City Museum presents the story of Melbourne through a myriad of diverse exhibitions. Be captivated by the events that have shaped Melbourne and discover fascinating insights into the city's development in one of Australia's finest nineteenth century buildings.

Making Melbourne History in the Making reveals the rich and unique chemistry of the city once known as 'Bearbrass' with a narrative arch spanning from Batman's swashbuckling arrival to the invention of the Bionic Ear.

Built on Gold. The outstanding attraction of the Old Treasury is the evocative gold vaults, built to store the colony's gold in the 1850's. Today the vaults are home to a breathtaking exhibition that uses the latest in technology to reveal the extraordinary story of Victoria's gold, its journey and the legacy in the years 1852-1862. Growing up in the Old Treasury

Step back in time and relive the childhood memories of the Maynard family. John Maynard was the Old Treasury's caretaker and from 1916 to 1928 John, his wife Emma and their eight children lived beneath the Govenor's office in one of Melbourne's most prestigious Government buildings. Walk through the living rooms of their home, faithfully recreated from family records and recollections.