The Capitol
Contact
Box Office Hours
The Box Office is open one (1) hour before the first screening until fifteen (15) minutes after the final screening commences.
All MIFF box offices are cashless, only EFTPOS and credit card are accepted. Cash will not be accepted.
Boasting a spectacularly ornate Chicago Gothic style, The Capitol is one of Melbourne’s most beloved architectural icons. Following RMIT’s state-of-the-art refurbishment, it has been transformed into a contemporary centre for the cultural and education industries, with a variety of flexible spaces available to innovate and enjoy.
Box Office
The MIFF Box Office is located in the Foyer, accessible via a set of stairs from the Swanston Street entrance or via the lift in the Capitol Arcade to Level 1 for step-free/wheelchair access.
Food and Beverage
There is a bar and candy bar located in the Foyer, offering beer, wine and refreshments. The cinema is licensed.
Venue Map
Click here to download the Capitol venue map.
Accessibility
There are two entrances into The Capitol Arcade: one is from Swanston Street; the other is from Little Collins Street through Carson Place, onto Howie Place heading towards Swanston Street.
From the Capitol Arcade there is a staircase that leads up towards the Level 1 Capitol Foyer.
For step-free/wheelchair access, enter The Capitol Arcade from Swanston Street or Howie Place. Between the jeweller and the dry cleaner, there is a lift. Take the lift to The Capitol’s Level 1 Foyer level.
For step-free/wheelchair access to the Level 2 Salon from the foyer, take the ramp to the additional internal lift and take the lift to Level 2.
Please see How to Book Your Ticket if you require step-free and/or wheelchair access at The Capitol.
To enter the front of cinema, there is a large central staircase from the foyer level. There are stairs leading to the front, middle and rear sections of the cinema.
There is an additional entrance from the Salon level, up a set of internal stairs to the right of the foyer. Entry from the Salon is into the centre of the cinema.
For step-free/wheelchair accessible seating, take the internal lift from the Foyer to the Level 2 Salon. There are two automatic doors on either side of the Salon to access the cinema. There are four accessible spaces with companion seats in the centre of the cinema – two on the left and two on the right. Four additional spaces with companion seats are accessible from the Foyer level and are positioned at the front of the cinema.
All seats are fabric except for the centre section, Rows J-P7 – 20, which are leather and have a small stow table.
Please see How to Book Your Ticket if you require step-free and/or wheelchair-accessible seating at The Capitol. Please approach a MIFF Front of House staff member for assistance when you arrive at the venue.
Hearing Loop: The Capitol is equipped with a hearing loop throughout the venue. The user requires a neck loop that acts as a wireless connection to a personal hearing aid device equipped with a "T" coil
Assistive Listening: The Capitol will also have Assistive Listening units available for collection at the MIFF Box Office. Assistive Listening units will only be available for use at specific film screenings.
Please see How to Book Your Ticket section to book a Hearing Loop or Assistive Listening device. You will be required to leave photo ID when borrowing a device. Please approach a MIFF Front of House staff member for assistance when you arrive at the venue.
There are bathrooms available on the Foyer and upper Salon foyer level.
An accessible gender-neutral bathroom is located on the Foyer level.
Getting Here
Tram
Level access tram stops nearby include:
- Trams 1, 3/3a, 5, 6, 16, 64, 67 and 72:
- Stop 13 – Flinders Street Station
- Stop 11 – Collins Street (corner of Swanston and Collins Streets)
- Trams 86 and 96:
- Stop 6 – Swanston Street
For more public transport information, visit ptv.vic.gov.au.
Train
The Capitol is located in close proximity to Flinders Street Station and is serviced by both Swanston Street and Collins Street trams.
For more public transport information, visit ptv.vic.gov.au.
Parking
Secure Parking is a proud MIFF Partner and is offering all MIFF filmgoers discounted parking at selected car parks. The closest Secure Parking to The Capitol is 300 Flinders Street. For more information about how to redeem the discount, please visit the Secure Parking website.
Designated on-street Accessible Parking Bays are available at:
- Flinders Street, between Elizabeth and Swanston Streets
- Flinders Lane, between Elizabeth and Swanston Streets
- Little Collins Street, between Russell and Elizabeth Streets
For drop off and pick-up, we recommend Collins Street or Little Collins Street.
For more information about accessible parking in the city, please visit Parking for People with Disabilities.
Tram
Level access tram stops nearby include:
- Trams 1, 3/3a, 5, 6, 16, 64, 67 and 72:
- Stop 13 – Flinders Street Station
- Stop 11 – Collins Street (corner of Swanston and Collins Streets)
- Trams 86 and 96:
- Stop 6 – Swanston Street
For more public transport information, visit ptv.vic.gov.au.
Train
The Capitol is located in close proximity to Flinders Street Station and is serviced by both Swanston Street and Collins Street trams.
For more public transport information, visit ptv.vic.gov.au.
Parking
Secure Parking is a proud MIFF Partner and is offering all MIFF filmgoers discounted parking at selected car parks. The closest Secure Parking to The Capitol is 300 Flinders Street. For more information about how to redeem the discount, please visit the Secure Parking website.
Designated on-street Accessible Parking Bays are available at:
- Flinders Street, between Elizabeth and Swanston Streets
- Flinders Lane, between Elizabeth and Swanston Streets
- Little Collins Street, between Russell and Elizabeth Streets
For drop off and pick-up, we recommend Collins Street or Little Collins Street.
For more information about accessible parking in the city, please visit Parking for People with Disabilities.
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