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20 Sep

An Italian Afternoon

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  • Activity

Experience a taste of la dolce vita with an afternoon of all things Italian. Enjoy art, free talks, artist-led workshops, card games, and performances all set to the sounds of Italian music from past and present with coffee and cannoli available to purchase on the day.

An Italian Afternoon is part of the NGV Italia program which celebrates Italian art, design, culture and life through events and resources all brought together for the first time within the NGV Collection.

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Sat 20 Sep
  • 12pm - 5pm 12:00pm - 5:00pm

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National Gallery of Victoria
180 St Kilda Rd
Melbourne 3006

Open in maps location for National Gallery of Victoria

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This is a free event

Booking not required

Contact details

  • telephone number: 03 8620 2222
  • email address: enquiries@ngv.vic.gov.au
  • Visit website for An Italian Afternoon

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