Making the most of your visit

A stunning architectural triumph, The Ian Potter Centre: NGV Australia is home to the NGV's collection of Australian art. It is a collection of great depth and complexity, and contains an outstanding holding of work produced by Australia's finest artists. On display are some of our country's most popular works.

Temporary exhibitions

The Ian Potter Centre: NGV Australia presents a full and diverse program of special temporary exhibitions. The NGV's curatorial team work with national and international colleagues to provide Melbourne audiences with the opportunity to view extraordinary works of art.
See Current exhibitions for further details.

Programs for everyone

A range of lectures, floortalks, workshops, tours, films, performances, children's activities and special events inspired by the NGV's exhibitions and collections are available. Programs cater for diverse interests, different age groups and all abilities and can be tailored to specific needs run by experienced staff.

Special access viewing by arrangement, or guided tours for all abilities on late-night openings are all available.

For specific program details refer to What's On or telephone: 03 8620 2222

Audio Guides

Audio guides are produced for selected exhibitions and are available for hire. Ask at the Information Desk or the Ticketing Desk for more information.

Information Desk

The Information Desk is located in the Foyer on the Ground level. Our friendly staff are happy to assist you with any queries or bookings.

Cloak room

Visitors are asked to leave their umbrellas, large bags and packages in the Cloak Room located beside the Information Desk on the Ground level.

NGV Theatre

Features seminars, symposiums, guest lectures and films. See What's On for program details.
The theatre is available for booking, contact Jo Hawley by telephone: 03 8620 2403 or email: jo.hawley@ngv.vic.gov.au

Places to eat

Lift access

Lift access is available to all levels inside the building. Lift access is also available from Federation Square Plaza directly to the Atrium entrance of The Ian Potter Centre: NGV Australia with its automatic doors. Escalators are also available.

Wheelchair and carer access

Wheelchairs are available free of charge from the Information Desk. Advance booking is advised, telephone +61 3 8620 2222. There is access in the theatre, education theatre and studios as well as throughout the gallery spaces.

Companion and carer support

Contact the Information Desk about free access to NGV programs for registered carers.

Hearing loops

Available in the theatre.

Signage

All statutory signage includes Braille and raised letters.

Seeing eye dogs

Seeing eye dogs are welcome at the NGV, in the gallery spaces and to all programs.

Visual describing

NGV Voluntary Guides have been trained in visual description. Enquiries: (03) 8662 1555

New Language Tours

NGV Voluntary Guides offer tours in languages other than English. Enquiries: (03) 8662 1555

Toilets and infant room

Male and female amenities with wheelchair access are available on all levels of the building. Please look for signs or ask one of NGV's security staff. An infant room for parents and children is also provided on the Ground level.

Sketching and note-taking

Note-taking and sketching are permitted in gallery spaces, subject to certain conditions. For more information, please refer to the NGV Sketching & Note-taking Policy.

Folding stools are available for free loan. Telephone (03) 8620 2222 to book a folding stool at NGV Australia.

Conditions of entry

Admission is free to the NGV Collection. Entry fees may apply to special exhibitions. Taking photos and using video cameras is prohibited in areas which have been restricted. Smoking, using mobile phones, eating and drinking is prohibited in the gallery spaces, theatres and the Auditorium. Animals are restricted on the NGV Premises, with seeing eye dogs an exception.

Please don’t touch the art
The NGV Collection belongs to the community. Please help us conserve the art for current and future generations to enjoy by not touching or interfering with artwork on display.

Please remember
On entry, all large bags, parcels, umbrellas or any other items are to be deposited in the NGV cloakroom. NGV reserves the right to inspect any bag, luggage or object upon entry and before leaving the NGV Premises. Footwear must be worn at all times to protect you against injury.

Programs are subject to change without notice.
All information is correct at time of publication.

See Terms and Conditions of Public Entry for full details.