| Completed | 2002 | Melbourne Visitor Centre completed |
Each cost is the estimate on that record. Stages of a project often repeat its full value, so these don't add up to what was spent.
| 23 Feb 2026 | NGV-A Country Road X First Nations (G17-G18) | $100k |
| 23 Feb 2026 | NGV-A Mother Exhibition (G13-G16) | $100k |
| 12 Aug 2025 | Tenancy fit out | $223k |
| 06 Nov 2024 | NGV-A G17-G18 Cats & Dogs Exhibition - Alteration to existing building | $42k |
| 04 Oct 2024 | ACMI At Federation Square - Alteration | $150k |
| 30 Aug 2024 | NGV-A Reko Rennie - Alteration to existing building | $60k |
| 13 Aug 2024 | NGV-I Pharaoh Kids Exhibition - Alteration to existing building | $150k |
| 20 May 2024 | Fed Sq - Beer Deluxe Zinc Roof Replacement Works | $690k |
| 17 Oct 2022 | Stage 2 - DDA compliance upgrade in Alfred Deakin Building | $743k |
| 25 Aug 2022 | Internal alterations to reception area | $42k |
| 21 May 2021 | Tenancy 25 - Proposed alteration to existing retail | $121k |
| 09 Mar 2021 | Minor structural alteration to the Deakin Edge building - Minor structural works to install lighting trays within south atrium. | $32k |
| 20 Jan 2021 | NGV-A Civilization Exhibition | $40k |
| 12 Nov 2020 | Stage 3 - Smoke Seals & Reg 233 compliance | $985k |
| 07 Apr 2020 | Tenancy 24B - Level 2 - Alterations to Offices | $100k |
| 25 Mar 2020 | Additional Emergency Lights and Exit Signs to Gallery 1 | $2k |
| 26 Feb 2020 | NGV-A Galleries 1-4 Destiny Deacon Exhibition | $55k |
| 02 Aug 2019 | Stage 4 - Variation (New Sprinklers; Smoke Detectors; BOW) | $1.0m |
| 01 Mar 2019 | Stage 5 - Void Fill Works | $74k |
| 26 Feb 2019 | Beer Deluxe Tenancy Alterations | $885k |
| 06 Feb 2019 | Stage 3 - Additions/Alterations to Restaurant/Bar (Ground Level - Transport Bar - Federation Square) - Variation (New Fire Hose Reel) | $750 |
| 05 Dec 2018 | Stage 4: Architectural Works and Rough in of Services | $0 |
| 20 Sept 2018 | Stage 2: Car Room Only | $410k |
| 31 Oct 2017 | Transport Building - Minor demolition, buildings and works to refurbish existing electronic screen and construct and display digital façade for exhibition of public art and business identification signage | $2.5m |
| 14 Sept 2017 | ACMI - Internal Demolition Part Office - Corner Swanston & Flinders Street | $66k |
| 12 Apr 2017 | Brook Andrew Exhibition, NGV-A, Level 3, G15-16, Federation Square | $90k |
| 21 Sept 2016 | Demolition of Scorsese Exhibition & Fitout of Echo of the Shadow Exhibition | $33k |
| 13 Jan 2014 | Lvl 3 tenancy demolition / strip-out works | $50k |
| 16 Dec 2008 | Internal alterations to ground level at ACMI Alfred Deakin Building Fed Square | $2.7m |
| 10 Nov 2008 | Demolition of existing exhibition (Correspondences) & Fitout for New Exhibition (Setting the Scene) (ACMI - Alfred Deakin Building Basement Level Screen Gallery - Federation Square) | $54k |
| 23 Oct 2008 | Alterations to existing Accessible/Disabled Toilets (x2 Basement & First Floor) Alfred Deakin Building - Federation Square | $19k |
| 20 Oct 2008 | ACMI - Level 1 Redevelopment Works. Internal (Office, Public Assembly) Alterations to Level 1 at ACMI. | $1.8m |
| 05 Mar 2008 | Demolition of Existing Exhibition (Replay Marclay), Fit-Out for New Exhibition (Game On) (ACMI - Alfred Deakin Building Basement Level Screen Gallery - Federation Square) | $150k |
| 12 Nov 2007 | Demolition of existing Exhibition (Pixar) & fit-out for new Exhibition (Christian Marclay) (ACMI - Alfred Deakin Building - Federation Square). | $165k |
| 21 June 2007 | Temporary Permit - Pixar, Luxo Lamp installation, Flinders Street entry, Alfred Deakin Building, Federation Square. Erect and display a temporary sign. | $83k |
| 29 May 2007 | Pixar 20 years of animation exhibition internal fitout only. Basement Level screen gallery, Alfred Deakin Centre. | $290k |
| 19 Feb 2007 | Pompidou Exhibition Internal Fitout. Basement level screen gallery, Alfred Deakin Centre Federation Square. | $165k |
| 16 Feb 2007 | Pompidou Exhibition Internal Fitout. Basement level screen gallery, Alfred Deakin Centre Federation Square. | $165k |
| 29 Sept 2006 | Demolition of TV 50 Gallery Basement Level Screen | $5k |
| 05 Sept 2006 | Eyes, lies and illusions gallery internal fitout. Basement level screen gallery, Alfred Deakin Centre. | $100k |
Is Melbourne Visitor Centre residential or commercial?
Melbourne Visitor Centre is neither homes nor offices. The City of Melbourne lists its main use as unoccupied - under construction.
When was Melbourne Visitor Centre built?
Melbourne Visitor Centre was completed in 2002.
Who designed and built Melbourne Visitor Centre?
Bates Smart designed Melbourne Visitor Centre and Multiplex built it. The building team section has the sources.
What public transport is near Melbourne Visitor Centre?
Flinders Street Station is the nearest train station, about 3 minutes' walk. The nearest tram stop is Russell St/Flinders St #6, about 2 minutes' walk.
What is the planning zone for Melbourne Visitor Centre?
The site is in the Capital City Zone - Schedule 1 (CCZ1). It's also under a Heritage Overlay (HO1300).
Does Melbourne Visitor Centre have an owners corporation?
Plan of subdivision PS908972 has 1 lot.
Has any work been done on Melbourne Visitor Centre recently?
The City of Melbourne has issued 28 building permits for Melbourne Visitor Centre since 2006. The most recent was in February 2026.
Sources: City of Melbourne building permits (CC BY 4.0); CLUE building information (CC BY 4.0); Geocoded National Address File (G-NAF) (Open G-NAF EULA (CC BY 4.0 based)). General information from public records, not legal, financial or building advice.
