Sight Southbank, Melbourne
National Gallery of Victoria
A sight in Southbank, Melbourne, free to visit and worth about 2 hours. Best time to go: Afternoon.
Why go
Free permanent collection under the stained-glass Great Hall ceiling.
It is one of 10 curated places we feature in Melbourne, alongside 3 places to eat, 2 bars & cafés and 2 outdoor spots. 3 more of our picks sit within 1 km in a straight line, so it pairs easily with ACMI and Hosier Lane.
- Type
- Sight · Culture
- Neighborhood
- Southbank
- Price
- Free
- Time needed
- 2 hr
- Best time
- Afternoon
Nearby
The 6 closest curated picks in Melbourne, measured as straight-line distance.
- 1ACMI
Free museum of film, TV and video games at Federation Square.
Sight · 0.6 km straight-line - 2Hosier Lane
Laneway covered in street art opposite Federation Square.
Sight · 0.7 km straight-line - 3Chin Chin
Busy Flinders Lane restaurant for Southeast Asian share plates.
Food · 0.8 km straight-line - 4Pellegrini's Espresso Bar
Bourke Street espresso bar since 1954.
Drinks · 1.2 km straight-line - 5Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria
Lawns, lakes and fern gullies beside the Yarra River.
Outdoors · 1.3 km straight-line - 6Caretaker's Cottage
Tiny 1914 bluestone cottage bar behind Wesley Church; World's 50 Best Bars listee known for its freezer martini.
Drinks · 1.4 km straight-line
On these curated routes
National Gallery of Victoria is a stop on our Great Ocean Road route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.
More to do in Melbourne
National Gallery of Victoria is our only sight pick in Melbourne; here is what else we recommend there. See the full Melbourne guide.
When to go
Average daily highs in Melbourne run from 13°C in July to 26°C in January; November is usually the wettest month. For National Gallery of Victoria itself, we suggest: Afternoon.
Modelled monthly averages for Melbourne from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Melbourne weather by month.
Getting there
Map links open a live search for National Gallery of Victoria, so hours and directions come straight from the map app.
- Address
- 180 St Kilda Rd, Melbourne VIC 3006, Australia
- Coordinates
- -37.82259, 144.96893
- Destination
- Melbourne, Victoria
- Website
- ngv.vic.gov.au
National Gallery of Victoria: quick answers
How much time do you need at National Gallery of Victoria?
Plan on about 2 hours at National Gallery of Victoria. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.
When is the best time to visit National Gallery of Victoria?
Our pick: Afternoon.
Is National Gallery of Victoria free?
Yes, we list National Gallery of Victoria as free to visit. Check the official website before you go, since special exhibits, parking or tours can carry a fee.
Where is National Gallery of Victoria?
National Gallery of Victoria is at 180 St Kilda Rd, Melbourne VIC 3006, Australia, in Southbank. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.
Which TripsCircle routes include National Gallery of Victoria?
National Gallery of Victoria appears on Great Ocean Road, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.
Add National Gallery of Victoria to your crew's plan
Save it to a shared TripsCircle itinerary, settle the timing with a quick poll, and split the costs with everyone going to Melbourne.
Plan Melbourne
- Melbourne travel guide 10 places
- Best time to visit Melbourne weather by month
- Melbourne to Torquay 80 km straight-line
Lists & regions
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- St Kilda Pier Outdoors
Curated recommendation, not live listing data. Confirm hours, prices, bookings and access before you go.