Exhibitions

Until 29 Aug

Joy

Experience an emotive adventure where creativity, colour and storytelling join forces.

Until 30 Jun

The Story of the Moving Image

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

Until 14 Sep

Belongings: Objects and Family Life

An exhibition looking at some of the objects that have shaped family in Australia over the decades.

Until Nov 2026

Making Memoir of a Snail

Explore handmade sets, props and characters from Adam Elliot's claymation film Memoir of a Snail.

Until 11 Dec

Nocturnal: Museum After Dark

Step into a world of wonder at an after-hours Melbourne Museum experience just for adults.

Until 5 Apr

This Is Your Fault

Andy Drewitt's exhibition explores toxic masculinity, gender equality and male mental health.

4 – 15 Jun

Monolith

Five powerful female dancers craft a sinewy, muscular and androgynous choreographic language.

Until 27 Apr

9 Photos 1 Story

Eleven photographers/artists present different stories in nine photographs.

16 Apr – 11 May

Imprint: Word Play in Art Space

Imprint is a storytelling event combining art, word, and song.

6 Jun – 5 Oct

French Impressionism

The Melbourne Winter Masterpieces exhibition from the Museum of Fine Arts Boston.

27 Apr

Mercedes Benz Club Victoria Display

See a number of rarely seen cars, spanning many years and models.

Until 30 Jun

The Pacific Sisters

Zoot suits and ActiVAtions take over Smorgon Family Plaza with the Pacific Sisters.

4 Jun – 5 Oct

Kimono

This exhibition displays examples of kimonos from Japanese history.

Until 11 May

Noah Spivak: (un)seen

View these stunning silver works investigating the space between narcissism and self-loathing.

Melbourne's best blockbuster events

The best major events on in Melbourne this year.

Until 12 Oct

Bark Salon

Bark Salon is a large-scale display of First Nations bark painting, with more than 160 works.

Only in the City

There’s more to explore, only in the city.

16 Apr – 25 May

Elissa Goodrich: Waves and Bubbles – Turbulent Waters

An exhibition of climate-science, sound and visual arts, for all ages.

Until 27 Apr

The Future and Other Fictions

Discover the people, artworks and ideas that shape tomorrow.

Until 26 Apr

Trees and Animals

A playful exhibition of sculptures featuring ceramic artists Stephen Benwell and Raphy.

Jacquelyn Stephens and Greg Elms: Above and Below

An exhibition offering a unique visual journey, celebrating the natural world’s stunning contrasts.

Until 23 Mar

Ashe and WET Collective

Blindside presents a short series of gallery activations by two exhibitors, Ashe and WET Collective.

Until 27 Jul

Designing Remembrance

An exhibition of alternate visions for Victoria’s war memorial.

Until 21 Apr

Yayoi Kusama

From polka dots to pumpkins, Yayoi Kusama comes to NGV with a world-premiere blockbuster exhibition.

Until 17 May

Deep Time Real Time

The 2025 Alastair Swayn Legacy Exhibition explores design’s relationship to planetary systems.

28 May – 6 Jul

Hyun Ju Lee – Coexistence: Stunning Beauty

Hyun Ju’s work explores the imagination of landscape.

Until 13 Apr

Immortals

Uncover the many faces of Victorian Digger memorials in this captivating photography exhibition.

4 Jun – 31 Aug

RISING: Swingers — The Art of Mini Golf

The art of mini-golf, for anyone who swings outside the lines.