Experts' Choice Award National Gallery of Victoria
What the experts agree on
Australia's premier art museum spans two riverside buildings with world-class international collections featuring Picasso and van Gogh. Free entry, exciting rotating exhibitions, and vibrant Friday Nights make it essential Melbourne.
“The National Gallery of Victoria is not only the oldest public art museum in Australia, it is also one of its most impressive.”
– Travel + Leisure
Fodor's "This massive, moat-encircled, bluestone-and-concrete edifice houses works from renowned international painters, including Picasso, Renoir, and van Gogh." Full review
Michelin Guide 3 Stars
"A must." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "Give us the big picture.
When the National Gallery of Victoria's collection became too vast, the NGV, as it's called, was able to move its Australian works to a new, purpose-built space,..." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Australia's oldest museum, the NGV: International houses an impressive collection of artworks from around the world, and hosts major international traveling exhibitions"
Melbourne Travel Guide
August 16, 2021
The Guardian "Its exhibitions are exciting, accessible and weave in lesser-known artists and designers among giants including Picasso and Alexander McQueen...NGV Friday Nights are always fun, with pop-up bars "
Frommer's "The NGV International is a showcase for Australia’s finest collections of international art." Full review
Independent "The National Gallery of Victoria (free to enter) claims one of Australia’s most distinguished public art collections, spread over two buildings on opposite sides of the Yarra River"
New York Times "National Gallery of Victoria, better known as the NGV, is Australia's most visited museum, with walls made of bluestone, the same volcanic rock used to pave Melbourne's cobblestone..."
National Geographic "The National Gallery of Victoria, but there are hundreds of amazing independent galleries throughout the city"
National Geographic "The National Gallery of Victoria always has world-class exhibitions"
