Melbourne Town Hall, Melbourne

Name: Melbourne Town Hall
Address: Corner Swanston Street and Collins Street, Melbourne, 3000, Australia
Telephone: +61 3 9658 9658

#125 among attractions in Melbourne

City hall, Historical place, Architecture, Performing arts

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Melbourne Town Hall is the central city town hall of Melbourne, Australia, and is a historic building in the state of Victoria since 1867. Located in the central business district on the northeast corner of the intersection between Swanston and Collins Street, it is the seat of the local municipality of the City of Melbourne, and has been used for multiple purposes such as concerts, theatrical plays and exhibitions. ()

Alternative names: Completed: 1887 (137 years ago)Architectural style: Neoclassicism, Victorian architectureCoordinates: 37°48'54"S, 144°58'1"E

Address

Corner Swanston Street and Collins StreetCity of Melbourne (Melbourne CBD)Melbourne 3000 Australia

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+61 3 9658 9658

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Melbourne Town Hall – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Bourke Street Mall, Royal Arcade, St Paul's Cathedral, Block Arcade.

~960 ftNW
Shopping, Shopping district, Shopping centre
Bourke Street Mall, Melbourne
5 min walk • Bourke Street Mall is the vibrant heart of Melbourne's bustling shopping district, a pedestrian-only thoroughfare that pulses with the energy of commerce and culture. This iconic strip, situated between Elizabeth Street and Swanston Street, is a prime destination for...
~870 ftW
Shopping, Shopping centre
Royal Arcade, Melbourne
5 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Melbourne, the Royal Arcade is a historic shopping centre that exudes Victorian charm. Established in 1870, this architectural gem serves as a grand testament to Melbourne's rich cultural heritage.
~720 ftSE
19th-century, neo-Gothic cathedral
St Paul's Cathedral, Melbourne
4 min walk • St Paul's Cathedral stands as a spiritual and architectural landmark in the heart of Melbourne, Australia. This Anglican cathedral, dedicated to the Apostle Paul, is a significant edifice not just for its religious importance but also for its historical...
~910 ftW
Shopping, Shopping centre
Block Arcade, Melbourne
5 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Melbourne, Australia, the Block Arcade stands as a testament to the city's rich architectural heritage and bustling commercial spirit. This elegant shopping centre, with its mosaic-tiled floors and ornate glass canopy, transports visitors to the...
~590 ftW
Shopping, Shopping centre
St. Collins Lane, Melbourne
3 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Melbourne, St. Collins Lane is a premier shopping destination that offers a blend of international and local retail experiences. This sophisticated shopping centre, located at 260 Collins Street, is a vibrant part of the city’s bustling retail...
~580 ftS
Shopping, Shopping centre
Cathedral Arcade, Melbourne
3 min walk • Cathedral Arcade is a heritage shopping arcade in Melbourne, Victoria. It forms a short, narrow laneway, connecting Swanston Street to Flinders Lane in the central business district of Melbourne. It is a T-shaped arcade, however one of the laneways terminates inside the building.
~340 ftNE
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
Scots' Church, Melbourne
2 min walk • The Scots' Church is a Presbyterian church in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. It was the first Presbyterian church to be built in the Port Phillip District and is located on Collins Street. It is a congregation of the Presbyterian Church of Australia and has been described as "an icon for well over a hundred years".
~820 ftSE
Theater, Concerts and shows, Music venue
The Forum, Melbourne
4 min walk • Forum Melbourne is a live music, cinema, theatre, and event venue located on the corner of Flinders Street and Russell Street in Melbourne, Australia.
~860 ftW
Street, Shopping, Shopping district
Little Collins Street, Melbourne
5 min walk • Little Collins Street is a minor street in the central business district of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. The street runs parallel to and to the north of Collins Street and as a narrow one way lane takes on the name of the wider main street.
~100 ftNE
Theater, Victorian architecture
Melbourne Athenaeum, Melbourne
1 min walk • The Athenaeum or Melbourne Athenaeum is an art and cultural hub in the central business district of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Founded in 1839, it is the city's oldest cultural institution.
~620 ftE
Church
St Michael's Uniting Church, Melbourne
3 min walk • St Michael's Uniting Church is a church in Collins Street in central Melbourne, Australia.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Melbourne Town Hall?

Nearby attractions include Melbourne Athenaeum, Melbourne (1 min walk), Larry La Trobe, Melbourne (1 min walk), The Capitol, Melbourne (2 min walk), Howey Place, Melbourne (2 min walk).

How to get to Melbourne Town Hall by public transport?

The nearest stations to Melbourne Town Hall:

Tram

Stop 6: Town Hall • Lines: 109, 109d, 11, 12, 12d, 48, 48d (2 min walk)
Stop 11: City Square, Collins Street • Lines: 1, 16, 16d, 3, 3a, 5, 6, 64, 64d, 67, 67d, 6d, 72 (2 min walk)

Train

Flinders Street (6 min walk)
Melbourne Central (11 min walk)

Bus

Melbourne Central/Lonsdale Street • Lines: 200, 207, 250, 251, 303, 350 (7 min walk)
Tattersalls Lane/Lonsdale Street • Lines: 303 (7 min walk)