Melbourne is home to a thriving arts scene and more than 100 galleries that range from large public institutions to smaller commercial galleries and artist cooperatives.

Federation Square is home to the Ian Potter Centre: NGV Australia, the world’s first major public gallery dedicated to to Australian art and in St Kilda Road you can discover the National Gallery of Victoria’s international collection.

Melbourne has one of the world’s highest densities of commercial galleries. They are located predominantly in the city centre along Flinders Lane, a number of which specialise in indigenous art. For outdoor experiences and sculpture gardens visit the Linden Arts Centre, Heide Museum of Modern Art or Herring Island.

Public galleries From NGV to the State Library explore Melbourne’s stunning and diverse public art galleries.

Commerical galleries and artist cooperatives Revel in Melbourne’s thriving art scene in an abundance of commercial galleries and artist-run cooperatives.

Public art, walking tours and art trails Discover street art in laneways and sculpture on the street or join a walking tour and be shown hidden gems.

NGV International NGV International houses a breathtaking collection from Europe, Asia, America and Oceania and, each winter hosts the popular Melbourne Winter Masterpieces exhibition. 180 St Kilda Road, Southbank

The Ian Potter Centre: NGV Australia The home of Australian art, presenting the history of Indigenous and non-Indigenous art, photography, fashion and decorative arts. Federation Square, Flinders Streets, Melbourne

The Australian Centre for Contemporary Art View the art of our time in a wide range of media and creative forms, including photography, video, electronic imaging, painting and sculpture. 111 Sturt Street, Southbank

Australian Centre for the Moving Image ACMI is dedicated to the moving image in all its forms – from early cinema to the latest in digital media. It boasts a screen gallery and two multi-format cinemas. Federation Square, Flinders Street, Melbourne

Heide Museum of Modern Art Heide is one of Australia’s leading public art museums, celebrated for its award-winning architecture, modern art collection and breathtaking gardens. 7 Templestowe Road, Bulleen