About National Gallery of Victoria
The National Gallery of Victoria (NGV) is Australia's oldest and most visited public art museum, located at 180 St Kilda Road in Southbank, Melbourne. Founded in 1861, it operates across two sites: NGV International on St Kilda Road and The Ian Potter Centre: NGV Australia at Federation Square. It is notable for its extensive collections of Australian, Indigenous, Asian, European and contemporary art, its modernist architecture, and its free general admission.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect two distinct gallery buildings. NGV International on St Kilda Road features the iconic Waterwall entrance, the Great Hall with Leonard French's stained-glass ceiling, and international collections spanning European masters, Asian art, fashion and design. The Ian Potter Centre at Federation Square houses Australian art including Indigenous and contemporary works. Both venues offer temporary exhibitions, sculpture gardens, cafes, shops, and guided tours in a central arts precinct beside the Yarra River and Royal Botanic Gardens.
Key highlights
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Waterwall entrance at NGV International on St Kilda Road
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Great Hall stained-glass ceiling by Leonard French
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Extensive international collection including European, Asian and contemporary art
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Australian art collection at The Ian Potter Centre: NGV Australia, Federation Square