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to NGV

Open daily, 10am–5pm, free entry

Galleries

NGV International180 St Kilda Road, Melbourne
Open daily, 10am–5pm, free entry

Visit an extensive, world-class collection from Europe, Asia, America, and Oceania.

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The Ian Potter Centre: NGV AustraliaFed Square, Melbourne
Open daily, 10am–5pm, free entry

The home of Australian art, presenting Indigenous and non-Indigenous art from the colonial period to the present day.

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THE FOX: NGV CONTEMPORARY77 Southbank Boulevard, Melbourne
Opening 2028

The new home of contemporary art, design, fashion and architecture – the largest of its kind in Australia.

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Exhibitions

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NGV Australia

Margaret Preston

A retrospective exhibition 4 Sep 26 – 31 Jan 27, ticketed
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NGV Australia

Plant Life

The Nature of Design 28 Aug 26 – 7 Feb 27, free entry
NGV International

Art of the Pacific

From the NGV Collection 15 Nov 25 – 8 Nov 26, free entry
NGV Australia

Wurrdha Marra

First Nations Australian art from the NGV Collection Ongoing, free entry
NGV Australia

Passage

The Art of Atong Atem 30 Oct 26 – 14 Jun 27, free entry
NGV International

Triennial 2026

13 Dec 26 – 11 Apr 27, free entry
NGV International

Squish, Twist, Fizz

Mika Rottenberg for Kids 13 Dec 26 – 11 Apr 27, free entry

Events

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NGV Australia
ANAM at NGV Australian National Academy of Music Performance

12–12.30pm, 10 Oct, free

(3 more times)
NGV International
World Picturing by Contemporary Artists Perceiving the Polycrisis with Professor Terry Smith

3–4.30pm, 10 Oct, ticketed
NGV Australia
Creating Community AQUA x NGV For Coming Out Day

1–2.30pm, 11 Oct, free, booking required
Seniors Tea with NGV

10.30am, 14 Oct, ticketed
NGV Australia
Connect and Create Dementia-Friendly Art Chat and Make

11am–1pm, 15 Oct, ticketed

(2 more times)
Online
Gallery Visits You Online Margaret Preston: Works and Influences

11–11.30am, 15 Oct, free, booking required
NGV Australia
Still-Life Painting with Dr Deanne Gilson One-Day Course

12–5pm, 17 Oct, ticketed
NGV Australia
Still-Life Painting with Dr Deanne Gilson One-Day Course

12–5pm, 23 Oct, ticketed
NGV International
Members Talk Alexander McQueen: Descendant of a Good Witch with Lucianne Tonti

12–1pm, 24 Oct, ticketed
NGV Australia
Zine Making Workshop With Ruth Nyaruot Ruach

10am–3pm, 31 Oct, free
NGV Australia
Atong Atem In Conversation & Book Launch

12–1pm, 31 Oct, ticketed
NGV Australia
Performance The South Sudanese Bor United Women's Choir

2–2.30pm, 31 Oct, free
NGV Australia
Sharing Connections Dementia-Friendly Art Chat

11am–12pm, 4 Nov, free, booking required

(1 more time)
NGV International
Members Talk Clarice Beckett and Australian Modernism

12–1pm, 6 Nov, ticketed
NGV International
The Art and Craft of Korea Talk & Tour

12–12.30pm, 10 Nov, free
NGV Australia
End of year celebration for teachers

6–8.30pm, 13 Nov, ticketed

Tours

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NGV Australia
Australian Collection Highlights Tour

11am, today, free

(33 more times)
NGV International
International Collection Highlights Tour

11am, today, free

(33 more times)
NGV International
Women in Art and Design Tour

1pm, today, free

(33 more times)
NGV Australia
Women in Art and Design Tour

1pm, today, free

(33 more times)
NGV Australia
Margaret Preston Exhibition Tour Free with exhibition ticket

1.30pm, today, ticketed

(30 more times)
NGV International
Best of NGV International

2.30pm, today, ticketed

(10 more times)
NGV Australia
Best of NGV Australia

12pm, tomorrow, ticketed

(10 more times)
NGV International
Coffee and Culture for Seniors (Delivered in Italian)

10.30am–12pm, 14 Oct, free, booking required
NGV International
Italian Collection Highlights Tour In Italiano

11.30am, 29 Oct, free

(1 more time)
NGV International
Italian Collection Highlights Tour In English

11.30am, 26 Nov, free

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Tours and Experiences

At the NGV, experience art your way. Whether you’re after a warm welcome and an insider’s guide to our iconic gallery, or a truly unforgettable art encounter – we’ve got something for everyone.

 NGV Membership

Become an NGV Member and use your complimentary exhibition ticket to visit Margaret Preston, with over 200 incredible works by the iconic Australian modernist.

 Teachers & Students

Inspiring learning with art and design. We offer a wide range of on-request cross-curriculum programs for all levels together with scheduled events for teachers and students.

NGV Kids

Discover the latest exhibition for kids, explore the NGV Collection with self-guided activity sheets, and find activities and events designed for the whole family.
NGV design store

Across 300 vibrant pages and featuring over 120 illustrations, the official Margaret Preston exhibition catalogue celebrates Australia’s greatest female modernist while offering groundbreaking new perspectives on her legacy.

Available instore and online