The Old Treasury Building was once home to the Treasury Department of the Government of Victoria, but is now a museum dedicated to the Melbourne history.

One of themost beautiful nineteenth century buildings in Australia, it 's framed on the Victorian gold rush, which brought great wealth to Melbourne, and its construction between 1858 and 1862.

Nowadays the Old Treasury has been the focus for many celebrations and major public events. The Governor of Victoria continues to meet there weekly with the Executive Council to sign off legislation in the magnificent Executive Council Chamber situated on the first floor.

Besides this governmental issues, this place is also used for weddings and conferences and it receives regular exhibitions.