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Melbourne's must-see exhibitions

From giant interactive installations to pop-up galleries featuring internationally renowned art, these exhibitions cannot be missed.

Unmissable exhibitions

1 Nov - 31 Jul

THE LUME Melbourne

Immerse yourself in the work of Van Gogh at Australia's digital art gallery.

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11 Feb - 1 Jan

The Story of the Moving Image

An ongoing exhibition that journeys through the past, present and future of the moving image.

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23 Sep - 1 Aug

Seeing the Invisible

An ambitious exhibition of artworks created with augmented reality (AR) technology.

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Pop-up installations

The ultimate guide to Flash Forward

Explore Melbourne's iconic laneways and discover stunning new street art.

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Family friendly

6 Dec - 28 Aug

NGV Architecture Commission: Pond[er]

An outdoor installation, complete with a pink pond.

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11 Feb - 1 Jan

The Story of the Moving Image

An ongoing exhibition that journeys through the past, present and future of the moving image.

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Coming soon

10 Mar - 21 Aug

Queer

Queer shines a light on the NGV Collection to examine the queer stories that artworks can tell.

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Last updated on Tue 10 May 2022

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17 Jun - 12 Nov

Light: Late Night Access

Experience ACMI’s Winter Masterpieces exhibition Light: Works from the Tate Collection after hours.

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27 Apr - 31 Jul

Yoga at THE LUME Melbourne

Join Happy Melon Studios for an immersive and multi-sensory yoga experience at THE LUME.

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15 Oct - 31 Jul

Art of Science

An exhibition of mesmerising artworks created by medical researchers.

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9 Apr - 28 Aug

Transforming Worlds

An exhibition celebrating artistic traditions developed by communities across India.

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1 Sep - 4 Sep

Affordable Art Fair Melbourne

Showcasing a curated selection of Australian galleries.

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26 Jun - 12 Jul

Gabriella Imrichova: Methods for Collapse

A live performance score that develops over the course of the exhibition.

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