Old Treasury Building
A historic gold-rush-era building and museum in central Melbourne, rated 4.6 across more than 1,500 reviews.
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Why it's worth checking out
The Old Treasury Building stands on Spring Street at the top of Collins Street in the heart of Melbourne, one of the city's finest 19th-century buildings. Built during the gold rush to house the colony's vast wealth, this grand bluestone-and-sandstone landmark is now a fascinating museum, with its original gold vaults among the highlights.
The appeal is that combination of magnificent architecture and genuine history: exploring the elegant building, descending into the atmospheric gold vaults and discovering exhibitions that tell the story of Melbourne, the gold rush and the people who shaped the city. It's an absorbing, free-to-explore window into Melbourne's golden age, right in the centre of town.
With a 4.6 rating from more than 1,500 reviews, it's a much-loved landmark. Admission is generally free, but opening hours, exhibitions and any guided tours vary, so it's worth checking current details before you visit — and allowing time to take in both the grand building and the gold vaults, which bring Melbourne's remarkable history vividly to life.
Reviewed by Iyan B.
Practical details
Opening hours
Closed- Monday
- 10:00 – 16:00
- TuesdayToday
- 10:00 – 16:00
- Wednesday
- 10:00 – 16:00
- Thursday
- 10:00 – 16:00
- Friday
- 10:00 – 16:00
- Saturday
- Closed
- Sunday
- 10:00 – 16:00
Spot Score
- Reputation
- 84
- Popularity
- 97
- Information quality
- 30
- Category fit
- 70
- Freshness
- 30
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
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