Old Treasury Building

Sitting at the top end of Collins Street in the Melbourne CBD, the Old Treasury Building is widely regarded as one of the finest 19th century buildings in Australia.

The Old Treasury building was designed by nineteen-year-old architect JJ Clark and built between 1858 and 1862.

What can I see?

Notorious Bushranger Ned Kelly's 'Euroa letter' or 'Cameron letter' on display. 

The Old Treasury Building hosts the original gold vaults where gold bullion was stored during the gold rush era, as well as rare and historic documents from Public Record Office Victoria highlighting key moments from Victoria’s history.

Come and explore the intriguing gold vaults and you may earn yourself a gold license!

Sidestreets & Laneways: an exciting look at the laneways of Melbourne

Melbourne's top photographers from MAP Group exhibit their vivid images of Melbourne's fascinating laneways. This temporary exhibition is at the Old Treasury Building for a limited time only.

 

 

 

 

'Missing the Mark: 1978 Melbourne Landmark Competition' - bizarre and amazing original architectural drawings and ideas from the competition will be displayed. This exhibit closes on February 27, 2012.

Open Sunday to Friday (closed every Saturday) : Free entry

Group visits by schools and community groups are welcome by appointment, costs apply.

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Upcoming Events

Old Treasury Building will be open on Australia Day 10am - 4pm.

Special tours of the Executive Council Chamber at 10:30am and 1:30pm.

Paris and Napoleon

Napoleon I remains one of those fascinating figures of history whose actions had a profound influence the course of world history.
This lecture by Kenneth Park will take you to Napoleon’s Paris to examine this much admired city by looking at some of Napoleon’s ambitious building projects for the ‘showcase’ capital of the French Empire.

Lectures are hosted at the Old Treasury Building.

Date: Monday 6 February at 10am.
Cost: $25 or $22 for National Trust members (cost includes light refreshments).
Bookings essential, contact NTAV on  03 8663 7260 or email bookings@nattrust.com.au

 

Gold & Governors: 150 years of the Old Treasury Building

 from April to 30 November 2012.

See the exhibition of beautiful original paintings, drawings and plans of its forgotten architect JJ Clark who designed many iconic Melbourne, Victorian and interstate buildings. Discover too the interesting stories of the people who worked in the Old Treasury Building.

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School Programs

Old Treasury Building invites teachers and students to visit the new fascinating ‘Victorian Archival Treasures’ exhibitions. Students can discover the stories attached to the rare and interesting original documents, maps and photographs from the state archive collection of Public Record Office Victoria (PROV).

Students can also explore the gold vaults and the impact of gold on early Melbourne and the new colony of Victoria. ‘Growing up in Old Treasury’ relates the story of the caretaker John Maynard and his family who lived in the basement of the building from 1916-1928.

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