The Venue

The Australasian Quilt Convention is held in one of Australia’s most historic edifices. The Royal Exhibition Building is conveniently located just north of the CBD, and next to the Melbourne Museum in Carlton Gardens.  It is part of the Golden Mile Heritage Trail.

Street Address: Royal Exhibition Building, 9 Nicholson Street Carlton, Victoria, 3053

Venue facilities:

  • The AQC Expo Café is open daily.
  • An ATM is located within the building.
  • The venue is accessible for wheelchairs and prams.
  • No photography is allowed without permission.
  • Cloakroom service is available ($2/item) at the AQC Gift Shop.
  • Get a pass-out stamp at the door to come and go to the Expo on the same day.
  • No wheelchairs are available for hire at the venue.

We recommend travelling by public transport. Visitors to AQC have various public transport options. See below.

Tram

We recommend public transport. Plan your trip using Public Transport Victoria’s Journey Planner.

Train

  • City loop train to Parliament Station, a 12-minute walk to the REB
  • Making a trip to the city? Take a V/Line train

Bus

Bus routes 250, 251 and 402 to Rathdowne Street

Accommodation and Tourist Information

Expertise Events are proud to announce that our official accommodation partner for AQC is HotelPlanner.

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  6. Access to HotelPlanner’s database of hotel group reservations information such as deposit requirements and cancellation policies.

Book your accommodation for the 2025 AQC online today:
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Melbourne Tourism

For Melbourne tourist information go to www.melbourne.vic.gov.au or call the Visitor Centre Hotline on 03 9658 9658.

Google Maps

Parking

Melbourne Museum (opposite the REB) has undercover parking, subject to availability. Entry is via Rathdowne or Nicholson Street and is open from 6am to midnight, Monday to Sunday.

Designated disabled parking is available on level P2 adjacent to the lifts.

Book your car park online

For rates visit www.museumvictoria.com.au or call 13 11 02.

For other carparks in the area visit www.secureparking.com.au or call 1300 727 483. Metered parking is also available in the surrounding streets.

For further information about visiting Melbourne visit www.melbourne.vic.gov.au or call 03 9658 9658.

To plan your public transport journey visit www.metlinkmelbourne.com.au or call 131 638.