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Melbourne, Australia

National Gallery of Victoria

The oldest and most visited art museum in Australia, with a stained-glass ceiling worth lying down for.

National Gallery of Victoria
Photo: Melbpal / CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

International and Australian collections split across two buildings, with an ambitious commissioning programme. The Great Hall's ceiling by Leonard French is best appreciated flat on your back on the carpet — which is encouraged.

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Opening hours and prices change regularly — always check the museum’s own site before you travel.

Do not miss

  • Leonard French stained-glass ceiling
  • Australian collection
  • The water wall entrance

On show & coming up

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