Victoria's Parliament House - one of Australia's oldest and most architecturally distinguished public buildings. The Parliament of Victoria welcomes you to share in our history and heritage. Sit in the chambers where Victoria's laws are made, take in the majesty of Queen's Hall, and see where Australia's first Federal Parliament conducted proceedings for 26 years. The interior features classical decoration, including an intricate mosaic of Minton floor tiles, gold-leaf, columns, statues and paintings. FREE guided public tours are provided on non-sitting days, Monday to Friday, at 9:30am, 10:30am, 11:30am, 1:30pm, 2:30pm and 3:45pm. (Tours for groups of 6 or more are also free, but must be booked in advance by calling our Tours Office). Book for Lunch or High Tea in Stranger's Corridor during non-sitting weeks. When Parliament is sitting, come and sit in the public galleries of the Upper and Lower Houses and see Parliament in action. NEW: Gift shop open 12pm to 5pm, Monday to Friday.
