Art Party: French Impressionism will be held on Saturday 9 August, 6–9pm at NGV International at 180 St. Kilda Road, Melbourne.

Getting here – directions and parking

People with access needs are welcome to use the priority line at the entrance.

The entrance to NGV International is on street level and has an automatic door. There is a lift from the Arts Centre Melbourne car park to the NGV International entrance.

You need a ticket to attend Art Party. You can book tickets:

• Online
• Over the phone by calling 03 8620 2222 (9am–5pm, daily)
• In-person at the NGV

Ticket prices:

• $28 Student
• $25 NGV Member

A booking fee of $5.50 applies to tickets booked online.

Art Party will be held on the Ground Level of NGV International.
The entrance to NGV International is on street level and has an automatic door.
There is a lift from the Arts Centre Melbourne car park to the NGV International entrance.

The exhibition and all public areas in the NGV, including the Gallery Kitchen and NGV design store, are wheelchair accessible.

Wheelchairs are available for free hire from the Information Desk. We recommend booking a wheelchair before your visit:

• Book online
• Phone: 03 8620 2222

A motorised scooter is available to hire for free. We recommend booking a scooter before your visit:

• Phone: 03 8620 2222
• Email: ngvenquiries@ngv.vic.gov.au

There are accessible and gender-neutral bathrooms on all levels of NGV International.

View NGV International Map

A Changing Places bathroom is located approximately 300 metres from NGV International at Arts Centre Melbourne’s Hamer Hall.

Accredited assistance dogs are welcome at the NGV.

Please ensure your assistance dog is wearing their jacket or harness while at the Gallery.

Access aids including self-regulation fidget devices, magnifying sheets and coloured overlays are available to hire for free.

We recommend booking before your visit:

• Book online
• Phone: 03 8620 2222

The French Impressionism from the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston exhibition includes over 100 paintings and prints from the Impressionist era. Some artworks depict nudity.

The exhibition is located on the Ground Level, on your left-hand side as you enter from the main entrance. The exhibition follows a set path.
The sensory map shows the locations of audiovisual content, sensory elements and seating, and can help you prepare for your visit.

Download the sensory map

View Sensory Guide

If you need assistance exiting quickly, please see a security team member. All security team members are first aid trained.

Many of the exhibition spaces are presented in the style of a 19th-century home interior with coloured wallpapered walls, carpets and ornate furniture.

Gallery spaces are air-conditioned and are between 20 and 24 degrees Celsius.

A range of seating options are available inside the exhibition including bench seats and a variety of antique furniture items. Lightweight fold-out stools are available for free hire from the Information Desk and can be taken into the exhibition spaces.

Seating in the public areas includes ottomans, high bars with high stools, low café-style tables and chairs with backs.

Access the artwork labels online on your device and adjust them to suit your viewing needs. A limited number of iPads displaying the artwork labels are available for free hire from the Information Desk.

View labels

The Great Hall is a very large room with carpet, bluestone walls and a colourful stained-glass ceiling.

Art Party presents a range of activities. Inside the Great Hall, a DJ will be playing upbeat music and many enjoy dancing. There will be coloured and moving lights, plus the use of haze machines. No strobing effects will be used. The music is played at a fairly high volume. You are welcome to bring your headphones or collect some disposable ear plugs from the Information Desk.

The Great Hall is busy and noisy. If you need a lower-sensory area, we recommend visiting the exhibition spaces or the area next to Gallery Kitchen in front of the lift.

The NGV Garden will be closed for Art Party.

A range of snacks and light meals is available, including vegan, vegetarian, and low-gluten options. Items range from $5-15, and both cash and card are accepted.

A free water stations is available next to the Gallery Kitchen near the lift.

Art Party is a supervised event strictly for high school students. If a parent or guardian needs to attend, we’ll ask them to kindly wait at the Parent/Guardian lounge (no entry ticket required).

We have trained security and first aid providers on site and all our staff, contractors, and performers are inducted with NGV Child Safe Standards. The NGV is committed to the safety and well-being of all young people and has zero tolerance to any form of child abuse and racial discrimination.

To speak to a staff member on the night, call 03 8620 2222 to contact the Gallery’s Information Desk.

Teens who require an adult carer to stay with them during the event for accessibility reasons are very welcome. Please give us a heads-up in advance by contacting us at programs@ngv.vic.gov.au. Adult carers do not require a ticket.

Visit ngv.melbourne/access for more resources and information about accessible facilities and services for your visit to the NGV.

For further enquiries about how the Gallery can support your access requirements, please contact our team.

programs@ngv.vic.gov.au
03 8620 2222
9am–5pm, daily