Museums and galleries

RMIT Gallery

Exhibiting Australian and international design, architecture and technology.

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Arts House

Contemporary arts space presenting performance and interactive works.

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The Fox Darkroom & Gallery

Gallery showcasing photography through regular exhibitions and workshops.

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Medical History Museum

A free museum focusing on medicine's contribution to scientific discovery and community wellbeing.

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BLINDSIDE Gallery

An independent contemporary art gallery located in the historic Nicholas Building.

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fortyfivedownstairs

A not-for-profit arts space with two galleries and a theatre.

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Original and Authentic Aboriginal Art

Fine Aboriginal art from the Central Western Desert, the Kimberley and Arnhemland.

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Grainger Museum

An autobiographical museum of acclaimed musician and composer Percy Grainger.

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Kings Artist-Run Initiative

Space for contemporary art practice and gallery showcasing experimental projects.

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Trades Hall

Australia’s oldest trades hall building, built in 1859.

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Hellenic Museum

Encouraging an appreciation of Greece’s cultural legacy in Melbourne.

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Melbourne Museum

Explore history, culture, science, and nature at this popular Melbourne attraction.

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Magnet Galleries Melbourne

Magnet is a not-for-profit photography gallery celebrating the best of Australian photography.

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West End Art Space

A contemporary art gallery with a focus on abstract art.

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Bunjilaka

Celebrating the history, culture, achievements, and survival of Victoria's Aboriginal people.

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The Johnston Collection

House-museum showing fine and decorative arts from the Georgian, Regency and Louis XV periods.

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ArtVo

An interactive 3D art gallery with optical illusions that visitors can touch and explore.

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Chinese Museum

The Chinese Museum documents, preserves and displays the history of Chinese immigration.

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Mission to Seafarers

Melbourne's maritime history is on display in this heritage-listed building.

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Children's Gallery Melbourne Museum

This is a wondrous place for young children to explore, play and learn.

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Museo Italiano

Melbourne's Italian migrant heritage and culture is on display at this museum.

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Ian Potter Centre: NGV Australia

The world’s first major gallery dedicated exclusively to Australian art.

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Italian Institute of Culture

Promoting Italian language and culture, the IIC hosts a rich program of talks and events.

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Exhibitions

See exhibitions on art, history and design at one of Melbourne's many galleries and museums.

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City Gallery

City Gallery presents free exhibitions from City of Melbourne’s art and heritage collection.

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La Trobe's Cottage

Original home of Victoria's first governor Charles Joseph La Trobe from 1839 to 1854.

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No Vacancy

Gallery for hire with a focus on promoting and exhibiting emerging artists, designers, and curators.

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Mailbox Art Space

A series of restored mailboxes exhibiting new and experimental art.

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Australian Centre for the Moving Image (ACMI)

Australia's national museum of film, currently closed for redevelopment.

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NGV International

NGV International houses a whole world of international art.

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Exhibitions

10 Jul - 31 Aug

Convergence The Art of Zhou Xiaoping in Aboriginal Australia

View a collection of artworks from celebrated Chinese-Australian Artist, Zhou Xiaoping, online.

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17 Jun - 31 Jul

Sugar Republic's Rainbow Walk

A free art exhibition below the city exploring isolation, resilience and positivity in the pandemic.

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29 Apr - 26 Jul

Affirmation

Affirmation is a major exhibition that explores truth-telling through a First Nations lens.

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16 Jul - 26 Jul

Open House Melbourne

Celebrate one of the world’s most liveable cities from the comfort of your own home.

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