Open to the public, even when parliament is in session, Parliament House is one of Melbourne's best-kept tourist secrets. It was built during the Gold Rush and its interior is decorated with chandeliers, gold leaf, and a superb mosaic floor. Free, informative tours are held Monday to Friday on days when parliament is not in session. Parliament House is the meeting place for the Parliament of Victoria, one of the parliaments for the Australian states and territories. The building is also listed on the Victorian Heritage Register.
The building is situated on Spring Street in East Melbourne, Victoria. Starting from 1901, it served as the meeting place for the Parliament of Australia, during this period Melbourne was the temporary national capital. The federal parliament shifted to Parliament House, Canberra, in 1927, paving the pathway for the Victorian state parliament to return to the building.
One can reach Parliament House from the City Centre by Bus, Train or Tram.
Trams: Free to $4.30 per trip (with a daily cap of $8.60).
Trains: $4.30 per trip (with a daily cap of $8.60).
Buses: $4.30 per trip (with a daily cap of $8.60).
V/Line trains and coaches: $4.30-$32.60 per trip.
Sunday: Closed
Monday: 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Tuesday: 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Wednesday: 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Thursday: 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Friday: 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Saturday: Closed
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