What's on today

Until 23 Apr

TIME • RONE

An immersive, multi-sensory installation adorned with Rone’s haunting signature murals.

Until 25 Dec

Christmas in the city

See the city light up with dazzling displays, festive events and activities for the whole family.

Until 30 Jun

THE LUME Melbourne

Enter the world of Monet and Friends – an epic adventure into French Impressionism.

Until 24 Dec

Christmas Pop-Up Playground

Giant swings and a light-up dancefloor take over Queensbridge Square this Christmas.

Until 31 Dec

Melbourne Moderns

Engrossing and visually spectacular psychedelic trip through the modern architecture of Melbourne.

Until 25 Dec

Elfie Selfie

Create an animated augmented reality Christmas card to share with all your friends.

Until 29 Jan

Bricktionary: The Interactive Exhibition

Discover the biggest and best LEGO creations this interactive exhibition.

Until 25 Dec

Christmas Decorations

Christmas comes to life around the city with sparkly decorations spreading festive cheer.

Until 29 Jan

Tyama: A Multisensory Experience of Nature

Discover senses beyond human perception, alongside the animals that use them.

Until 7 Jul

The Rest Is Up To You

Step inside the world of Melbourne Fringe and experience 40 years of festival history.

Until 30 Nov

Bourke Street Mall Busking

Meet Melbourne's marvellous musicians and more in the iconic Bourke Street Mall busking spots.

Until 20 Feb

China – The Past is Present

Highlights from the NGV’s collections of Chinese art and design.

Until 29 Jan

Pink Diamonds

Discover the spectacular beauty of pink diamonds.

Until 25 Dec

Row Ho Ho Christmas Installation

Santa and his Christmas dolphins have landed in the Yarra.

Until 25 Dec

Melbourne Town Hall Christmas Projections

Let it glow with the city’s famous Christmas projections.

Until 27 Sep

NGV Architecture Commission: Temple of Boom

An outdoor installation in the NGV garden inspired by the The Parthenon.

Until 29 Jan

Indigenous Art from the NGV Collection

Discover art that builds on and challenges tradition in Indigenous Art from the NGV Collection.

Until 24 Dec

Santa's Workshop

Say hello to the big man and pose for a photo as Santa and his elves make toys and presents.

Until 6 Jan

Myer Christmas Windows

This festive season, the annual display celebrates Disney's 100 Years of Wonder.

31 Oct – 28 Nov

Library Cinema

See contemporary, classic and documentary films on the big screen at Library at The Dock.

Until 12 Dec

Always Live

Enjoy a brand-new Victoria-wide celebration of live contemporary music.

Until 29 Jan

The Global Life of Design

Explore how global trade and supply chains have influenced international design into the modern day.

Until 26 Mar

Naadohbii: To Draw Water

An exhibition of First Peoples contemporary art from Canada, NZ and Australia.

Until 24 Dec

Docklands Christmas Maze

Find your holiday cheer at the giant Christmas maze, with amazing prizes to be won.

Until 25 Dec

Flinders Street Christmas Projections

Let it glow with the city’s famous Christmas projections.

Until 30 Nov

Nonstop DJs

Catch DJs from all corners of the music scene bring the best beats to the Melbourne Museum plaza.

Until 25 Dec

Christmas Square

A Christmas wonderland at Fed Square, featuring the city's giant tree.

Until 24 Dec

Christmas at Myer

Experience Christmas at Myer with a Santa visit, Disney 100 maze and the iconic Christmas windows.

Until 31 Dec

Shrine Tours

Experience more at the Shrine with a guided tour

Until 30 Nov

Songbirds at North Melbourne Library

Engage your young bookworm with stories, songs, rhymes at North Melbourne Library Songbirds.

Until 12 Jun

Jewellery and Body Adornment from the NGV Collection

Explore this exquisite selection of jewellery and body adornment from antiquity to the present day.

Until 3 Dec

The Art and Craft of Nests

An exhibition exploring the tenacity and ingenuity of birds to craft and curate.

Until 13 Jan

Women Now Exhibition

An end of year salon artwork exhibition.

28 Nov

Flowwa: Japanese Mindfulness Flower Arrangements

Learn the mindfulness technique of making flower arrangements in little bottles.

Until 18 Dec

La Mama Explorations

A month of bite-sized theatre shows at a Melbourne favourite.

Until 29 Jan

Rigg Design Prize

The Rigg Design Prize is the first exhibition of communication design in the NGV’s history.

Until 23 Jul

Defending With Pride

An exhibition revealing stories of LGBTQ+ service.

Until 23 Apr

Richard Mosse: Broken Spectre

The world-premiere of Richard Mosse's large panoramic moving image work.

Until 31 Jan

Lost Jobs: The Changing World of Work

Find out about the work of a ‘nightman’, a ‘scoop boy’, and a phrenologist.

15 Sep – 28 Nov

Black Diasporas

An exhibition telling the stories of people of African descent living in Melbourne.