Women Photographers 1900–1975: A Legacy of Light
Exhibition Access Guide
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Your accessible pre-visit guide to the exhibition with information on navigation and layout, ticketing and sensory environments.
The exhibition runs from 28 November 2025 to 3 May 2026.
Plan your visit
Women Photographers 1900–1975: A Legacy of Light is on display at NGV International, 180 St Kilda Road, Melbourne.
The exhibition is open between 10am and 5pm daily from 28 November 2025 to 3 May 2026.
Visit Directions & Parking for information on public transport and parking options.
Tickets
It’s free to enter the NGV and see the Collection but visitors need to buy a ticket to attend Women Photographers 1900–1975: A Legacy of Light.
You can book tickets:
- Online
- Over the phone by calling 03 8620 2222 (9am–5pm, daily)
- In-person at the NGV
Ticket prices:
- Adult $25
- Child (5–15 years) $10
- Children (under 5 years) Free, no ticket required
- Concession (Seniors card discount Wednesdays only) $22
- Family (2 adults and up to 3 children) $60
- NGV Member Adult $20
- NGV Member Child (5–15 years) $10
- NGV Member Family $50
- NGV Premium Member Free – show your Premium Membership card at entry
Exhibition tickets are for a specific time. You will be able to select an entry time when booking your ticket. You can stay inside the exhibition for as long as you wish, or until the Gallery closes at 5pm.
The exhibition follows a set path. Once you enter the exhibition, you won’t be able to come and go unless you need a bathroom or a break for disability or health reasons. If you do need to leave and come back in, you can exit through the exhibition entrance and let the security team member know that you will be coming back in.
Children of all ages are warmly welcomed in the exhibition.
The Women Photographers 1900–1975: A Legacy of Light exhibition is closed during NGV Friday Nights events.
Companion Cards and Carer Cards
The NGV recognises the Companion Card and the Carer Card.
Companion Card holders receive concession-priced tickets to all exhibitions and programs for themselves and a complimentary ticket for their companion. Complimentary tickets for companions can be collected from the Information Desk at the Gallery and do not need to be booked in advance, even if tickets are sold out for that session.
Carer Card–holders receive concession priced tickets to all exhibitions and programs.
Wheelchair accessibility
Women Photographers 1900–1975: A Legacy of Light is on display 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, Garden Restaurant and NGV design store, are wheelchair accessible.
Wheelchairs are available for free hire from the Information Desk. We recommend booking before your visit:
Book online
Phone 03 8620 2222
A motorised scooter is available for free hire. We recommend booking it before your visit.
Phone 03 8620 2222
Facilities
There are accessible and gender-neutral bathrooms on all levels of NGV International.
A dedicated parents’ room provides a quiet space for families, and includes a microwave, a private feeding space and baby-change facilities.
These spaces can be located on the NGV International Map
A Changing Places bathroom is located nearby, approximately 300 metres from NGV International at Arts Centre Melbourne’s Hamer Hall
Assistance dogs
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
Access aids including self-regulation fidget devices, disposable earplugs, magnifying sheets and coloured overlays are available for free hire from the Information Desk.
We recommend booking before your visit.
Book online
Phone 03 8620 2222
Exhibition content
Women Photographers 1900–1975: A Legacy of Light includes photography and video artworks.
Some artworks depict nudity, adult themes and smoking.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are respectfully advised that this exhibition includes images of deceased people.
Layout and navigation
Exhibition sensory environment
The exhibition has white walls. The flooring surfaces are bluestone and laminate. There are some moving-image screens used in the exhibition, some accompanied by gentle sound.
The sensory map shows the locations of audiovisual content and seating.
Gallery areas are air-conditioned, maintaining a temperature between 20 and 24 degrees Celsius.
Seating
Bentwood-style chairs with backs are available throughout the exhibition.
Lightweight fold-out stools are available for free hire from the Information Desk and can be taken into the exhibition spaces.
Relaxed sessions
Relaxed Sessions are an opportunity for visitors who would benefit from a quieter Gallery experience to access the exhibition with fewer people and reduced sensory stimuli. This may include people with neurodivergence, disability, dementia, mental health or chronic illness. All ages are welcome. Booking is required.
Auslan interpreted events
Free Auslan interpretation of events is available upon request.
Please contact us online via our contact page allowing a minimum of one week’s notice.
Large-print artwork labels
Access the exhibition’s artwork labels online on your device and adjust the font size to suit your viewing needs. iPads and printed copies of the exhibition labels are available for free hire from the Information Desk.
Printed copies (coming soon)
Sensory map
The sensory map shows the locations of audiovisual content, sensory elements and seating, and can help you prepare for your visit.
More information
For more resources and information about accessible facilities and services for your visit to the NGV visit Access
For further enquiries about how the Gallery can support your access requirements, please contact us via our online form or by phone 03 8620 2222 9am–5pm, daily.