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CultureChinatown
Melbourne Town Hall
- 4.6725 reviews
- Free
- Closed now
19th-century civic building on Swanston St with free guided tours of its halls and art collection; also hosts concerts and comedy festival shows.
Quick answers
Melbourne Town Hall in short
When is Melbourne Town Hall open?
Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM; Sat–Sun closed. Hours checked on 6 November 2026.
When is the best time to visit Melbourne Town Hall?
It's at its best mornings and afternoons. Wedar also scores every hour of the next five days against the forecast; see the best time on this page.
Is Melbourne Town Hall indoors or outdoors?
Indoors: a good pick when it rains.
Is Melbourne Town Hall good for kids?
Yes, it welcomes children.
How much does Melbourne Town Hall cost?
It's free to visit.
Do you need to book Melbourne Town Hall?
Yes, you need to book ahead.
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How long do you need at Melbourne Town Hall?
About 60 minutes.
Where is Melbourne Town Hall?
90/130 Swanston St, Melbourne VIC 3000.
Is Melbourne Town Hall wheelchair accessible?
Accessibility: wheelchair accessible entrance, wheelchair accessible restroom.
Status, rating and hours checked on 6 November 2026; kids, cost, booking and setting verified by the Wedar team. Where our data comes from
Right now · 11:15 pm
Why it fits right now
Closed right now.
Opens tomorrow 9 am.
In its favour
- Warm inside
- Indoors
Worth knowing
- Book ahead
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The next five days
Best time to go
When your plans and the weather actually get along. Scored on the forecast, its opening hours and when it's at its best. Tap a time to see it.
Before you go
Plan your visit
Hours
Closed nowsundayClosed
All hoursFewer hours
- monday
- 8:30 AM–5 PM
- tuesday
- 8:30 AM–5 PM
- wednesday
- 8:30 AM–5 PM
- thursday
- 8:30 AM–5 PM
- friday
- 8:30 AM–5 PM
- saturday
- Closed
- sundayToday
- Closed
Hours checked 6 Nov
Where and how
- 1 Melbourne Town Hall
- 2 Manchester Unity Building · 1 min
- 3 Max Watts · 1 min
- 4 Melbourne Visitor Hub · 1 min
- 5 Bistrot d'Orsay · 1 min
Good to know
- Tickets Free tour; event tickets vary
- Indoors
- Free to visit
- Book ahead
- Allow about 60 min
- Step-free entrance
- Accessible washroom
From visitors and the venue
What it's like
4.6from 725 reviews
Known for
- Free tours
- Grand Organ
- Christmas decorations
- Comedy Festival
What people say
- People like:
- Architecture, free tours, concerts and Christmas lights
Around Chinatown
Nearby
Within about a 15-minute walk.
Manchester Unity BuildingLandmark · 1 min walk
Max WattsLive music · 1 min walk
Melbourne Visitor HubTours · 1 min walk
Bistrot d'OrsayFrench · 1 min walk
On nearby
For the next three hours
What to wear to go there now
Leave with a jacket.
JacketThe whole time
It's indoors, so this is for the trip there and back.