Become an NGV Member

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The ideal gift

NGV Membership is the ideal gift for anyone who wishes to engage further with the arts.


Partner Benefits

NGV Members receive additional benefits from other cultural organisations.

Arts and Culture

  • Victorian Regional Galleries

    NGV Members receive discounted exhibition prices at Victorian Regional Galleries.

  • Overseas Galleries

    The NGV will provide on request, a letter of introduction to present
    upon your visit to overseas Galleries. Whilst each Gallery/Museum
    has a different policy on providing benefits to visitors, presenting
    your card and letter of introduction may assist you in obtaining
    special privileges.

  • Major Interstate Galleries

    Reciprocal rights exist at all major interstate galleries, on
    presentation of your NGV Members card on arrival.
    – Art Gallery of New South Wales
    – Queensland Art Gallery / Gallery of Modern Art (GOMA)
    – Art Gallery of South Australia
    – Art Gallery of Western Australia
    – Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery
    – National Gallery of Australia
    – National Portrait Gallery
    – The Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory
    – Albury Art Gallery

  • Australian National Academy of Music

    ANAM is a unique institution that trains the country’s finest classical
    musicians. Receive concession priced tickets on any ticketed
    evening concert.
    Bookings 03 9645 7911 / anam.com.au

  • National Sports Museum & MCG Tours

    Located at the MCG, the National Sports Museum is home to
    Australia’s most extensive collection of sporting artefacts. Combine
    your visit with a ‘Behind the Scenes’ tour of the stadium. NGV
    Members receive 20% discount on the published price of entry for the
    National Sports Museum and MCG Tour (or joint combined ticket).
    Offer valid until June 2012, for use on non event days only. Not valid with any other offer.
    Gate 3, Melbourne Cricket Ground, Jolimont
    03 9657 8879 /
    nsm.org.au

  • Italian Institute of Culture

    The Italian Institute of Culture aims to promote and diffuse Italian
    language and culture. This is carried out by organising cultural
    events and language courses in order to stimulate the circulation of
    ideas, the arts and sciences. NGV Members receive a 10% discount
    off language courses.
    For more information contact iicmelbourne.esteri.it
    03 9866 5931


  • Opera Australia

    From the moment the curtain goes up on another great drama, opera
    comes alive like no other art form. NGV Members receive 10% off
    single tickets to Opera Australia’s mainstage performances at the
    Arts Centre. Tickets available through Opera Australia.
    Quote NGV to receive special offer. Valid from 1 July 2011 – 30 June 2012.
    *transaction fee applies

    03 9865 3700* or the Arts Centre 1300 182 183*.
    opera-australia.org.au
    theartscentre.com.au

  • Melbourne Symphony Orchestra

    The MSO is Australia’s internationally acclaimed and oldest
    orchestra. Receive 10% discount on single night tickets to MSO
    Subscription concerts in Melbourne.
    Bookings MSO Box office at 3 Driver Lane, Melbourne.
    Call 03 9929 9600 / mso.com.au

  • ACMI

    ACMI is the Australian Centre for the Moving Image and brings together the most inspirational art and entertainment of our time. Concession price admission ($12 normally $15) to all Focus On and First Look seasons at ACMI Tickets + Information Desk.
    03 8663 2200 /acmi.net.au

  • ArtsHub

    Keep up to date with all the latest arts industry news and find ajob in the arts at artshub.com.au. NGV Members save 20% on theirArtsHub subscription. Simply go to www.artshub.com/join and enterthe promotional code NGV11. This will entitle you to a 3 monthProfessional Membership subscription at just $16 per month.

  • Australian Chamber Orchestra

    Australian Chamber OrchestraAcclaimed by international media as the best chamber orchestra in the world. Receive 10% off single tickets* for any Australian Chamber Orchestra subscription concert in Melbourne.

    *Not valid for special non-subscription concerts.

    Bookings – ACO Box Office 1800 444 444 or aco.com.au and use thecode GALLERY for your discount.

  • Friends of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Melbourne

    Galleries and gardens go together. Become a Friend of the
    RBG Melbourne at the special discount of $10 off FRBG annual
    Membership (new Membership only). NGV Members also receive
    10% discount when shopping at The Gardens Shop.
    03 9650 6398 / rbgfriendsmelbourne.org

Tours & Attractions

  • Melbourne Golden Mile Guided Walk

    Learn the secrets of your city. Come with us and explore Melbourne’s
    heritage precinct. Experience how the discovery of gold shaped the
    city – both in culture and architecture. NGV Members buy one guided
    walk and get one free.
    Bookings: Best of Victoria, Melbourne Visitor Centre, Federation Square
    03 9928 0096 / 1300 780 045 /
    visitvictoria.com.au

  • Melbourne Aquarium

    Experience a variety of unique Australian and exotic marine life at
    Melbourne Aquarium. Receive 20% discount* off the price of our
    general admission Adult & Child entry tickets.
    *This offer is not valid on special tours or products and is not valid with any other offer.
    Corner King & Flinders Street, Melbourne
    03 9923 5999 / melbourneaquarium.com.au

Publishing

  • mag nation

    With over 4,000 different titles (including a wide range of import and
    hard-to-find publications), mag nation are the magazine specialists.
    Save 10% off a huge range of magazines, stationery and books.
    88 Elizabeth St, Melbourne, 3000
    110-112 Greville St, Prahran, 3181
    1800 118 138 /
    magnation.com

  • iSubscribe

    Special discount of up to 10% off already reduced prices and free
    delivery to over 2,600 magazine and newspaper subscriptions.
    Receive 5% off one subscription or 10% off two or more subscriptions.
    isubscribe.com.au/ngvMembers / 1300 303 619

More Benefits

  • The Arts Centre Car Park

    Safe, convenient, undercover parking, open 24 hours a day, seven
    days a week. Special 15% discount rates apply for NGV Members
    on weekdays, weekend and during Wednesday night art after dark
    events at the NGV. Prior to leaving NGV, collect your discount
    voucher at Members Reception or from the Members booth during
    Wednesday late night openings.
    Cnr Kavanagh & Sturt Sts, Southbank
    03 9281 8012 /
    theartscentre.com.au/parking

  • Sofitel Melbourne on Collins

    NGV Members are eligible for very special rates. Advise our
    reservation staff that you are an NGV Member when booking
    accommodation and receive up to 15% off the rate of the day, with
    rooms for only $276 per night*
    *subject to availability and change without notice.
    25 Collins Street, Melbourne
    03 9653 0000 / sofitelmelbourne.com.au