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Art & culture
Discover Melbourne and Victoria's vibrant creative spaces, from world-class galleries and museums to petite artists' studios, sculpture gardens and murals.
Bendigo Art Gallery, Goldfields
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.
Stay close, go further
Don't miss
Art galleries
NGV International
See one of the most impressive collections of European, Asian, Oceanic and American art at this iconic Melbourne gallery.
Art galleries
TarraWarra Museum of Art
Stunning architecture, contemporary art and rolling hills: see magnificent sites inside and out at this cultural icon in the Yarra Valley.
Performing arts
Arts Centre Melbourne
See local and international performances and exhibitions at Melbourne's home of performing arts. Take a tour and browse the Sunday arts and craft market.
Art galleries
Lamington Drive
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.
Art galleries
ACMI
Venture into Fed Square and explore the world of film, television and digital media with year-round exhibitions, rare screenings and cultural events.
Museums
Melbourne Museum
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.
Art galleries
Bendigo Art Gallery
Stop by the Bendigo Art Gallery and see works by contemporary Australian artists including Patricia Piccinini, Tracey Moffatt and Bill Henson.
Art galleries
McClelland Sculpture Park + Gallery
Visit the home of Australian Sculpture, located 45 minutes from Melbourne at the gateway to the Mornington Peninsula. The McClelland story began in the...
Art galleries
Heide Museum of Modern Art
Be inspired by three dedicated exhibition spaces, two historic kitchen gardens and a sculpture park, all located on 15 acres of beautiful landscape.
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Festivals
Land of Plenty Festival
Land of Plenty is a destination festival bringing some of Australia's hottest and upcoming artists to Shepparton for a day of live music. In response to...
Festivals
La Dolce Vita Festival
Life is sweet in the King Valley.The region is famed for Prosecco, Pinot Grigio, Arneis, Sangiovese and elegant cool climate wines. At La Dolce Vita Festival,...
Festivals
Port Fairy Folk Music Festival
Australia's world famous Port Fairy Folk Festival is a major event presenting international and national artists in a four day festival of music, arts...
Contemporary
Music on the Murray
Open Saturday and Sunday, St Leonards Vineyard also hosts regular live music artists at Music on the Murray on the first Saturday of every month. The Café...
Festivals
3 Peaks Festival
3 Peaks Festival is an outdoor market in Dunkeld showcasing unique local crafts, gourmet food, boutique beer, local wine, live music and great kids activities.This...
Festivals
Mornington Winter Music Festival
The Mornington Winter Music Festival will be held over the Queen's Birthday weekend in June annually and will see Mornington come alive with a celebration...
Exhibitions
Rain Room
Give in to the illusion of walking through a downpour of rain without getting wet at this impressive sell-out installation art piece.
Plays & musicals
Come From Away
Leading the way in a triumphant return to the theatre in Melbourne, worldwide smash hit musical Come From Away will be the first major musical back on...
Festivals
Port Phillip Mussel and Jazz Festival
The Port Phillip Mussel and Jazz Festival returns in 2021 with a two-day street party and mollusc feast. Spend the day in the sun with friends and family,...
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Road trips & itineraries
Silo Art Trail
Celebrate the rich heritage of western Victoria with a journey along the 200km Silo Art Trail, the country's biggest outdoor gallery.
Destinations
City laneways
There's always something new to discover in Melbourne's hive of bustling, creative laneways with their boutiques, restaurants, cafes and bars.
Food & wine
Wineries
Build an enviable wine cellar, stocked exclusively with cool-climate varietals and rich reds sourced from Victoria's five distinct wine regions.
Food & wine
Melbourne restaurants
Be swept away by the dizzying mix of local and international flavours on offer all across Victoria. Traditional, modern and rustic, it’s all here.