Managing the Royal Exhibition Building and Carlton Gardens

UNESCO World Heritage listing

Inscribed on the World Heritage List in 2004, the Royal Exhibition Building and Carlton Gardens reflects the global influence of the great International Exhibitions of the nineteenth century that intensified industrialisation and international trade.

Managing the Property

The Royal Exhibition Building is managed by the Victorian Government through Museums Victoria. The City of Melbourne manages the Carlton Gardens.

The World Heritage Steering Committee was established in 2004. It prepares the World Heritage Management Plan for the property. Members are appointed by the Minister for Planning. Heritage Victoria's Executive Director chairs the committee. It meets at least four times a year. Members are:

• Steven Avery, Executive Director, Heritage Victoria
  (Chair)
• Vacant, representative for City of Melbourne
• Lynley Croswell, representative for Museums
  Victoria
• Richa Swarup, representative for City of Yarra
• Samantha Westbrooke, representative for the National Trust of
  Australia (Victoria).

Contact the Steering Committee

The Steering Committee welcomes your feedback. Email us about the conservation of the Royal Exhibition Building and Carlton Gardens. The Steering Committee will review matters raised.

Page last updated: 17/04/25