time line ...

• 1810 Governor Macquarie orders the construction of a market place.
• 1820 Greenway's Market House is build. The new market sells agricultural products and groceries.
• 1828 Greenway's Market House is converted to Central Police Court.

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• 1887 George Mc Rae is appointed as city architect and he presents the design of a new market, in a Romanesque style.
• 1898 July 21, Queen Victoria Building is opened by Mayor Alderman Mathew Harris.
• 1934-1938 The Queen Victoria Building is remodeled in the Art Deco style featured in the area occupied by the Sydney County Council.
• 1983 Sydney Council grants a 99-year lease to Ipoh Ltd in exchange for the restoration of the Queen Victoria Building.
• 1986 November, Queen Victoria Building reopens its doors to the public.
• 1987 A number of Turrets are restored to original position around the minor domes.
• 2000 After 66 years, Queen Victoria Building basement re opens.

about...

In Queen Victoria Building there are roughly 100 shops that are falling in one of the following categories:

• Accessories

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• Arts & Antiques
• Children's Wear
• Gifts & Souvenirs
• Health & Beauty
• Jewellery
• Ladies Fashion
• Lifestyle & Homewares
• Men's Fashion
• Mixed Fashion
• Restaurants & Food
• Services
• Shoes

I do not want to recommend you visiting the Queen Victoria Building for shopping, but I think is good to visit all the levels of the building and admire the construction and some displayes like Queen Victoria, a nicely crafted Chinese bridal cart, a huge clock suspended from the ceiling, paintings, etc.

tourist information ...

How to get there
The easiest way is to catch a train to Town Hall station which has one end situated just under QVB. There are also lots of buses stopping around QVB. Alternatively you can use the monorail. See map.

Contact details:
Ph: 9264 9209
Web site: QVB - home page

Hours of Operation:
Monday 9AM - 6pm Tuesday 9AM - 6PM
Wednesday 9AM - 6PM
Thursday 9AM - 9PM
Friday 9AM - 6PM
Saturday 9AM - 6PM
Sunday and public holidays 11AM - 5PM

Certain stores including cafes and restaurants remain open for longer hours.

Please check QVB - home page for up to date information.