a part of our lives for so long now but did you know that the division of the reverse of the postcard, allowing a message to be written on one half and the address on the other, was not permitted in Britain until 1902 and Australia until 1905? https://fal.cn/3gggI

18.01.2022 We are in the running for Experience Ozs Seven Wonders of Australia competition. Get voting now! http://fal.cn/VbhZ

18.01.2022 Gilt-bronze medal issued to school children to commemorate the opening of the First Federal Parliament of Australia on 9 May 1901. It was minted by Stokes & Sons. It features portrait busts of Queen Victoria & Edward VII on the obverse and the Duke and Dutchess of Cornwall and York on the reverse.

18.01.2022 The opening of the Australian Parliament on 9 May 1901 was an occasion for great celebrations in Melbourne. Ten days of festivities (from 6-16 May) were planned to mark the Federation of the new nation and honour the Royal visitors, the Duke and Duchess of Cornwall and York. The city was transformed with decorations - flags, bunting, colourful lights and festive arches - and a series of public events were held, including a military tattoo and several street parades. Unprecedented numbers of people arrived in Melbourne from the rest of Victoria and throughout Australia to take part in the celebrations. 12,000 people attended the opening event which took place in the REB; invited guests were allocated seats in the great hall, while general ticket holders sat in unreserved seating areas at the back of the naves and on the mezzanine.

18.01.2022 Museums Victoria is lighting the Royal Exhibition Building and the Melbourne Museum blades in red to mark the lead-up to Remembrance Day. This Remembrance Day marks 100 years since the signing of the Armistice which brought an end to World War One. By updating our profile picture, we want to remind you to observe a minutes silence to remember all of those who have served. Buildings and institutions across the state will be participating by lighting up in red. Anzac 100 Victoria #ArmisticeVictoria

18.01.2022 Opening night of the Melbourne Fashion Festival at the Royal Exhibition Building. #VAMFF

17.01.2022 The Royal Exhibition Building is looking extra sweet today. Constructed on the 28th day of December 2016 by Alex Herschell.

16.01.2022 Just like Wilbur the pig, our Hamilton is radiant! See our unique projection on the Royal Exhibition Building from 8:30 pm until 10:30 pm, this Sunday. The projections were inspired by Museums Victorias collection of lantern slides and the lighting of Federation in 1901! More info: http://fal.cn/iyuf

15.01.2022 Happy long weekend eve! We hope you get a chance to enjoy some sun before the rain arrives. If you choose to soak in those last rays at Carlton Gardens today, don't forget to tag us in your photos. Harrison Harvey

15.01.2022 Victorians, gather for a commemoration service on February 4 at theRoyal Exhibition Building in Carlton Gardens, to acknowledge the significant impact of the 2009 Victorian Bushfires. For more information visit: http://fal.cn/r-GC

14.01.2022 We are so excited to announce that our video "Wartime Stories from the Exhibition Buildings: Reg Hubbard and Dorothy Quinn" has just won Film Category (Level B) at the 2021 MAPDA's (Museums Australasia Multimedia & Publication Design Awards). The awards celebrate the creative and beautiful outputs created over the last year. Congratulations to all involved in the project!

14.01.2022 BREAKING NEWS courtney barnett is coming to the Royal Exhibition Building! In her first full band show since January’s Corner Hotel bushfire fundraisers, Barnett will perform livestreamed from the heart of our beloved REB, working with film-maker Derry Sheehan for a very special, very beautiful, one-night-only live event. The livestream will take place on Thursday 17 December and will feature a mix of classics and brand new compositions. Fans can purchase tickets to watch the live streaming concert from this Friday 27 November. Find out more: https://fal.cn/3bLGM

14.01.2022 Wow - What a view! A beautiful landmark watching over Melbourne. Did you know that when it was built the dome of the Royal Exhibition Building was the highest landmark in Melbourne standing at 67m high. : Thanks for sharing @frost_head93 on Instagram.

14.01.2022 Finish Lunar New Year celebrations in style, with stunning Year of the Pig projections at the UNESCO World Heritage Site, Museums Victorias Royal Exhibition Building on Sunday, February 17th from 8:30pm! More info: http://fal.cn/iy6g

13.01.2022 On 9 May 1901, twelve thousand people made their way to the Exhibition Building in Carlton Gardens to witness the opening of the first Federal Parliament of the Commonwealth of Australia by the heir to the British throne, His Royal Highness the Duke of Cornwall and York. One of those people was Mrs Sabina Peipers and she accompanied her father, the Consul for the German Empire, Wilhelm Alexander Brahe wearing this stunning gown. Due to the recent death of Queen Victoria, roy...al etiquette demanded that all guests wore sombre colours such as black, white, grey or purple to the ceremony - but this didn't prevent the event from being a glittering affair. The dress was donated to Museums Victoria by descendants of Mrs Peipers and it was altered around 1910-1914 to reflect the new slimline fashions of the day. Find out more: https://fal.cn/3gpXn : Museums Victoria Collection online - The Royal Exhibition Building Collection

12.01.2022 An amazing opening show from the Melbourne Fashion Festival tonight. On from the 7th-13th of March. http://vamff.com.au/event/the-gorman-aw16-runway/ for more information on upcoming events.

