Historic landmarks

The Arts Centre Melbourne is the flagship of the performing arts in Victoria, and the focal point of Melbourne's cultural precinct. It is owned by the people of Victoria, and we welcome people at large to experience all that the Arts Centre has to offer.

The Melbourne Athenaeum is Melbourne’s oldest cultural institution, starting as Melbourne’s first Mechanics Institute in 1839. The Melbourne City Council met in the building until 1852 when the Melbourne Town Hall was built.

Campbell Arcade is an underground shopping precinct that is entered from Flinders Street. It was built in 1956 as a subway connecting Degraves Street with Flinders Street Station.

Bought in 1999 by RMIT University, this fabulous cinema and office block was designed by Walter Burley Griffin and Marion Mahony Griffin. It opened in 1924 and the Capitol cinema today is considered the finest interior design work by this talented couple.

The Centre for Adult Education (CAE) runs short courses, accredited and nationally recognised training, and partnerships with government and industry.

The Fitzroy Garden’s Conservatory opened March 30, 1930, and is a vital part of the city's commitment to excellence in horticulture. The building copies the Spanish mission architectural style, measuring 30 x 15 metres and originally costing 4000 pounds.

Built in Yorkshire, England in 1755 by the parents of Captain James Cook, Cooks' Cottage was transported to Melbourne in crates and barrels, re-assembled and officially opened in Fitzroy Gardens, Victoria, in 1934.

Our major focus of activity is to provide an environment that creates different thinking, with a particular focus on innovation and change.

Flemington is the best-known and oldest continuing metropolitan racecourse in Australia. It is the most significant racing heritage site in the country and in 2006 it was placed on the National Heritage List.

Flinders Street Railway Station was completed in 1910, is Australia’s oldest train station and a popular tourist destination.