The Box Hill Town hall exterior lit with blue lighting

Over 80 Years Serving the Community

The Box Hill Town Hall provides versatile and engaging venue hire options in majestic rooms steeped in history. All this is available at affordable hire rates, with in-house catering and exceptional event staff. 

The Box Hill Town Hall's main hall set up with chairs and a blue lit stage

Incredible Versatility

 The Main Hall with its elegant Art Deco interior is ideal for expos, weddings, balls, theatre productions, conferences, and formal dinners. 

The Box Hill Town Hall's lower hall set up with chairs and tables

At the Heart of Celebrations

The Lower Hall is an attractive reception venue with an Art Deco style entry staircase. It features a central parquetry dance floor and a carpeted area. 

The Box Hill Town Hall's foyer featuring stone accents

Art Deco Architecture

The Box Hill Town Hall was built to the design of J. S. Gawler and J. C. Aisbett and opened in 1935. The Town Hall has since hosted many notable events for the community including weekly dances and dinners, concerts, weddings, vaccinations, and political meetings. 

About

The Box Hill Town Hall has been a place for community members to meet, learn and celebrate for many years. Home to 17 not-for-profit organisations, a Council-run customer service centre and the Artspace Gallery, the town hall sits in the heart of Box Hill and provides multiple services to the residents. 

The Art Deco Main Hall and nine meeting rooms located in the Box Hill Town Hall are available for hire. Regularly used for scenes in local television dramas, the town hall is a National Trust registered building with commercial kitchens and an onsite catering option. 

History

Officially opened in 1935, the stately Box Hill Town Hall is considered to be the City of Whitehorse’s historic landmark building. 

Originally part of the City of Box Hill, the previous Town Hall was initially constructed in 1872 on Canterbury Road, moving to the Box Hill site as construction for the current Town Hall began in 1934.  

The Box Hill Town Hall was built to the design of J. S. Gawler and J. C. Aisbett and opened in 1935. The Town Hall has since hosted many notable events for the community including weekly dances and dinners, concerts, weddings, vaccinations, and political meetings. 

After the City of Whitehorse was proclaimed in December 1994, the administrative functions of the Town Hall were transferred to the Whitehorse Civic Centre in 1996.  

The Town Hall is now registered with the National Trust and remains a core part of community life, with regular events and exhibitions, the Whitehorse Artspace gallery, a Customer Service Centre, and the Community Hub. 

Tours

Take a tour through the Town Hall and experience the grandeur of a heritage listed Art Deco style building. 

Built in the 1930s, the Town Hall tour highlights significant architectural features, the old Council Chambers, Artspace Gallery and rooms that have serviced the community for more than 80 years.  

Find out all about the history of the Town Hall during the 90-minute tour and finish with a high tea served in the Padgham Room overlooking Whitehorse Road. The high tea includes sandwiches, slices and fruit served on vintage China.  

Contact us to book a time by submitting an online enquiry or emailing bh.th@whitehorse.vic.gov.au