Public galleries
Melbourne is home to a thriving arts scene and the city is littered with public galleries housing some of the country's finest collections.
Painting, sculpture and moving pictures
From the great Australian painters of the past two hundred years to photography, sculture and the moving image, Melbourne's public galleries continue to challenge and inspire.
Get a fresh perspective. See works by the best international and Australian contemporary artists and attend inspiring workshops and public talks.
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Venture into Fed Square and explore the world of film, television and digital media with year-round exhibitions, rare screenings and cultural events.
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Built in 1899, Bundoora Homestead is a magnificent Queen Anne style Federation mansion operating as a historic house, art gallery and cafe,...
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Centre for Contemporary Photography (CCP) is one of Australia's pre-eminent galleries for the exhibition of contemporary photo-based arts, providing...
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Delve into the past as the City Gallery presents a free, annual program of exhibitions that draw on the City of Melbourne's extensive art and heritage collection and archives.
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Fo Guang Yuan Art Gallery brings world class art works and collections rich with cultural and artistic value to the people of Melbourne. The art...
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View famous works by giants of the Australian art world, stroll through 15 acres of landscaped gardens and discover the renowned sculpture park.
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Set in a tranquil garden setting the Maroondah Art Gallery aims to promote and inspire innovation, diversity and discussion in the visual arts...
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Trace the history of important Australian photography from 20th century masters to the controversial and contemporary at the Monash Gallery of Art.
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Appreciate art and surrounds at the two NGV spaces - the iconic original housing international art and the newer, light-filled home of local works.
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RMIT Gallery is Melbourne's most vibrant public art gallery, presenting a changing program of Australian and international exhibitions including...
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Pull up a chair in the stately reading room and delve into Victoria's rich history and cultural heritage at one of the world's great libraries.
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