MELBOURNE CBD
A little history at Old Treasury
Explore Melbourne history together at the Old Treasury Building, a small, free museum on Spring Street.
Why this one.
A good fit if you prefer a smaller museum to a large gallery visit. Its exhibition spaces give a daytime date a shared historical focus without an admission cost.
A little plan
- YOUR FIRST STOP · ABOUT 60 MINUTES
Old Treasury Building
20 Spring Street, Melbourne VIC 3000
Browse the exhibition spaces in this small, free museum on Spring Street. Personal, non-flash photography is welcome.
Cost for two: $0. Museum admission is free for two adults. Guided tours, optional purchases and travel.
Visit the official site ↗
ANOTHER WAY TO GO
State Library Victoria — World of the Book
If the first venue is unavailable, choose this indoor alternative before setting out.
World of the Book traces book design, production and illustration through more than 300 collection items in the Level 4 Dome Galleries. Displays range from ancient writing and Japanese printing to colour theory.
328 Swanston Street, Melbourne. Choose this instead before setting out, and arrange travel directly there.
Allowance: $0 for two. Exhibition admission is free for two adults. Food, drinks, shopping and travel.
Official details ↗The little details & sources
Published information, with an original plan curated by Astra. Timings are suggested allowances. Choose a date below to check the current hours and practical fit.
Before you go
- If Old Treasury is unavailable, choose State Library Victoria’s World of the Book before leaving as a separate indoor date exploring book design, production and illustration.
- Step-free access is not confirmed by the supplied sources for either venue.
- For the library alternative, use the Swanston Street entrance; the La Trobe Street entrance is currently closed.
At Old Treasury Building
- Step-free access is unconfirmed; check with the museum if needed.
- Food and drinks other than water are not allowed in the exhibitions.
- Entry is subject to availability.
At State Library Victoria — World of the Book
- Step-free access to the Level 4 exhibition is unconfirmed; check with the Library if needed.
- Levels 5 and 6 of the Dome and the La Trobe Street entrance are currently closed. Use the Swanston Street entrance.
- Last-entry time is unconfirmed.
- Walk-in entry is subject to capacity.
Open the original references (6)
- World of the Book | State Library Victoria ↗ Checked 17 Sept 2026
- Getting here ↗ Checked 17 Sept 2026
- Opening hours ↗ Checked 17 Sept 2026
- Victorian public holidays 2026 ↗ Checked 17 Sept 2026
- Victorian public holidays 2027 ↗ Checked 17 Sept 2026
- Visit the Old Treasury Building- Historic Icon of Melbourne ↗ Checked 16 Sept 2026