The National Gallery of Victoria has two magnificent galleries located a short walk apart - both with free entry to the permanent collection. Victorians and visitors can now enjoy two public art galleries within one magnificent arts precinct.

Stretching from the top of St Kilda Road across the Yarra River to Federation Square, this cultural heartland encompasses the transformed NGV International on St Kilda Road, The Ian Potter Centre: NGV Australia at Federation Square, and The Arts Centre - all just a short stroll from each other.

NGV International at 180 St Kilda Road, Melbourne.

A whole world of international art - displaying the NGV's collections of European, Asian, Oceanic and American Art. Since the NGV opened in St Kilda Road in 1968, the total collection has doubled in size to more than 70,000 works of art. A truly iconic Melbourne building, the gallery has been totally redesigned to house one of the most impressive collections in the Southern Hemisphere.

The Ian Potter Centre: NGV Australia at Federation Square

Home to Australian art with superb collections of Australian Indigenous and non-Indigenous art from the Colonial period to the present day. With more Australian art on permanent display than any other gallery in the world, as well as special exhibitions and programs, cafes, a restaurant and a new perspective of the city through its glass matrix, NGV Australia is more than a great place to view art. It's a completely fresh approach that encourages people from all walks of life to enjoy the world of art within the new cultural heart of Melbourne.

Local directions

Trams: Swanston Street / St Kilda Road trams (1, 3, 5, 6, 8, 16, 22, 25, 64, 67, 72) travel past NGV International. Alight at the Victorian Arts Centre stop. Trains: Train travellers should alight at the Flinders Street Station and walk across the bridge to the Victorian Arts Centre. Car: Ample commercial parking is available in the Victorian Arts Centre car park.

Facilities

Opening hours

NGV International Open Wednesday - Monday, 10am - 5pm Closed Tuesday The Ian Potter Centre: NGV Australia Open Tuesday - Sunday, 10am - 5pm Closed Monday Open all Victorian public holidays except Good Friday and Christmas Day. Open from 1pm Anzac Day.

Wednesday - Monday
10:00am -5:00pm
Closed Tuesdays

Additional business information

NGV International
Since the NGV opened in St Kilda Road in 1968, the total collection has doubled in size to more than 60,000 works of art. The newly transformed NGV International includes magnificent spaces for temporary exhibitions and improved storage facilities for the artworks. The following collections can be viewed in 30 magnificent galleries: * Prints and Drawings * Egyptian and Near Eastern Antiquities * Pre-Columbian Antiquities * Greek and Roman Antiquities * Oceanic Art * Asian Art (4 galleries) * 14th to 16th century paintings, sculpture and decorative arts * 16th and 17th century paintings and sculpture * 17th century decorative arts * 17th century Dutch and Flemish paintings * The Rembrandt Cabinet * 17th and 18th century paintings (3 double height galleries) * 18th century British decorative arts and paintings * 18th century French decorative arts and paintings * 18th and 19th century decorative arts * 19th century paintings (3 double height galleries) * Impressionist and Modern paintings and sculpture * Early to mid 20th century decorative arts * Fashion and Textiles * Paintings and sculpture 1950-1980 * 20th-century decorative arts * Photography * Contemporary decorative arts and new media * Contemporary art after 1980 NGV Australia and NGV International offers double the previously available gallery space. The National Gallery of Victoria brings art to life with events and exhibitions that challenge, educate and inspire.