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4.3 (19 reviews)
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Andrea U.

The National Gallery of Victoria is filled with works in huge galleries, by Australian artists, of the 19th & 20th century. Docent tours offered relevant information & background. We walked through a room filled with beautiful landscapes. I enjoyed the Australian fashion exhibit. The modern gallery on 3 was very creative and thought provoking. Loved the rooms filled with self portraits, they were well done and very clever. Even the bathrooms were modern and unique. The large gift shop was filled with art, jewelry, books, tableware & a childrens section. Admission was free, there was a coat check & we easily spent two hours here.

Helen H.

NGV Australia houses the Australian part of the art collection of the National Gallery of Victoria. Generally, I don't care for museums. The admission is free though. The "Top Arts" exhibit showcases student work. There are 3 floors for you to walk around.

Anna S.

Lovely selections. Admission to most exhibits is free but you'll have to pay for seasonal/touring exhibits. My partner and I visited the Terracotta Warriors specifically (which we very much enjoyed), but ended up exploring the rest of the exhibitions available as well. It's exactly as you'd expect from the striking advertisements plastered all over the city. Only downside was that parking was nearly impossible to find on location despite their website swearing there was one. It's worth a visit if you're in Melbourne on foot!

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David S.

I'm sort of in two minds about this place. Sure, it is the art gallery in Melbourne that basically showcases Australian art but, on the other hand it is the art gallery in Melbourne that showcases Australian art. That basically means that I'm generally not all that impressed with the content. In fact it too me ages to finally get around to visiting the place, namely because Australian art is somewhat low on my interest scale. Still, it is a pretty decent gallery, and it is also free, so that is a huge bonus.

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Australian Centre for Contemporary Art

Australian Centre for Contemporary Art

4.5(4 reviews)
1.0 kmSouthbank
$$

While you can't fault the old masters, these days it seems that contemporary art is where it's at…read more Fresh and exciting, these are the artists who are forging new design concepts and innovations. Whether you adore it, or it leaves you feeling puzzled and claiming "my 3-year old could have made that", it really doesn't matter. This is what art is all about. There is no contest, the Australian Centre for Contemporary Art (ACCA) is easily Melbourne's best destination for contemporary artwork. Even amongst a city such as Melbourne where art galleries reign supreme, the ACCA is a special place. Showcasing works by both Australian and International artists, it is a must-see for anyone interested in art, photography and design. With five exhibitions held annually, there's bound to something to please everyone form the experienced art-lover to the gallery virgin. At the moment ACCA is showing 'Power to the People Contemporary Conceptualism and the Object in Art.' Recalling the interactive art of the sixties, that saw happenings and interactive audience projects replace traditional art work, it promises to be an interesting experience.

I'm always surprised when friends of mine who live in Melbourne tell me that they've never been to…read morethe Australian Centre for Contemporary Art. Located just outside the CBD, this free gallery exhibits some really striking and impressive contemporary art, by celebrated artists from around the globe. In terms of the art on display at any given time, it can be a bit hit and miss, but I have seen several exhibitions at ACCA that have really blown me away. They also quite often have shows that are particularly good for kids (in terms of family-friendly content and accessibility). But be sure to check online before making a visit with children in tow. I see that during October they have been running nude tours of the gallery, which gives you an idea of the weird and wonderful world of ACCA.

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Australian Centre for Contemporary Art - Espace Coffee and shop

Espace Coffee and shop

Australian Centre for Contemporary Art - Temporary exibition

Temporary exibition

Australian Centre for Contemporary Art - Exterieur

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Port Art

Port Art

4.5(2 reviews)
2.9 kmPort Melbourne

This art gallery / art school / framing business is run by a bubbly Port Melbourne local who is…read moresuper passionate about her art and her students. I am reviewing only the framing part of the business. I came here for some framing on a couple of recent purchases. One small, one large with frayed paper edging. Both screen print style art, they came unframed but I didn't want them to just be stuck up like posters. I took them in to Port Art to get an idea of what could be done. I was nervous about the frayed one as I had a real set picture in mind of how I wanted it to look even though it was untraditional with no boarding on the edges. The selection of frames here are really nice and because the framer is also an artist, she's very particular about how she wants the final product to look. A lot of time and care was taken to pick the right boarding and frame that we liked. Framing is not a cheap exercise but I think they are well priced here. Originally for the smaller piece, we looked at the cost (almost the same as the large piece) and wondered if we would have better off saving our pennies and trying to make it work in a pre-made frame. But once we got the end result we were 100% happy that we didn't. Both turned out beautifully and I couldn't be happier with them, especially the large one. They were also taken care to be framed in a way that would last, while allowing us to change them if our tastes change down the track.

