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Best of NGV Experience – NGV Australia
Highlights
- Explore the rich tapestry of Indigenous art and uncover its deep cultural significance at NGV Australia.
- Engage with expert storytellers who reveal untold narratives behind iconic Australian artworks.
- Discover the unique symbolism and techniques that define Australia's national identity through art.
- Experience a one-hour guided tour that caters to both art aficionados and first-time gallery visitors.
Experience Australia through art on this one-hour guided tour of The Ian Potter Centre: NGV Australia, Fed Square. Go beyond the frame with one of NGV’s expert storytellers to uncover once-hidden paintings, hear untold stories and experience art from the world’s oldest living culture.
Dive deeper into the symbolism and techniques used in Indigenous art, discover the stories behind some of Australia’s most famous artists and learn how art was used to depict Australia’s unique national identity across place and time.
Whether you’re an art expert or gallery first timer, this is your chance to experience Australian art and design like never before.
Tour details
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Available from 17 February 2026 to 31 December 2026
Disabled access available, contact operator for details.
Operation information
National Gallery of Victoria Tours
The National Gallery of Victoria (NGV) is the oldest and most visited gallery in Australia.
Situated over two magnificent buildings – NGV International and The Ian Potter Centre: NGV Australia – the gallery hosts a wide range of international and local artists, exhibitions, tours, talks, programs and events; from contemporary art to major international historic exhibitions, fashion and design, architecture, sound and dance.
The gallery offers a wide variety of tours for both buildings, where you can have a knowledgeable guide show you around the gallery, highlighting the masterpieces that sit within the impressive collection.
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