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See blockbuster exhibitions alongside an impressive permanent collection at the National Gallery of Victoria
This grand modernist building on St Kilda Road is Australia's oldest and most popular art museum. That title has been won thanks to the gallery's top-notch and diverse permanent collection, their fantastic visiting collections and an ongoing series of additional events aimed at locals and tourists alike.
The permanent collection includes a Rembrandt, a Bonnard and a Tiepolo – not bad for a gallery that's only been around since the mid 1800s. All visitors to the NGV must pass the water wall upon entry, and yes, it is hard to resist touching it. The ground floor is where you'll usually find the gallery's major exhibitions and it's also where you'll find the magnificent, boiled lolly-like stained glass ceiling in the Great Hall.
Upstairs you've got the permanent collections, as well as the smaller visiting exhibitions. Be warned the large, colonial era rooms are easy to lose people in, so keep a close eye on any children looking to make a jailbreak. You cannot visit the NGV without spending a hefty chunk of time in the 19th Century Gallery (or Salon Gallery). It gets its nickname from the style the paintings are hung in and houses one of the most emotive paintings in the gallery: 'Anguish' by August Friedrich Schenck.
You could easily spend a whole day in the bulding so be sure to make regular pit stops; if you're feeling fancy the Tea Room offers high tea as well as cakes and light meals while downstairs you can fill your belly with the seasonal menu items at Garden Restaurant.
Check out our hit-list of the best galleries in Melbourne.
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180 St Kilda Rd Melbourne 3006 |
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Transport: | Nearby stations: Flinders Street |
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Opening hours: | Daily 10am-5pm |
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NGV Triennial
The hotly anticipated NGV Triennial is back and runs until April 18, 2021, showcasing 86 thought-provoking, eye-widening works from more than 100 artists. Of those 86 works, 34 have never been seen before and were commissioned by the NGV explicitly for...
Sculpture and installations Until Sunday April 18 2021 Free -
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Queer
The NGV will celebrate the stories and perspectives of our queer communities in a landmark new exhibition set to open in 2021. Queer is the most comprehensive Australian survey of art relating to queer themes to date, with more than 300 works pulled from...
Friday December 10 2021 - Sunday June 26 2022