Melbourne Cup car park, 1985. © Rennie Ellis, courtesy of the Rennie Ellis Photographic Archive.
Crowds spill over into the Flemington car park, where thousands enjoy the Cup atmosphere each year, regardless of the weather.
South Rotunda and the Heritage Collections Reading Room will be closed 22 July - 8 Sept. Find out more.
The Children's Quarter will be closed from 10 - 11am on Thurs 8 Aug.