Experience History and Culture at the Royal Exhibition Building

Getting There

• Car

  If you're traveling by car, start by navigating to the Royal Exhibition Building located at 9 Nicholson St, Carlton VIC 3053. From Central West, take the Western Highway (M8) heading southeast. Merge onto the Tullamarine Freeway (M2), then take the exit toward Flemington Rd. Follow Flemington Rd until you reach the intersection with Nicholson St. Turn left onto Nicholson St, and the Royal Exhibition Building will be on your left. Parking is available nearby, but be prepared to pay for parking, which can vary in cost.

• Public Transportation - Train

  To reach the Royal Exhibition Building via train, head to your nearest train station within Central West. Take a train towards the city center and disembark at the Melbourne Central Station. From there, transfer to the City Loop and catch a train towards Flinders Street. Once at Flinders Street Station, exit and walk to the tram stop on Swanston St. Board Tram Number 19 or 57 and travel towards the Royal Exhibition Building. Get off at the stop on Nicholson St. The venue will be a short walk from the tram stop.

• Public Transportation - Tram

  If you prefer using tram services, you can board Tram Number 1 or 8 from various central locations in the Central West. Ride the tram toward the city and get off at the stop on Swanston St, near the Melbourne University. From there, transfer to Tram Number 19 or 57, which will take you directly to the Royal Exhibition Building. Make sure to purchase a Myki card for fare payments, which costs around AUD 6 for the card plus the fare itself.

• Walking

  If you are already in the Carlton area, walking to the Royal Exhibition Building is a pleasant option. Simply head to Nicholson St and follow it towards the south. The venue is located at 9 Nicholson St. The walk is approximately 15-20 minutes depending on your starting point in Carlton, making it an enjoyable way to see the local sights.