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GallerySouthbank
National Gallery of Victoria
- 4.726k reviews
- Free
- Closed now
Australia's oldest public art gallery on St Kilda Road, with free collection displays and ticketed major exhibitions.
Quick answers
National Gallery of Victoria in short
When is National Gallery of Victoria open?
Every day, 10 AM–5 PM. Hours checked on 6 November 2026.
When is the best time to visit National Gallery of Victoria?
It's at its best mornings and afternoons. Wedar also scores every hour of the next five days against the forecast; see the best time on this page.
Is National Gallery of Victoria indoors or outdoors?
Indoors: a good pick when it rains.
Is National Gallery of Victoria good for kids?
Yes, it welcomes children.
How much does National Gallery of Victoria cost?
It's free to visit.
Do you need to book National Gallery of Victoria?
No, you can walk in.
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How long do you need at National Gallery of Victoria?
About 2 hours.
Where is National Gallery of Victoria?
180 St Kilda Rd, Melbourne VIC 3006.
Is National Gallery of Victoria wheelchair accessible?
Accessibility: wheelchair accessible parking, wheelchair accessible entrance, wheelchair accessible seating, wheelchair accessible restroom.
Status, rating and hours checked on 6 November 2026; kids, cost, booking and setting verified by the Wedar team. Where our data comes from
Right now · 1:45 am
Why it fits right now
Closed right now.
Opens today 10 am.
In its favour
- Warm inside
- Indoors
8°
Clear
- Feels
- 7°
- Rain
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- Wind
- 0km/h
- 2am
8° - 3am7°
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The next five days
Best time to go
When your plans and the weather actually get along. Scored on the forecast, its opening hours and when it's at its best. Tap a time to see it.
Before you go
Plan your visit
Hours
Closed nowmonday10 AM–5 PM
All hoursFewer hours
- mondayToday
- 10 AM–5 PM
- tuesday
- 10 AM–5 PM
- wednesday
- 10 AM–5 PM
- thursday
- 10 AM–5 PM
- friday
- 10 AM–5 PM
- saturday
- 10 AM–5 PM
- sunday
- 10 AM–5 PM
Hours checked 6 Nov
Where and how
- 1 National Gallery of Victoria
- 2 Playhouse · 2 min
- 3 Ian Potter State Theatre · 2 min
- 4 Arts Centre Melbourne · 2 min
- 5 Floral Clock · 2 min
Good to know
- Indoors
- Free to visit
- Walk-ins welcome
- Allow about 2 h
- Step-free entrance
- Accessible washroom
From visitors and the venue
What it's like
4.7from 26k reviews
Known for
- Water wall entrance
- Great Hall ceiling
- International art
- Major exhibitions
What people say
- People like:
- Free admission and strong exhibitions
Around Southbank
Nearby
Within about a 15-minute walk.
PlayhouseTheatre · 2 min walk
Ian Potter State TheatreTheatre · 2 min walk
Arts Centre MelbourneTheatre · 2 min walk
Floral ClockLandmark · 2 min walk
On nearby
For the next three hours
What to wear to go there now
Leave with a jacket.
JacketThe whole time
It's indoors, so this is for the trip there and back.