South Melbourne Town Hall

South Melbourne Town Hall is a town hall featuring grand Victorian Academic Classical design with Corinthian columns, a central portico, and a multi-stage clock tower. The structure originally combined multiple municipal services within its walls and served a broad public function from the outset.

The building opened in 1880 to house multiple city services including the town council, police, post office, and fire brigade. The clock tower was added a year later and has become a defining landmark on the skyline.

The structure has served as home to the Australian National Academy of Music since 1994, making it a center where musicians study and perform. Today visitors can sense the creative energy that fills the halls and public spaces.

Extensive restoration work in 2004 returned the building to its original appearance with restored roofing and decorative ironwork. Visitors can access the interior and explore the spaces that now serve cultural and educational functions.

The Jubilee Fountain in the forecourt was completed in 1905 and honors local residents who served in the Boer War. This memorial sits quietly in the public space and tells a story that many visitors overlook.

Location: Victoria

Architects: Charles Webb

GPS coordinates: -37.83410,144.96000

Latest update: December 12, 2025 07:54