Architecture
Old Treasury Building
40 locals recommend
Location
20 Spring Street
East Melbourne, VIC
Tips from locals
Designed by 19-year-old architect JJ Clark, the Old Treasury Building was built to house the gold bullion discovered during Victoria’s 1850s gold rush. The colony’s leaders worked from offices in the grand palazzo-style building until the 1870s, and the Old Treasury now houses a collection of rare historic documents highlighting key moments from Victoria’s history. A highlight is the caretakers cottage in the basement. Its a free museum and well worth checking out just a short walk away! Open 10am-4pm 6 days a week (closed Saturday)
Designed by 19-year-old architect JJ Clark, the Old Treasury Building was built to house the gold bullion discovered during Victoria’s 1850s gold rush. The colony’s leaders worked from offices in the grand palazzo-style building until the 1870s, and the Old Treasury now houses a collection of rare…