Museums and galleries

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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RMIT Gallery

Exhibiting Australian and international design, architecture and technology.

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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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Arts House

Contemporary arts space presenting performance and interactive works.

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Red Desert Dreamings Gallery

Specialising in Aboriginal art from the red desert area of central Australia.

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Stephen McLaughlan Gallery

Showcasing a committed group of contemporary artists in a welcoming and airy environment.

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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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Italian Institute of Culture

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

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CAVES

A space for underground, independent art from Australia and beyond.

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West End Art Space

A contemporary art gallery with a focus on abstract art.

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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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NGV International

NGV International houses a whole world of international art.

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Australian Sports Museum

Housing Australia’s largest sporting collection, including interactive zones and memorabilia.

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Anna Schwartz Gallery

The gallery represents over 30 established and emerging artists on individual projects.

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Outre Gallery

Alternative art gallery specialising in lowbrow, pop surrealism and underground art.

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Grainger Museum

An autobiographical museum of acclaimed musician and composer Percy Grainger.

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City Gallery

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

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Harvey Galleries Presents the Art of Dr Seuss

The Dr Seuss Gallery is located in the historic Block Arcade.

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ReadingRoom Melbourne

A hybrid exhibition space and library, located in the historic Nicholas Building.

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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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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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Tolarno Galleries

Commercial art gallery with a reputation for supporting fresh talent.

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Immigration Museum

An exploration of the stories of people from all over the world who have migrated to Australia.

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Kings Artist-Run Initiative

Space for contemporary art practice and gallery showcasing experimental projects.

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Exhibitions

4 Feb - 7 Feb

Melbourne Art Fair

Melbourne Art Fair presents iconic and new work from the region’s most respected galleries.

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3 Nov - 6 Nov

Melbourne International Coffee Expo

Asia Pacific's largest dedicated coffee event, showcasing Melbourne's coffee talent.

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27 Nov - 29 Nov

Melbourne Dog Lovers Show

The Dog Lovers Show returns to Melbourne this November at the Royal Exhibition Building.

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28 Aug

NGV Friday Night In: Bertie

Spend Friday Night in with sets by Melbourne-based DJs broadcast from NGV to your lounge room.

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