National Gallery of Victoria, Art gallery in Southbank, Melbourne, Australia
The National Gallery of Victoria features international art collections across multiple floors in a modernist building with a glass waterfall entrance on St Kilda Road.
Established in 1861 as Australia's first public art museum, the National Gallery of Victoria relocated to its current St Kilda Road location in 1968.
The gallery exhibits extensive collections of European, Asian, and contemporary international art, alongside temporary exhibitions from worldwide institutions.
Visitors can access the gallery daily from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with guided tours available throughout the day and wheelchair accessibility throughout the building.
The gallery holds Auguste Rodin's first cast of The Thinker from 1884, representing one of the most valuable pieces in the Australian public art collection.
Location: City of Melbourne
Inception: 1861
Architects: Mario Bellini
Official opening: 1862
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Part of: Melbourne Arts Precinct
Address: 130-180 180 St Kilda Road, Melbourne VIC 3006 3006 Melbourne
Opening Hours: Monday-Sunday 10:00-17:00
Phone: +61386202222
Website: https://ngv.vic.gov.au
GPS coordinates: -37.82250,144.96889
Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:25
Melbourne combines historic heritage and nature across several notable sites. The Queen Victoria Market, established in 1878, spans seven hectares and offers fresh products and local crafts. The Royal Botanic Gardens have housed over 8,500 plant species on 36 hectares since 1846. Flinders Street Station, built in 1910, marks the city center with its French architecture and green dome. Federation Square covers 3.2 hectares and hosts the Arts Centre, NGV Gallery, and restaurants. The surrounds of Melbourne provide various destinations. The Great Ocean Road stretches 243 kilometers between Torquay and Allansford, along limestone cliffs and rock formations of the Twelve Apostles. St Kilda is popular for its beach, pier, and Luna Park, an amusement park dating back to 1912. Phillip Island is a 100 km² natural reserve where penguins return to the coast each evening, and the island also hosts seal colonies. The Melbourne Museum displays natural history collections and Aboriginal culture, while the Eureka Tower offers views of the city from 297 meters high.
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