Exhibitions

15 – 25 Sep

I Can: Art Exhibition

An exhibition celebrating the creativity of deaf and hard of hearing youth nation-wide.

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 Nov 2026

Making Memoir of a Snail

Explore handmade sets, props and characters from Adam Elliot's claymation film Memoir of a Snail.

Until 11 Dec

Nocturnal: Museum After Dark

Step into a world of wonder at an after-hours Melbourne Museum experience just for adults.

Only in the City

This city hums with energy - with hidden laneway cafes, rooftop bars, art and culture at every turn.

16 – 19 Oct

Melbourne Boat Show

Visit the Docklands waterfront for four fun-filled days and discover your boating lifestyle.

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.

12 Sep – 23 Nov

Tschabalala Self: Skin Tight

The first solo exhibition in Australia for renowned American artist Tschabalala Self.

Until 28 Sep

Swagger: Gentlemen of Fashion

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

Until 27 Nov

Our Way: Celebrating Indigenous Art

Exploring how Indigenous artists reimagine storytelling today, expanding on artistic traditions.

12 – 22 Nov

Skin to Steel

Brea Lanyon's debut exhibition featuring steelworks redefining art and interiors in Melbourne.

21 Sep

Unveiled: Wedding Planning

A curated wedding planning experience with all the advice and inspiration you need.

Until 5 Oct

French Impressionism

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

Until 5 Oct

Kimono

This exhibition displays examples of kimonos from Japanese history.

Until 4 Oct

Victoria Cattoni, Wendy Howard and Mythra Schwartz

An exhibition of new works by three artists.

13 Sep

Special Interest Tour: Unlocking the Collection

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

Until 12 Oct

Bark Salon

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

12 Nov – 7 Dec

Aldona Kmieć: Hills Hoist

A deeply personal photographic project exploring a disappearing way of life.

Until 13 Sep

Braden Howard: Muktoraah

An exhibition exploring a fictional world through paint and drawings.

Until 20 Sep

Christopher Kerley: Recent Paintings

An exhibition of moody suburban scenes shaped by memory, emotion and absence.

10 – 12 Oct

PAX Aus

An annual celebration of gaming and gaming culture.

Until 20 Dec

Distraction

An exhibition that plugs into the torrent of content and places we go when craving distraction.

16 – 27 Sep

Amanda Western: Ways Through

An exhibition exploring liminal space through linoprint.

Melbourne's essential night-time events

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

Until 31 Dec

Protest Melbourne

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

Until 28 Sep

Nadine Guerra: Not Just Tattoos

The first Australian exhibition by the Brazilian tattoo artist.

7 Dec – 19 Apr

Westwood | Kawakubo

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

Until 5 Oct

Plans For The Planet: Olaf Breuning For Kids

Created by artist Olaf Breuning this exhibition invites kids to explore the natural environment.