Australia Tourist AttractionsNational Gallery of Victoria (NGV)
Containing some of the biggest names in international art, the National Gallery of Victoria is a terrific place to educate yourself while in Melbourne, and the best thing is that admission is free. This is the largest and oldest public art gallery in Australia, being formed in 1861. With pieces by Peter Paul Rubens, Rembrandt, Gian Lorenzo Bernini, Tintoretto and many others in it's International Collection, NGV also boasts an impressive Modern Collection and has the mot comprehensive range of artworks in Australia. In 2011, they celebrated their 150 year anniversary with a gift of 173 Indigenous works of art from the Felton Bequest and held several huge community events to celebrate the impressive milestone. In 2003, a new space called NGV:The Ian Potter Centre was opened and houses the collection of Australian art in Federation Square.
National Gallery of Victoria Opening Hours and Addresses
NGV International
180 St Kilda Road
Melbourne
Open 10am–5pm
Closed Tuesdays
Members Lounge 10am–4.30pm
NGV Shop 10am–5pm
Persimmon 11am–4pm
Gallery Kitchen 10am–5pm
The Tea Room 10am–5pm
The Ian Potter Centre:
NGV Australia
Federation Square
Corner of Russell & Flinders Streets
Melbourne
Open 10am–5pm
Closed Mondays
NGV Shop open daily 10am–5pm
NGV Studio 10am–5pm Sunday to Wednesday, 10am–10pm Thursday to Saturday
Crossbar Café 10am–5pm
NGV Kids Corner currently closed