National Gallery of Victoria
- Address:180 St Kilda Road, Melbourne
- Hours:Wed - Mon 10am - 5pm, closed Tuesdays
- Admission:Free for the museum. Exhibition ticket prices vary
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The National Gallery of Victoria houses one of Australia's most impressive collections of international art. Known as the NGV, it's Australia's oldest and largest art gallery, with origins stretching back to 1861. Recently revamped, the gallery has a permanent collection and hosts blockbuster touring exhibits.
The NGV's collection of European art runs from early Renaissance masterpieces to works by Rembrandt, Rubens, Picasso and beyond. You’ll also find furniture, artifacts, textiles, ceramics, lithographs, etchings, photography and fashion. Architecturally, the building is famous for its stained-glass ceiling, and the glass walls running with water in the foyer.
The NGV's collection is split into two locations – the international collection is held in NGV International on St Kilda Road, while the gallery's collection of Australian art is held in Federation Square at the Ian Potter Centre, also known as NGV Australia.
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Without a doubt one of the best art galleries in Australia. I've travelled down from Sydney on a number of occasions to see some of the exhibitions on display. A word of warning though - some of blockbuster exhbitions can get extremely busy, particularly if you visit during the school holidays. You can however purchase tickets online for these exhbitions, which greatly reduces the amount of time you spend queuing up. Continue Reading »
Practical Info
NGV International is a short walk along St Kilda Road from Flinders Street Station and the city center. Trams also run here regularly throughout the day. Admission to the gallery and its collection is free, but fees apply to visit touring exhibits.
