National Gallery of Victoria (NGV)

#95🖼️ Art & EncyclopedicMelbourne, Australia

National Gallery of Victoria (NGV)

Australia's oldest and most-visited art museum

About the museum

Founded in 1861, the NGV operates two sites: NGV International on St Kilda Road and the Ian Potter Centre at Federation Square (Australian art).

Must-see highlights

◆Great Hall stained glass ceiling (Leonard French)
◆Water Wall
◆NGV Triennial
◆Australian Indigenous art
◆Free permanent collection

Recognition

🏆 Free entry🏆 AECOM Top 25

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