Art galleries

Experience some of Australia's finest regional galleries housing important collections of respected Australian and international artists.

Art and history
Visit the Art Gallery of Ballarat, Australia's oldest and largest regional gallery. Spend an afternoon exploring the comprehensive collection of Australian art then see the region's most recognised symbol, the Eureka Flag. For those interested in European painting and decorative arts, the Bendigo Art Gallery is a must see, with one of the best collections in Australia.

Explore southside galleries
A few kilometres south, in a beautiful art deco building, the Castlemaine Art Gallery and Historical Museum contains a superb collection featuring works by many noted Australian artists. The Central Goldfields Regional Art Gallery in Maryborough is a great place to see regional works as the gallery supports local artists alongside their permanent collection.

Discover local talent
The region is also home to a very strong arts community – visit the many private galleries and local artists in their own studios.