Oh my goodness this place is the bomb. Jen the owner was a veritable walking wikipedia of art. I…read morefelt like I knew her stable of artists intimately by the time she had introduced me to their work. . A real personality that totally knows her stuff helpful without being pushy. I get the idea that as soon as I have a spare wall I know where to head. Absolutely Brilliant

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Port Art - Pairs and suites of original paintings

Pairs and suites of original paintings

Port Art - Small and large Abstract paintings from John Louis Lloyd

Small and large Abstract paintings from John Louis Lloyd

Port Art - Artworks of Melbourne, framed and unframed

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Artworks of Melbourne, framed and unframed

Shelley Panton - In 2018 The Shelley Panton Store celebrated 9 years in business.

Shelley Panton

5.0(2 reviews)
4.3 kmPrahran
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Lock up the credit cards! You're going to want just about everything in this store to make your…read morebathroom smell better, your kitchen look pretty, your bedroom feel cosy and your loungeroom more achingly hip. From the rafters adorned with leather bunting down to the floors that hold baskets overflowing with nic-nacs and gorgeous items you simply can't live without, The Shelley Panton Store is an absolute delight to explore. I love the tables filled with colour co-ordinated items, the book selection (food, design and travel genres all well represented), hand-made ceramics and the items dangling from the roof (THAT bunting, light fixtures and even feather dusters!). There's complimentary gift wrapping too, which is perfect if you're in the market for a special gift. They'll offer a variety of papers and twines to match your purchase and the vast gift card selection makes this a one-stop-shop for all your gift giving needs.

Quick! Hide your credit card when you come here! It has an amazing array of home wares and art for…read moreevery single room of the house, and every occasion you can think of. This is my idea of heaven. Seriously. OK, I admit it. Sometimes it feels like us Southsiders are a little hard done by with a lot of cool crafty places north of the river. Shelley Panton helps to fix this with an eclectic range of products - whether you're looking to buy for yourself or for a gift, you're bound to find something here that tickles your fancy. The shop is beautifully decked out - visualise baskets of good overflowing with cute little pieces, colour coordinated products lovingly laid out on tables and also friendly service. Leading into Christmas and special occasions, they will have late night trading (complete with glasses of prosecco and a cheese platter - for real) and special dinners for events such as the Melbourne Food and Wine Festival. Best of all? Shelley who own the place also has her own pottery for sale (visualise gorgeous plates and kitchen goods) and Jess the resident rescue dog is a beautiful black lab that often wanders around for a little bit of customer love. OK, I admit it. I want to work here. I want to be surrounded by beautiful things, play with Jess all day and lovingly wrap presents and adorn them with ribbons

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Shelley Panton - Handcrafted planter by Shelley Panton

Handcrafted planter by Shelley Panton

Shelley Panton
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Alice & Co

Alice & Co

4.5(4 reviews)
1.8 kmFitzroy

A quaint little shop with a broad take on its theme, Alice & Co is a self-proclaimed "purveyor of…read morelanguage and other wonders". Locally themed and published books, prints of classical illustrations, postcards, notebooks and other literary themed art are all displayed on dark wood tables and bookshelves. There's a whole shelf of different Alice in Wonderland illustrations on postcards in pigeon holes for $2.50 each, but not everything in the shop is directly associated with Lewis Carrol novel. Small prints of fairy tale stills and tarot deck illustrations go for between $15 and $30 each, it's a good place to stock up on things for your walls that aren't just band posters stripped from poles around Melbourne. Alice & Co also plays host to exhibits from illustrators, readings and book launches, as well as classes in humanities and languages. It's also been known to host puppet theatre. The proprietor is friendly and obliging, and lovers of literature will enjoy the general feel of the place.

As i have said before, i enjoy a colourful window display. Alice & Co is an Art space that focuses…read moreon language arts, book arts. illustration and is the street front for Littlefox Press. The window display right now is quite epic. There's variety of art all themed from Alice in Wonderland (I guess they wanted the window art to match the name of the gallery). The last time i managed to swing past Alice & Co was when they had an exhibition from a much admired photographer Ari Fainchtein. The small space is quaint and cosy but after a while in Alice & Co, it was time to move on, a coffee just around the corner finished off the visual feast. Alice & Co host a range of Book Launches / Openings, Exhibitions and even runs some classes for languages and social sciences.

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NGV Australia - galleries - Updated May 2026

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