The Exhibition Building Dome Promenade Experience is the newest, oldest experience to be had in Melbourne and it is a must see. The Royal Exhibition Building is a historical Melbourne landmark which hosts the Makers and Shakers Markets as well as a host of other experiences. The Dome Promenade Experience gives you the chance to experience the amazing history of this building, see how it has changed and evolved from being the host of the 1880 Exhibition to being the temporary home of the 10 pound Poms. The dome itself is an engineering marvel, and was the highest point in Melbourne for many years. The restoration of the dome and the halls underneath are incredible. You can walk up the 8 flights of stairs to the Promenade or take the elevator. Unrivaled views of the Melbourne skyline, and the architecture of the Exhibition building and the Done itself. If you are visiting the Melbourne Museum and have some time, take the chance to do the Exhibition Building Dome Promenade Experience, you won't be disappointed.

Tour Length: 1 hour Had the absolute pleasure going on a tour of the Royal Exhibition Building Dome. The tour starts with meeting in the foyer of the Melbourne Museum. You are given lanyards to place around your neck. Our host took us outside and gave us a brief history of the area outside. The tour is led into the Royal Exhibition Building. It's amazing to be in the place, without the usual events that happen there. One really see the beauty and vastness of the building when it's empty. The host once again, tells us about the images that are painted on the walls and ceiling. The tour then was taken into the basement, where the host spoke about the history of the building through the decades. We saw an assortment of drawings, paintings, artifacts and so on. People are then given the choice to go up either 9 flight of stairs or a lift to the roof of the Building. Once on the roof, we have panorama views of the city, Carlton and Fiztroy and beyond. Up on the roof, one can go right around the Dome, there are stairs at every corner. No ramps. One could go on the roof in a wheel chair, but would only stay in one area. Not sure if the person could see over the stone wall. It would be best to ring Operators to see if wheelchairs are allowed upstairs. Once the view on the roof is finished, you can either go down the stairs or the lift. Lastly we have a final look of the building and leave. Absoutly loved the tour and would certainly do it again.

Lovely building which features heavily in the History of Australia. Dont forget to find the large rock outside that really summarises the rivalry between Victoria and NSW. Dont forget to book for the tour as they fill up quickly and this building needs all the support it can get to be maintained and repaired. It is a bonus as it is right beside the Museum with all the dinosaurs

Stunning 1880's architecture. The Royal Exhibition building held Australia's first federal parliament. There are beautiful gardens in the surrounds, and it's a short walk to Melbourne Museum and the CBD. Garry