💰 Hidden Gem in Melbourne | Old Treasury Building Vault Tour

#summervacay 📍 Location: 20 Spring Street, Melbourne 🕒 Opening Hours: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM (last entry at 3:45 PM) 📅 Closed on Saturdays 🎟️ Admission: Free! Step back in time at one of Melbourne’s most iconic historical landmarks — the Old Treasury Building. Often referred to as one of the finest 19th-century buildings in Australia, this treasure was constructed between 1858 and 1862, during Victoria’s gold rush boom. 💡 Fun fact: The building was designed by architect JJ Clark, who was only 19 years old at the time! 🤯 He created it in a Renaissance Revival style, a design that reflected the wealth and confidence of a young, rapidly growing colony. 🏛️ What's Inside? Underground Gold Vaults: These were specially built to store massive amounts of gold pouring into Melbourne during the rush. Today, you can walk through the vaults and imagine what it must’ve been like when the city sat on a literal goldmine. Elegant Government Offices: The upper floors housed offices for the Governor and senior ministers — complete with period furnishings and detailed woodwork. Permanent & Rotating Exhibitions: The building is now a free public museum, showcasing Melbourne’s colonial history, the gold rush era, and how the city evolved. Whether you're a history lover or just looking for a quiet and enriching free activity in the heart of the city, the Old Treasury Building is a perfect stop. It’s educational, atmospheric, and super photogenic. 🏛️✨ #melbournehistory #hiddengemsmelbourne #oldtreasurybuilding #freethingstodo