Exhibitions

Until 10 Nov

Scott McKernan: Sensual Sheets and Natural Textures

An exhibition of anamorphic stipplings featuring local flora, and everyday objects.

Until 9 Feb

A Nation Divided: The Great War and Conscription

An exhibition exploring WWI conscription.

Until 29 Aug

Joy

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

Until 24 Nov

Trenches to Runway: Military Influences on Popular Fashion

Explore the enduring influence of military design on popular fashion.

Until 31 Dec

The Story of the Moving Image

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

Until 31 Dec

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.

23 Nov – 31 Mar

The Fans Strike Back The Exhibition

A spectacular showcase of Star Wars memorabilia.

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26 Dec – 30 Apr

Van Gogh

Van Gogh returns to THE LUME for a limited summer season.

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From hidden laneway markets to epic pop-ups, Melbourne gets lit once the lights go out.

Until 27 Jan

Rekospective: The Art of Reko Rennie

Reko Rennie's largest presentation of work to date and his first-ever retrospective exhibition.

19 – 24 Nov

RMIT Fine Arts Graduate Exhibition

Each year RMIT’s city campus comes alive as art students exhibit and celebrate their work.

16 Nov – 16 Dec

The Sky and Beyond

Jessi Wong explores sky, light, and celestial phenomena in woodblock prints on Hosho paper.

Until 9 Nov

Martin Bell

Martin Bell makes his painting debut in his fifth solo exhibition.

Until 23 Feb

Māreikura - Ka rere te rongoā (the Medicine Flows)

This exhibition of portraits aims to communicate the strength and power of the Māori matriarchy.

Until 9 Nov

Material Language

An exhibition celebrating three exceptional craft-based practitioners.

28 – 30 Nov

RMIT Landscape Architecture Exhibition

Visit a showcase of student work from across RMIT's programs in Landscape Architecture.

Only in the City

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Until 14 Dec

Circus Arcana

A tarot themed circus show

21 – 24 Nov

Index 2024

Come and celebrate the work of graduating students from RMIT Interior Design.

6 Jun – 5 Oct

French Impressionism

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

Until 16 Feb

Honk: Untitled Goose Exhibition

Explore the cheeky world of the iconic game with playable displays and behind-the-scenes insights.

Until 10 Dec

Tais, Culture & Resilience: Woven Stories from Timor-Leste

A textile and photographic exhibition celebrating 25 years of independence of Timor-Leste.

8 – 25 Nov

Artist of the Year Award Exhibition

Showcasing artworks by select VAS artists for the prestigious VAS Artist of the Year award.