Bendigo Art Gallery, established in 1887, is one of the largest and oldest regional galleries in Australia.

Bendigo Art Gallery has an extensive and varied collection, including painting, sculpture, ceramics, decorative arts, photography and works on paper.

The Gallery has an emphasis on 19th century Australian and European art from 1800's onwards, and an important collection of contemporary Australian art including works by Patricia Piccinini, Tracey Moffatt, Rosalie Gascoigne, Tim Maguire, Dale Frank and Bill Henson. The collection of Australian art gives the viewer an insight into the changes that have occurred in artistic practice in Australia from the 1850's to the present day.

Bendigo Art Gallery completed an extensive building and renovation program which has seen the addition of a new contemporary wing, the restoration of the period rooms, construction of a new entrance, a new gallery shop, improved wheelchair access and a gallery cafe.

Local directions

Bendigo is 2 hours drive north of Melbourne on the Calder Highway.

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Opening hours

Daily
10:00am -5:00pm
Closed: Christmas Day