The National Gallery of Victoria popularly known as the NGV is an art museum in Melbourne. Founded in 1861, its is Australia's oldest, largest and most visited art museum. NGV International houses a whole of international art, displaying the National Gallery of Victoria's collections of European, Asian, Oceanic American art and etc.
Since the National Gallery of Victoria opened in St Kilda Road in 1968, the total collection has doubled in size to more than 70,000 works of art. A truly iconic Melbourne building, the gallery has been totally redesigned to house one of the most impressive collections in the Southern Hemisphere
The National Gallery of Victoria is a beautiful art gallery and a must-see for any visitors. There are 2 locations, NGV International in St Kilda Road and NGV Australia in Flinders Street (Federation Square).
The National Gallery of Victoria, St Kilda Road
The Ian Potter Centre, National Gallery of Victoria (Flinders Street)
The building is divided into different floors and sections depicting different group of arts (European, Asian, Oceanic, American art and etc). The collection in the NGV is perhaps one of the best in Australia. It features works from masters ranging from Picasso, Stubbs, Rothko to Bernini, Rembrandt, Rubens, Tiepolo, Tintoretto, Titian, Uccello and Veronese.
The works are chronologically ordered and grouped by medium. On the top level are photography, conceptual art, modern paintings, furniture and even fashion. As you work you way down, you can see paintings, sculptures and decorative arts throughout history from 18-19th century down to medieval art. Don't miss the collection on the ground floor which includes Greek vases, Egyptian and Americas. If you're into art museums, this shouldn't be missed out on a trip to Melbourne.
Beetle Sphere, a polyurethane replica of a Volkswagen by Indonesian artist Ichwan Noor
Labyrinth-like mirrored installation by Danish contemporary artist, Jeppe Hein
PixCell-Red Deer, capturing and reflecting the light with hundred of droplets of large and small crystal and glass beads, created by Japanese artist Kohei Nawa.
The Great Hall magnificent ceiling is the world's largest stained-glass ceiling, designed by Australian artist Leonard French.
The gallery itself is a large and interesting space, the artworks organized on various levels within. We spent nearly half a day and its free entry.
What a magnificent displays of paintings. This is one of the best art exhibitions we have seen. Make sure you hire the audio machine as it gives you so much more information. Well, If you love art, this is an amazing place to visit.
More info, please visit website www.ngv.vic.gov.au
Opening Hours
Monday - Sunday : 10am - 5pm
Public Holiday
Christmas Day : Closed
Tickets : Free entry
Location
180, St kilda Road, Melbourne VIC 3006, Australia
Getting here
By Tram
St Kilda Road (Stop 16)
Trams No : 1,3,5,6,8,16,22,25,64,67,72 (Travel past NGV International)
By Train
Alight at Flinders Street Station and walk across the bridge past the Victorian Arts Centre
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