National Gallery of Victoria

National Gallery of Victoria

The National Gallery of Victoria was established in 1861 and is Australia’s oldest and largest art museum. Starting in December 2003, the gallery was divided into two parts: one is the International Exhibition Gallery of the National Gallery of Victoria, located on St Kilda Road, and the other is on Federation Square, called the National Gallery of Victoria National Gallery.

The National Gallery of Victoria houses a collection of approximately 65,000 works, including not only Australian art but also pieces from around the world. These comprise photographs, paintings, vases, ceramic items, sculptures, and handicrafts by Indigenous Australians. The International Exhibition Gallery mainly features international artworks, with over 39,000 items in its collection. Its galleries display treasures from ancient Egypt, Greece, Rome, and Pre-Columbian civilizations arranged by historical periods, as well as an Asian art section and outstanding European and British paintings dating from 1200 to the present. The National Gallery of Victoria National Gallery primarily exhibits Australian artworks.

Visiting the National Gallery of Victoria is like embarking on a journey through the temple of art, offering a eye-opening experience and deeper appreciation of artistic expression. Photography is prohibited inside the museum, and smoking is not allowed, all to ensure visitors can quietly admire each artwork.

National Gallery of Victoria

Must-visit reason: Australia’s oldest and largest art museum

Continent where the attraction is located: Oceania

Country/region where the attraction is located: Australia

Province/state where the attraction is located: Victoria

City where the attraction is located: Melbourne