The Ian Potter Centre: NGV Australia

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

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    +61 3 8620 2222

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    ngv.vic.gov.au

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Address

Federation Sq (at Russell St) Melbourne VIC 3000 Australia

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Lisa Starbucks

One of the must see in Melbourne - I love the mix of paintings , photography , design furnitures and sound systems . You got all your senses engaged. The building itself is already a reason to see it.

prima fili

Good collection of national artists on lower floors, though I preferred the modern works on the upper floors. Impressive building architecture too —modern yet not overwhelming.

Homayoun Hamedmoghadam-Rafati

The Great Exibition by Patrick Pound was actually more than great. Some navigation guides within the gallery , especially for the 2nd floor, will make the experience much more pleasant.

Amy Elle

Don't skip the Joseph Brown Collection on Level 2. Filled with beautiful Australian Art - great to see John Brack, Sidney Nolan , Fred Williams, Rupert Bunny, Margaret Preston, E.Phillips Fox etc..

The Hotel Windsor

Admire the works of Frederick McCubbin, Sidney Nolan , Tom Roberts and Albert Tucker at the Ian Potter Centre, which is open and free to the public everyday until 5pm

Matthew Tilleard

The home of the NGV's Australian art collection . Enjoy yourself a Boyd, Drysdale, Russell and perhaps some Shearing of the Rams

Candice Glossat

Has a few iconic Australian pieces but enjoyed the other modern exhibits much more.

John A

Great art location just off federation square.

Julia Kate

For free exhibitions arrive at about 4pm you'll have plenty of time and there'll be less people :)

Boon Koh

free guided tours available, it was very good!

James Noble

Get yourself the to 3rd floor, Melbourne Now brilliance.

Pedro Merces

Awesome place to spend some of your Sunday afternoon.

Geert Kelchtermans

Take the free guided tours . You'll see more and the knowledgeable enthusiasm makes one really happy!!

Suzanne Steinbruckner

Check out Brisbane><Melbourne: punk, art and after. It runs until the 16th May 2010. Some great stuff here & I love the volume of Go-Betweens in the collection!

Uglychase

The 200 years australian fashion was great!

Sherlynn

amazing place with great pieces of art , a must come!

Melbournewritersfestival

Whether you're looking to join one of our Walking Tours , see MyStory (unrelated to MySpace, we believe), or do some Artist 's Talk, it's all here.

DAVID TWOMEY

The modern art and changing special exhibitions

Rob R

The Melbourne Now exhibition is free and worth a look

Marc Mangold

Free WiFi and it works! Very rear in Australia!

Todd H

A ticket for the Jeff Wall Photography exhibition also gives you entry to Thomas Demand's show at NGV International.

Mike Brosche

Great exhibition space

Fed Square

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Rico A.

go to The Fashion World of Jean Paul Gaultier...

Luciano Aiello

Great place, free.

Glenn Peters

Good place to see paintings .

Kate Andrews

Closed Mondays. :-(

Rebecca Cochrane

See the Ricky Swallow exhibition . Read more

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Great range of books and design pieces. - Pedro Merces

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This lounge is not as nice as the one in NGV International, but still a good place to sit and have a coffee or tea. - J

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Best cheap coffee in Southbank. Expand your art knowledge while you wait! - murray

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Check out the Wathaurong Glass in the shop - amazing platters and plates made right here in Victoria. - Steve

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The Viennese art is beautiful and the curators are fantastic ! - Sam Welsh

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The visitor center was very helpful. There is also free wifi and plenty of seats if you need a rest. - Tracy Morgan

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They have an impressive and interesting selection of beers as well as most of my favourite Belgian beers from back home and this is even more remarkable! - Roxanne Hubesch

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Hosier lane is a magical place, lots of street art, very vibrant and colourful laneway to take amazing photos. - Tour Bus City of Melbourne