Central Business District in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia — Oceania

Royal Society of Victoria

Photographed by Dean Barton-Ancliffe, June 3, 2026

1. Royal Society of Victoria Marker

Inscription. Royal Society of Victoria
Hall Built 1859
Architect Joseph Reed
Extended in later years
Classified

Erected by National Trust of Australia Victoria.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Colonial Era • Science & Medicine. A significant historical year for this entry is 1859.

Location. 37° 48.463′ S, 144° 58.158′ E. Marker is in Melbourne, Victoria. It is in the Central Business District. It is on La Trobe Street 0.1 kilometers east of Exhibition Street, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 8 La Trobe Street, Melbourne VIC 3004, Australia. Touch for directions.

Regionally, it is in Oceania,

Australasia,

the Pacific Ocean,

South Pacific,

the Pacific Rim,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once a British colony.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: A different marker also named The Royal Society of Victoria (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named The Royal Society of Victoria

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Mary Mackillop 1842-1909 (within shouting distance of this marker); The Things They Left Behind (about 150 meters away, measured in a direct line); Little Lon': Mission House (about 180 meters away); River Red Gum (about 180 meters away); Royal Exhibition Building and Carlton Gardens (about 180 meters away); Odd Fellows (about 180 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Melbourne.

Also see . . . History of the Society. The Royal Society of Victoria

The building of RSV Hall at 8 LaTrobe Street

We are fortunate to be one of the few learned societies in Australia with its own building, built with funds raised by our earliest members on land reserved for our use and later formalised through a Crown Grant in 1883. The building was designed by renowned Melbourne architect Joseph Reed and built in 1859 specifically for the Royal Society of Victoria. It is the focal point for our activities; our place to meet, our place to learn, and our place to debate contemporary scientific and cultural issues. It is a symbol of the importance of science and technology in our lives
Photographed by Dean Barton-Ancliffe, June 3, 2026

2. Royal Society of Victoria Marker
in front of building at the base of the stairs on the left
and of the Royal Society of Victoria’s continuing role in the promotion of science and scientific endeavour.

(Submitted on June 13, 2026, by Dean Barton-Ancliffe of Rowville, Victoria.)

Credits. This page was last revised on June 13, 2026. It was originally submitted on June 13, 2026, by Dean Barton-Ancliffe of Rowville, Victoria. This page has been viewed 10 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 13, 2026, by Dean Barton-Ancliffe of Rowville, Victoria. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.