12.01.2022 To mark Remembrance Day and the 75th anniversary of the end of WW2, every evening until Sunday 15 November the Royal Exhibition Building will be lit up remembering the stories of the men and women who called the building home during the war, as part of Victoria Remembers. Lest we forget. For more information on these veterans and their stories, visit our website: https://fal.cn/3brmg

11.01.2022 The Melbourne International Flower & Garden Show returns to the Royal Exhibition Building and Carlton Gardens 27-31 March. Get ready to Immerse your senses with jaw-dropping floral installations, award-winning show gardens, endless shopping & so much more. Experience something truly spectacular. Book tickets: https://bit.ly/2OIOhTJ

11.01.2022 For nearly 50 years, hundreds of items lay hidden within the Royal Exhibition Building and we are working to reveal more. After Darwin was bombed in February 1942, the threat of war loomed over Melbourne. Trench Digging took place in parks and gardens and for RAFF trainees stationed at the Royal Exhibition Buildings, it became a competitive sport. For more information on these veterans and their stories, visit our website: https://fal.cn/3bxpn This project is made possible thanks to the support of the Victorian Government’s Department of Premier and Cabinet and Victoria Remembers.

11.01.2022 We're looking for a design team to help develop a plan for the invigoration and protection of one of Australia’s key public precincts! Learn more and submit your EOI: https://museumsvictoria.com.au//exhibition-reserve-master/

11.01.2022 Interested in learning a little more about the Royal Exhibition Building?

10.01.2022 2009/2019: In 2009 1,566 artefacts were excavated during an archaeological dig of the western forecourt of the Royal Exhibition Building. A majority of the artefacts were recovered from nightsoil deposits on the site, which were particularly rich in ceramics, glass and food refuse. Today, were busy with our Royal Exhibition Protection and Promotion project where some exciting works are taking place! Learn more about our current works: https://museumsvictoria.com.au/reb/major-project/ Read more about The Royal Exhibition Building Western Forecourt Collection: https://collections.museumvictoria.com.au/articles/3541

10.01.2022 Printed promotional poster for the Melbourne Rites of Passage Tattoo Convention and Arts Festival, held at the Royal Exhibition Building between 27-29 April 2012. The poster artwork was designed by Melbourne-based tattooist Owen Williams, who also produced a limited number of hand-made screen prints of the design for sale during the Festival.

09.01.2022 It was right under our noses!

09.01.2022 Celebrating 140 years of a Melbourne icon!

08.01.2022 Our interior was painted to represent the sky. Eight women in draped costumes symbolise the Four Seasons, Night and Morning, and Justice and Truth. @friskydeer_interiors on Instagram. Find out more at https://fal.cn/3bPp4

08.01.2022 Iron Mountain and CyArk have partnered to digitally preserve the Royal Exhibition Building. This is the first #LivingLegacy project in Australia!

08.01.2022 Seasons Greetings! This Christmas card was created for the Trustees of the Royal Exhibition Building, featuring a reproduction of the painting Early Afternoon, by Eliza Szarukan. Szarukans 1987 painting is an autumnal view of the southern facade of the REB from the western lake. https://fal.cn/35Lw2

08.01.2022 We have an amazing month of events. Dont forget to get your tickets for the Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show 2016

07.01.2022 See all our amazing photography from White Night Melbourne! Relive the magic of Rhythms of the Night and other spectacular visuals from the Flames and Fantasy Precinct!

06.01.2022 If you missed any of the Melbourne Fashion Festival shows, you can catch up online. Book your seat now --> bit.ly/1QV37GL

06.01.2022 Some more shows from the Melbourne Fashion Festival.

05.01.2022 Museums Victoria has made the decision to temporarily close all of our public sites, Melbourne Museum, Immigration Museum, Scienceworks, IMAX Melbourne, including the Royal Exhibition Building, as of Monday 16 March. The safety and well-being of our visitors, staff, volunteers and the community is our top priority. We will not announce a reopening date at this time but will be providing regular updates on our website and social media. Learn more: https://museumsvictoria.com.au//coronavirus-covid-19-upda/

04.01.2022 Hands up if you have ever sat an exam at the Royal Exhibition Building and remember the building being filled with rows of desks and the sound of pens quietly scratching away! What do you remember most? Many universities have used the Royal Exhibition Building for student exams over the years. https://fal.cn/3gcMq

03.01.2022 Until February 15th, see out Lunar New Year projections!

03.01.2022 Whitenight Melbourne

02.01.2022 The Royal Exhibition Building will be lit yellow for R U OK Day tonight and tomorrow night to remind us to continue supporting people every day of the year who may be struggling with lifes ups and downs. Learn more: https://www.ruok.org.au/ #RUOKDay

01.01.2022 Tomorrow, Sunday 9 August at 5.30pm, Illy and G Flip will be performing Loose Ends on The Sound, inside the Royal Exhibition Building. Tune in via ABC TV + iview! Mushroom Creative House

01.01.2022 Tomorrow, Sunday 9 August at 5.30pm, Illy and G Flip will be performing 'Loose Ends' on The Sound, inside the Royal Exhibition Building. Tune in via ABC TV + iview! Mushroom Creative House