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Best of NGV Experience – NGV International
Highlights
- Explore the NGV International's stunning collection of over 80,000 artworks, gaining fresh insights from expert storytellers.
- Marvel at the world's largest stained glass ceiling, a breathtaking feature that transforms your gallery experience.
- Discover Cleopatra's legendary wager through captivating narratives that bring art history to life in Melbourne.
- Engage with art like never before, whether you're a seasoned expert or a first-time visitor to the gallery.
This one-hour guided tour of Australia’s oldest and most visited art gallery is a must-do when visiting Melbourne. Personally guided by NGV’s expert storytellers, the Best of NGV Experience will take you on a highlights tour of the most famous artworks and the most unforgettable stories inside the Gallery.
Whether you’re an art expert or gallery first timer, you will gain new perspectives on some of the most famous works of art in the NGV’s Collection of over 80,000 works.
From the world’s largest stained ceiling to Cleopatra’s legendary wager, this is your chance to experience art like never before – surprising, stirring and anything but ordinary.
Tour details
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Available from 17 February 2026 to 31 December 2026
Disabled access available, contact operator for details.
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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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