Art and culture

Victoria has a creative and flourishing arts and culture scene. As well as enjoying unique Aboriginal art, you can check out public galleries housing some of Australia’s most important colonial and contemporary works, while private galleries, both large and small, showcase the works of talented local artisans and craftspeople.

Wherever you are in Victoria, it’s hard to resist the state’s exceptional collection of museums, many hosting national displays or curating world-renowned exhibits. Not to be outdone, companies in the fields of theatre, ballet, classical music and opera mount a broad variety of high-quality productions across the state. And you’ll be glad to know Victoria has spectacular year-round events celebrating film, food and wine, dance, theatre, comedy, music, and much more.