Is it free to go to the NGV?
The National Gallery of Victoria (NGV) is Australia’s oldest and most distinguished public art museum. NGV International houses the Gallery’s collections of International art and is open 10am–5pm. Entry to the NGV Collection is free; however entry fees may apply to special exhibitions.
Do you need to book NGV?
Bookings are essential for all school and student groups. To protect the wellbeing of our community, NGV has implemented timed sessions with limited capacities for visitors. Large school groups may need to be split over different entry times.
Is NGV open Covid?
Following the latest advice from the Victorian Government, the NGV is temporarily closed to the public.
When was the NGV built?
1861
National Gallery of Victoria/Founded
Can you buy NGV tickets at the door?
Tickets are available in person from the Ticket Desk. Tickets must be purchased in a single transaction. All ticket sales and right of admission is reserved and subject to NGV Terms and Conditions of Public Entry. NGV’s principal address is 180 St Kilda Road, Melbourne VIC 3004.
How do I book for NGV?
We recommend booking it prior to your visit by calling +61 (0)3 8620 2222 or emailing [email protected]. Entrances to both NGV International and Ian Potter Centre: NGV Australia are on street level with automatic doors.
How much are tickets to NGV?
National Gallery of Victoria/Tickets
Can you take drinks into NGV?
Yes. You are welcome to bring any headphones, ear plugs, fidgets or other self-regulating devices into the exhibition, as long as they are hand held and do not present a risk to artworks or other visitors. Food and drink are not permitted inside exhibition spaces.
Why is it called the Ian Potter Centre?
Located at Federation Square, it is the world’s first major gallery dedicated exclusively to Australian art. Named after businessman and philanthropist Sir Ian Potter, the centre has a collection numbering almost 25,000 works.
How is NGV funded?
The National Gallery of Victoria has secured funding from the Andrews government to go ahead with its proposal to build Australia’s largest gallery of contemporary art, design, fashion and architecture.
What does NGV stand for?
The National Gallery of Victoria (NGV) is the oldest and most visited gallery in Australia.
Can I bring food into NGV?
#3 Avoid queuing to purchase food by bringing food from home to enjoy in the Great Hall or Grollo Equiset Garden. Please note that you will be required to cloak large bags that can’t be stored under a pram, when you enter the Gallery.
Is the Ian Potter Centre open to the public?
NGV Australia’s back! The Ian Potter Centre: NGV Australia is now open. Free timed-entry tickets are now available to book.
What kind of art is in NGV Australia?
NGV Australia presents the history of Australian art from the Colonial period and the Heidelberg School through to contemporary art and includes photography, prints and drawings, fashion and textiles, decorative arts, and a suite of galleries dedicated to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander art.
Are there any free tickets to the NGV?
Free timed-entry tickets are now available to book. In addition to the Australian collection, visitors can explore three new exhibitions: DESTINY, TIWI and Ivan Durrant: Barrier Draw, as well as rediscover the ever-popular Top Arts 2020 and Marking Time: Indigenous Art from the NGV. Find out more: https://www.ngv.vic.gov.au/
