About Ian Potter Centre: NGV Australia
The Ian Potter Centre: NGV Australia is the Australian art wing of the National Gallery of Victoria, located at Federation Square in central Melbourne, Victoria. Opened in 2002, it houses the NGV's extensive collection of Australian art, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, colonial, modern and contemporary works. Notable for its distinctive contemporary architecture and free general admission, it presents paintings, sculpture, photography, fashion and decorative arts spanning centuries of Australian creativity.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a multi-level contemporary gallery at Federation Square overlooking the Yarra River and city centre. The interior presents chronologically and thematically arranged galleries of Australian art from Indigenous art and colonial paintings to modern and contemporary works, including photography, prints, fashion, textiles and decorative arts. Spaces include permanent collection displays, temporary exhibition galleries, and views over Federation Square. The visit is self-guided with optional free guided tours, interpretive labels and multimedia displays.
Key highlights
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Australia's largest collection of Australian art including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander art
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Works by major Australian artists such as Frederick McCubbin, Tom Roberts, Sidney Nolan and Emily Kame Kngwarreye
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