The Ian Potter Centre: NGV Australia at Federation Square is the home of 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 new perspectives 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.

The NGV collection of Australian art comprises more than 20,000 works. Approximately 800 works are displayed in the new building at one time, and many of these will be rotated frequently to show the full breadth and diversity of Australian art, and to provide visitors with fresh insights.

Admission to the permanent collection is free. Fees may apply to special exhibitions, as advertised.

Local directions

Trams: Flinders Street trams (48, 70, 75, City Circle) travel directly past NGV Australia. Alight at the Russell Street stop. Swanston Street / St Kilda Road trams (1, 3, 5, 6, 8, 16, 22, 25, 64, 67, 72) travel past Federation Square. Alight at the Flinders Street stop and enter via Federation Square. Trains: Train travellers should alight at the adjacent Flinders Street Station and enter via Federation Square. Car: Ample commercial parking is available within the Federation Square complex. Enter at the corner of Flinders Street and Russell Street, on the Russell Street extension.

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Opening hours

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

Tuesday - Sunday
10:00am -5:00pm
Open Tuesday - Sunday, 10am - 5pm. Closed Mondays

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Making the most of your visit
Temporary exhibitions The Ian Potter Centre: NGV Australia presents a full and diverse program of special temporary exhibitions. The NGV's curatorial team work with national and international colleagues to provide Melbourne audiences with the opportunity to view extraordinary works of art. Refer to the What's On screen for details, in the main foyer on the ground floor. Programs for everyone A range of lectures, floor talks, workshops, tours, films, performances, children's activities and special events inspired by the NGV's exhibitions and collections are available. Programs cater for diverse interests, different age groups and all abilities and can be tailored to specific needs run by experienced staff. Special access viewing by arrangement or guided tours for all abilities on late-night openings are all available. For specific program details refer to What's On or telephone: 03 8620 2222 Audio tours A tour highlighting the architecture and including insights and highlights of NGV's permanent collection. Available for hire from the Information Desk for a gold coin donation. A tour offering a very different perspective on the NGV's Australian collection with unique tour guides, NGV Ambassadors and much loved comic duo, Roy and H.G. Available for hire from the Information Desk for a $5 fee. NGV Members NGV Members provides individuals and corporate with special access to the NGV through a program of special activities, events, private exhibition viewings, Gallery magazine and online access. The Members' Room is located on the Level 1 mezzanine. Enquire about joining NGV Members at the information desk in the main foyer on the ground floor, or join NGV Members online.

What's On at The Ian Potter Centre: NGV Australia, December 2006 - January 2007
Light Sensitive: Contemporary Australian Photography from the Loti Smorgon Fund (free entry) 7 September 2006 - 18 February 2007 Thomas Harrison, Milliner (Free entry) 29 September 2006 - 29 April 2007 Howard Arkley (Admission fees apply) 17 November 2006 - 25 February 2007 Proof: Contemporary Australian Printmaking (Free entry) 9 December 2006 - 1 April 2007