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Royal Exhibition BuildingThe Royal Exhibition Building in Carlton Gardens isone of the world's oldest remaining exhibition pavilions
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The BuildingExplore the fascinating story of this World Heritage listed buildingWhat's Onat Royal Exhibition BuildingCar ParkBook parking online and save.Terms and conditions apply.at Melbourne Museum
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The Building
The Royal Exhibition Building is the only surviving Great Hall that once hous...Site of Two World Fairs
In the late 1800s, the citizens of Melbourne wanted to put their city on the ...Carlton Gardens
The Carlton Gardens are in two parts: an axial garden layout in the southern ...Federation
Opening of the First Commonwealth Parliament of Australia The atmosphere...The 20th Century
The building has hosted a great variety of public events: art shows, concerts...World Heritage SiteRoyal Exhibition Building and Carlton Gardens, added to the World Heritage list ...
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Virtual TourWander around the building - it's like being there!History Display
Visitors viewing the History Display on the mezzanine level of ...Digging Up the PastThis short documentary about reinstating the garden surrounds of the Royal Exhib...World Heritage, World FuturesProject to reinstate 1880s western forecourt garden.