Tag: History

20 Sep

Divine Dialogues: Cults & Mysteries in Ancient Greece

Uncover the sacred secrets of ancient Greece in this 'Rituals: Gifts for the Gods' exhibition talk.

Until 28 Sep

Swagger: Gentlemen of Fashion

Step behind the sartorial scenes to experience the style and elegance of 18th-century gentlemen.

Until 5 Oct

Kimono

This exhibition displays examples of kimonos from Japanese history.

Until 12 Oct

Bark Salon

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

Until 31 Dec

Protest Melbourne

An exhibition about Victoria's long history of public protest.

7 Dec – 19 Apr

Westwood | Kawakubo

NGV’s summer exhibition pairs two icons of the fashion world, Vivienne Westwood and Rei Kawakubo.

3 – 5 Oct

Working Behind the Seams

An exhibition celebrating the people whose hands make Australia's uniforms, PPE and clothing.

Until 23 Nov

Taste of Combat

Honouring the vital work of the Catering Corps and the evolution of military food.

Until 31 Dec

Yarra: Stories of Melbourne's River

Explores the chequered history of the stream we call the ‘city’s river’.

Until 23 Nov

Rituals: Gifts for the Gods

An exclusive international exhibition exploring the rituals and mysteries of ancient Greece.

Until 21 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

State Library Victoria Unlocked

On this exclusive tour, gain access to State Library Victoria before the doors open to the public.

Until 31 Dec

Memento Mori

Public murals influenced by the Fates of Greek mythology, inspiring passersby to embrace life.

Until 26 Jan

Make Believe: Encounters with Misinformation

Is it real or is it fake? Dive into how misinformation has shaped our lives and culture.

18 Oct

Divine Dialogues: Greek Mythology's Bronze Age Origins

Explore echoes of the Greek Bronze Age in this talk and guided exhibition tour.

2 Oct – 6 Feb

You Are Here: Melbourne Memory-scapes

An exhibition that engages with a collection of 1960s aerial photographs of Melbourne/Narrm.

Until 28 Nov

Illuminating Minds

Revealing the extraordinary legacy of a scholar of medieval manuscripts, artworks and treasures.

3 Oct

Voices Behind the Seams

A storytelling event featuring the hidden workers and outworkers within the clothing industry.

30 Oct

Special Interest Tour: Unlocking the Collection

Join the Johnston Collection's guides for behind-the-scenes access to hidden treasures.

Until 26 Jan

Treasures of the Viking Age: The Galloway Hoard

See one of the most significant European Viking-age discoveries of the 21st century.