Victorian Trades Hall, Melbourne

Name: Victorian Trades Hall
Address: 54 Victoria St, Melbourne, Australia

#217 among attractions in Melbourne

Music and shows, Nightlife, Music venue

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Victorian Trades Hall is the headquarters of the Victorian Trades Hall Council. It is located on the corner of Lygon Street and Victoria Street, just north of the Melbourne central business district, in the suburb of Carlton, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. It is the world's oldest trade union building. ()

Architectural style: NeoclassicismCoordinates: 37°48'23"S, 144°57'58"E

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54 Victoria StCity of Melbourne (Carlton)Melbourne Australia

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Victorian Trades Hall – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Melbourne Central, Royal Exhibition Building, Queen Victoria Village, Old Melbourne Gaol.

~520 mSW
Shopping, Shopping centre, Neighbourhood
Melbourne Central, Melbourne
9 min walk • Melbourne Central is a vibrant and expansive shopping centre nestled in the heart of Melbourne, Australia. This architectural marvel is not just a shopping destination but a cultural hub that reflects the city's dynamic spirit.
~480 mNE
Iconic Victorian centre for events
Royal Exhibition Building, Melbourne
8 min walk • The Royal Exhibition Building is a cherished architectural masterpiece nestled in the heart of Melbourne, Australia. A testament to the flourishing period of the late 19th century, this World Heritage-listed site stands as a historical beacon of the city's cultural...
~420 mS
Shopping, Shopping centre, Edwardian architecture
Queen Victoria Village, Melbourne
7 min walk • Queen Victoria Village, more commonly known as QV Melbourne, is a prominent shopping and lifestyle precinct nestled in the heart of Melbourne, Australia. This urban village is a blend of retail, dining, and leisure, offering a diverse experience to locals and tourists...
~180 mSW
Museum, Historical place, History museum
Old Melbourne Gaol, Melbourne
3 min walk • Steeped in history and shrouded in mystery, the Old Melbourne Gaol stands as a stark reminder of Australia's colonial past. Situated in the heart of the city of Melbourne, this bluestone building once functioned as a prison, holding and executing some of Australia's...
~350 mSW
Universities and schools, Shopping, Bookshop
RMIT Melbourne City campus, Melbourne
6 min walk • The Melbourne City campus of the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology is located in the city centre of Melbourne in Victoria, Australia. It is sometimes referred to as "RMIT City" and the "RMIT Quarter" of the city in the media.
~290 mW
Museum, Postmodern architecture
RMIT Design Hub, Melbourne
5 min walk • The RMIT Design Hub is a design hub that houses research, archive, exhibition and studio space of the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology in Melbourne, Australia. Completed in May 2012 the Design Hub was designed by Sean Godsell Architects in association with Peddle Thorp Architects.
~270 mW
Shopping, Shopping district
Swanston Street, Melbourne
5 min walk • Swanston Street is a major thoroughfare in the centre of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. It is one of the main streets of the Melbourne central business district and was laid out in 1837 as part of the original Hoddle Grid.
~290 mSW
37°48'27"S • 144°57'47"E
Hardrock, Melbourne
5 min walk • Climbing, Game and entertainment center
~490 mSW
Cultural hub in 19th-century buildings
State Library of Victoria, Melbourne
8 min walk • The State Library Victoria is the main library of the Australian state of Victoria. Located in Melbourne, it was established in 1854 as the Melbourne Public Library, making it Australia's oldest public library and one of the first free libraries in the world.
~270 mW
Baths, Sport venue, Sport
City Baths, Melbourne
5 min walk • The City Baths, located at 420 Swanston Street, Melbourne, Australia, opened in 1904 as public baths, with swimming pools and bathing facilities. Extensively renovated in the early 1980s, it is now considered one of Melbourne's most architecturally and historically significant buildings.
~60 mN
Church
Lygon Street Christian Chapel, Melbourne
1 min walk • Lygon Street Christian Chapel is an Evangelical church in the inner-city suburb of Carlton, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, built in 1865, and designed by architect W.M. Moore. The services were led by a 'preacher'. The preacher prior to February 1867 was American Reverend H.S. Earl. He was replaced by fellow Americans T.J. Gore and G.L.

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Which popular attractions are close to Victorian Trades Hall?

Nearby attractions include Emily McPherson College of Domestic Economy, Melbourne (1 min walk), Lygon Street Christian Chapel, Melbourne (1 min walk), Old Melbourne Gaol, Melbourne (3 min walk), Medley Hall, Melbourne (3 min walk).

How to get to Victorian Trades Hall by public transport?

The nearest stations to Victorian Trades Hall:

Bus

Trades Hall/Lygon Street • Lines: 200, 207 (1 min walk)
Old Melbourne Gaol/Russell Street • Lines: 200, 207 (2 min walk)

Tram

Stop 7: Russell Street • Lines: 30, 35 (5 min walk)
Stop 4: Queensberry Street • Lines: 1, 16, 16d, 3, 3a, 5, 6, 64, 64d, 67, 67d, 6d, 72 (5 min walk)

Train

Melbourne Central (9 min walk)
Parliament (13 min walk)

Ferry

Port Phillip Ferries (35 min walk)