Art & culture

Rediscover extraordinary arty, creative and cultural spaces in Melbourne and regional Victoria.

Visit firm favourites and find new inspiration, all close to home. Explore top-notch galleries, museums and artist's studios, workshops filled with busy craftspeople, and unique cultural events.

Immerse yourself in premier art exhibitions – at Melbourne's NGV and ACCA, and top regional galleries. Admire the architecture. Pause and reflect.

Discover vibrant regional silo art, sculpture trails and independent galleries. Take in a breathtaking landscape where First Australians left their impressions in rock art for future generations to see.

Stay close, go further in Melbourne and Victoria.

Don't miss

Emily Floyd, Abstract Labour (2014)
Heide Museum of Modern Art
Art galleries
Be inspired by three dedicated exhibition spaces, two historic kitchen gardens and a sculpture park, all located on 15 acres of beautiful landscape.
Lamington Drive, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Lamington Drive
Art galleries
Expect to see some eclectic art and design at this exceptional gallery space in Collingwood, run by the creative crew at the Jacky Winter Group.
McClelland Sculpture Park + Gallery
McClelland Sculpture Park + Gallery
Art galleries
Visit the home of Australian Sculpture, located 45 minutes from Melbourne at the gateway to the Mornington Peninsula. The McClelland story began in the...
NGV International
NGV International
Art galleries
See one of the most impressive collections of European, Asian, Oceanic and American art at this iconic Melbourne gallery.
Contemporary art spaces - Bendigo Art Gallery
Bendigo Art Gallery
Art galleries
Stop by the Bendigo Art Gallery and see works by contemporary Australian artists including Patricia Piccinini, Tracey Moffatt and Bill Henson.
TarraWarra Museum of Art, Photo by Redfish Bluefish
TarraWarra Museum of Art
Art galleries
Stunning architecture, contemporary art and rolling hills: see magnificent sites inside and out at this cultural icon in the Yarra Valley.
a girl looks through a circle window
ACMI
Art galleries
Venture into Fed Square and explore the world of film, television and digital media with year-round exhibitions, rare screenings and cultural events.
Children's Gallery at Melbourne Museum
Melbourne Museum
Museums
Touch and feel your way through local history; give Phar Lap a nod, explore a rainforest, rest in a rollercoaster car, and discover Koori heritage.

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Five of the best

Wall to Wall Festival, Benalla, High Country, Victoria, Australia
Creative spaces
Baywalk Bollards, Geelong Waterfront, Geelong and the Bellarine, Victoria, Australia
Art in parks
Museum of Australian Democracy at Eureka, Ballarat, Goldfields, Victoria, Australia
Historic spaces

Don't miss

Elvis exhibition Bendigo

What's on

Winter Blues at Henry's
Echuca Moama Winter Blues Festival
Festivals
29 - 31 Jul 2022
Echuca-Moama has established itself as the place to be for heart-starting blues music and the perfect antidote for a bad case of the winter blues with...
Mitchell Moreno, BODY COPY, 2021 Ballarat International Foto Biennale
Ballarat International Foto Biennale
Art & exhibitions
26 Aug - 22 Oct 2023
The Ballarat International Foto Biennale is an immersive, world-class event that continues to evolve, expand and attract curious audiences and, importantly,...
couple walking along boardwalk lite up in multiple colours
Moama Lights
Art & exhibitions
31 Jul - 21 Aug 2022
The award winning Moama Lights event makes a dazzling return in July 2022.Set to once again illuminate Horseshoe Lagoon, Moama Lights is an immersive sound...
Join the party at the 2020 Healesville Music Festival
Healesville Music Festival
Festivals
11 - 13 Nov 2022
Healesville Music Festival is a celebration of community in the Yarra Valley. Music of all genres will be on offer: rock, blues, soul, roots, folk and...
National Celtic Folk Festival - Zeon on stage
National Celtic Folk Festival
Festivals
10 - 13 Jun 2022
Let’s get this party started.The National Celtic Folk Festival is back for 2022 and ready to celebrate a top national line up and an opportunity to bring...
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RISING: A Miracle Constantly Repeated, by Patricia Piccinini
Exhibitions
Until 12 Jun 2022
Hidden for decades, Flinders Street Station’s mysterious ballroom opens its doors for Australia’s pre-eminent visual artist.Trains speed in and out of...
The Australian company of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child.
Harry Potter and the Cursed Child
Plays & musicals
Now playing
J.K Rowling's Harry Potter and the Cursed Child - the story continues on stage. The magic returns to Melbourne's Princess Theatre.
Joe Camilleri playing guitar
Marysville Music Weekend
Festivals
14 - 16 Oct 2022
The Marysville Music Weekend is delighted to announce its full line up for the 2022 event, which features a killer program from across the musical spectrum...
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Warratina's Harvest Lavender Festival
Exhibitions
19 - 20 Nov 2022
The Lavender Festival on the weekend of the 19 and 20 November celebrates the start of Warratina's lavender season. Enjoy a stroll through rows of blooming...
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