--- description: Park under Melbourne Museum from 5:30am to midnight daily, or book a Parksy space 180 metres away for $18 a day near the exhibition grounds. title: Parking Near Royal Exhibition Building and Carlton Gardens, VIC | Parksy image: https://www.parksy.com/sites/default/files/landmarks/poi-attraction-b44cf2d9.webp --- [Skip to main content](#main-content) # Parking Near Royal Exhibition Building and Carlton Gardens, VIC Landmark Parking · Carlton, Victoria · Royal Exhibition Building and Carlton Gardens Published 16 Sep 2026 · 4 min read · Reviewed by the [Parksy Editorial Team](https://www.parksy.com/editorial-guidelines) South Carlton Gardens [Airport Parking (MEB)](https://www.parksy.com/airport/au/vic/meb) [Cheap Parking](https://www.parksy.com/cheap/au/vic/carlton) [Disability Parking](https://www.parksy.com/disability/au/vic/carlton) [Free Parking](https://www.parksy.com/free/au/vic/carlton) [Garage Rentals](https://www.parksy.com/garages/carlton) [Listings Nearby](https://www.parksy.com/parking/au/vic/carlton) [Moving Guide](https://www.parksy.com/moving/au/vic/carlton) [Parking Costs](https://www.parksy.com/costs/au/vic/carlton) [Parking Fines](https://www.parksy.com/fines/au/vic/carlton) [Parking Permits](https://www.parksy.com/permits/au/vic/carlton) [Parking Signs](https://www.parksy.com/signs/au/vic/carlton) [Rent Parking](https://www.parksy.com/rent/au/vic/carlton) [Street Parking](https://www.parksy.com/street/au/vic/carlton) [Towed Vehicle](https://www.parksy.com/towed/au/vic/carlton) [Vehicle Storage](https://www.parksy.com/storage/au/vic/carlton) Where Can I Park for Royal Exhibition Building and Carlton Gardens? The nearest recommended off-street option is the car park under Melbourne Museum, entered via Rathdowne Street and open from 5:30am to midnight daily. Parksy also lists a private parking space in Central Melbourne 180 metres from the site for $18 a day. For events, the Big Design Market publishes a $60 maximum daily rate for weekday event parking. Listen to article 5:00 minutes Playback speed 0.75×1×1.25×1.5×2× Voice Auto (your country) Audio is AI-generated on your device, so voice and pronunciation may vary. [Find Parking Near Me](https://www.parksy.com/parking-near-me) [Find Parking Near Me](https://www.parksy.com/parking-near-me) Search secure car spaces, garages and undercover spots near you, and lock in your spot in minutes.
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South Carlton Gardens
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Private Parking Space in Central Melbourne - $18/day, 180 m (3 min walk)
Nearest station
Flinders Street, 1.4 km (18 min walk)
## Parking Near Carlton [Private Parking Space in Central Melbourne - $18/day $18.00/day 180 m](https://www.parksy.com/parking/au/vic/melbourne/private-parking-space-central-melbourne-18day-89002) [Convenient Public Parking Space in Melbourne CBD $40.00/wk 210 m](https://www.parksy.com/parking/au/vic/melbourne/convenient-public-parking-space-melbourne-cbd-91395) [Secure Monthly Parking in the Heart of Melbourne $250.00/mo 210 m](https://www.parksy.com/parking/au/vic/melbourne/secure-monthly-parking-heart-melbourne-91418) [Affordable Public Parking in Melbourne's Heart - $300/month $300.00/mo 210 m](https://www.parksy.com/parking/au/vic/melbourne/affordable-public-parking-melbournes-heart-300month-91433) [Affordable Melbourne Parking Space - $250/month! $250.00/mo 210 m](https://www.parksy.com/parking/au/vic/melbourne/affordable-melbourne-parking-space-250month-91450) [Affordable Public Parking in Central Melbourne - $65/week! $65.00/wk 210 m](https://www.parksy.com/parking/au/vic/melbourne/affordable-public-parking-central-melbourne-65week-91521) [See more parking near you →](https://www.parksy.com/parking-near-me) ![Visitors at a city landmark](https://www.parksy.com/sites/default/files/landmarks/poi-attraction-b44cf2d9.webp) Visitors at a city landmark Photo: [Pexels](https://www.pexels.com/@2050139) / Александр Чуракаев ## Parking Under Melbourne Museum for the Royal Exhibition Building and Carlton Gardens The nearest recommended off-street option is the car park under Melbourne Museum, with entry via Rathdowne Street ([City of Melbourne](https://www.parksy.com/blog/appeal-melbourne-parking-fine)). The facility is open from 5:30am to midnight daily, making it suitable for daytime visits and evening events at the site (City of Melbourne). Secure Parking also identifies East End Place Car Park at 121 Exhibition Street as its best parking option for Royal Exhibition Building visits (Secure Parking). Secure Parking promotes discounted parking for events and visits to Melbourne, so this option is particularly relevant when an exhibition or major event is drawing drivers into Carlton (Secure Parking). ## East End Place and Other Nearby Parking Choices East End Place Car Park at 121 Exhibition Street is the named Secure Parking recommendation for visitors to the site (Secure Parking). The Melbourne Museum car park is another off-street choice, located beneath the museum and entered from Rathdowne Street (City of Melbourne). Paramount Car Park lists facilities at 163 Exhibition Street, Melbourne, and 9 Nicholson Street, Carlton, for parking near the Royal Exhibition Building (Paramount Car Park). The Nicholson Street location is reached by turning into Carlton Gardens towards the building (Paramount Car Park). The Big Design Market publishes weekday rates of $15 for 0 to 1 hour, $30 for 1 to 2 hours, $45 for 2 to 3 hours and a $60 maximum daily rate for its event parking information (The Big Design Market). Show map of Carlton ## Parksy Parking Spaces Near the Carlton Gardens Site Parksy lists a private parking space in Central Melbourne 180 metres from the site for $18 a day. This is the closest priced Parksy space in the local set and suits a visit where a reserved space is more useful than circulating around Carlton. Five further priced spaces are listed 210 metres away. A public parking space in Melbourne CBD costs $40 a week, while secure [monthly parking](https://www.parksy.com/blog/find-monthly-parking-near-me-practical-guide) in central Melbourne costs $250 a month. Other 210-metre options include public parking in Melbourne's heart for $300 a month, a Melbourne parking space for $250 a month and public parking in central Melbourne for $65 a week. The weekly and monthly choices are aimed at longer stays rather than a single exhibition visit. ## Event Pressure and Street Parking Around the Exhibition Grounds Major events can make driving more competitive around the site. Secure Parking specifically promotes discounted parking for events and visits to Melbourne, while Melbourne Museum describes the Royal Exhibition Building as a venue for major events (Secure Parking; Museums Victoria). The Big Design Market also publishes dedicated event parking rates for weekdays, including a $60 maximum daily rate (The Big Design Market). Street access around the grounds includes Rathdowne Street for the Melbourne Museum car park (City of Melbourne), and Nicholson Street for the Paramount Car Park approach into Carlton Gardens (Paramount Car Park). Drivers using surrounding streets should follow the posted parking controls, because the listed off-street facilities provide the clearly identified parking options for visits and events. Show street view near Royal Exhibition Building and Carlton Gardens \* Please note: parking prices, time limits and fine amounts change frequently and vary by operator, council and local authority. Everything on this page is indicative and provided on a best-endeavours basis. Always check the sign, the operator or the issuing authority before you rely on a figure. ## Frequently Asked Questions ### Where Can I Park for Royal Exhibition Building and Carlton Gardens? The nearest recommended off-street option is the car park under Melbourne Museum, entered via Rathdowne Street and open from 5:30am to midnight daily. Parksy also lists a private parking space in Central Melbourne 180 metres from the site for $18 a day. For events, the Big Design Market publishes a $60 maximum daily rate for weekday event parking. ### What Is the Closest Recommended Car Park? The nearest recommended off-street option is the car park under Melbourne Museum. Entry is via Rathdowne Street, and the facility is open from 5:30am to midnight daily. This makes it suitable for daytime visits and evening events at the Royal Exhibition Building and Carlton Gardens. ### What Other Off-Street Parking Options Are Nearby? Paramount Car Park lists facilities at 163 Exhibition Street, Melbourne, and 9 Nicholson Street, Carlton. The Nicholson Street location is reached by turning into Carlton Gardens towards the building. ### What Is the Closest Priced Parksy Parking Space? Parksy lists a private parking space in Central Melbourne 180 metres from the site for $18 a day. It is the closest priced Parksy space in the local set and suits a visit where a reserved space is more useful than circulating around Carlton. ### How Much Is Event Parking? The Big Design Market publishes weekday event parking rates of $15 for 0 to 1 hour, $30 for 1 to 2 hours, $45 for 2 to 3 hours and a $60 maximum daily rate. Secure Parking also promotes discounted parking for events and visits to Melbourne. ### Is Parking Available for Longer Stays? Parksy lists a public parking space in Melbourne CBD for $40 a week and secure monthly parking in central Melbourne for $250 a month. 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