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Joy brings the Immigration Museum to life with an emotive adventure where creativity, colour and storytelling join forces to take you on a transformative journey. Read our review here.
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Joy brings the Immigration Museum to life with an emotive adventure where creativity, colour and storytelling join forces to take you on a transformative journey. Read our review here.
We proudly invite you to ‘Be Our Guest’ at Disney’s brand-new production of Beauty and the Beast the Musical at Her Majesty's Theatre. Read our review here.
Māreikura - Ka rere te rongoā (the medicine flows), explores traditional Māori sacredness. Portrayed in a contemporary, dramatic showing of cultural practises and knowledge systems.
Molto Bello: Icons of Modern Italian Design showcases some of the most significant achievements in the history of twentieth-century Italian design spanning the sixty year period from the first Milan Design Triennale in the 1930s to the Memphis Group of the 1980s.
From cattle dogs to lap dogs, divine felines to the black cats of superstition, Cats & Dogs explores humanity’s deep connection to these animals through more than 250 works of art and design.
Paramount+ brings the TMNT: Heroes in a Half Shell exhibition to Australia for the franchise's 40th anniversary, showcasing 40 years of TMNT art, memorabilia, and exclusive content.
The 2024 NGV Architecture Commission offers a compelling vision for alternative homebuilding in Australia. Home Truth, designed by architecture and design studio Breathe, is an installation that prompts reflection on how small-scale architecture can foster more sustainable, higher-quality and community-oriented living environments.
From cyberpunk megacities and first knowledges to rewilded landscapes and sci fi renegades, The Future & Other Fictions showcases the people, artworks and ideas that shape tomorrow. Our review and photos here.
There is no better place for audiences to get their movie fix this summer than under the starry night sky.
This November, The Fans Strike Back exhibition will make its Australian debut at The District Docklands. Our full review and photos here.
Reveal a vibrant world beneath your feet and discover the incredible superpowers of ants, scorpions, beetles and many more micro monsters in IMAX 3D!
An immersive, team-inspired experience that is sure to make it out of the group chat, SENSAS promises a roller coaster of emotions as guests’ senses are put to the ultimate test across six themed rooms.
This new immersive exhibition relives the spectacular history of the Notre-Dame de Paris in an augmented takeover of the Long Room at Immigration Museum.
Brian Robinson, a leading artist from the Torres Strait, blends exquisite traditional and contemporary iconography and materiality in his inspiring bold and humorous large-scale prints and sculptures at McClelland this December.
The Grand Spaces, Gripping Histories Notre-Dame exhibition tour offers rare insights into these two historic buildings, reliving key moments in the cathedral's history and the Immigration Museum building's evolving use over 150 years.
Enter Antopia, where you shrink down to the size of ants to experience a day in the life of an ant colony. Read our review here.
The NGV’s dedicated free children’s galleries will present Kusama for Kids which will feature a renowned Kusama artwork to create immersive experiences for kids.
Curated by the NGV in collaboration with the artist especially for Australian audiences, the exhibition Yayoi Kusama includes many works never-before-seen by local audiences as well as a diverse display of the artist’s popular immersive rooms, including the global unveiling of the artist’s most recent immersive infinity mirror room work.
Summer nights, vibrant beats and never-ending polka dots.
Three years ago, we welcomed you to a world alive with Van Gogh’s vibrant blues, golden yellows, and sweeping brush strokes. Now, due to overwhelming demand, VAN GOGH is back—and we couldn't be more excited. Read our past review here.
Celebrate the opening of the new Antopia exhibition and discover the unseen heroes of our food system—ants and other insects!
Following a successful debut in Madrid, discover 123Boom!, Melbourne’s most exciting immersive gaming experience! Grab your friends and tackle a series of adrenaline-pumping challenges in 6 game rooms. Ready to put your skills to the test?
Dive into a journey back in time on a thrilling ride through the Dandenong Ranges aboard the legendary Puffing Billy steam train!
Child Nation is a series of interactive experiences that engage children with their surroundings, celebrating their weirdest ideas and giving them permission to be themselves.
Relaxed sessions are an opportunity for visitors who could benefit from a quieter Gallery experience to access NGV exhibitions with fewer people and reduced sensory stimuli. This may include people with autism, disability or chronic illness conditions. All ages are welcome.
Relaxed sessions are an opportunity for visitors who could benefit from a quieter Gallery experience to access NGV exhibitions with fewer people and reduced sensory stimuli. This may include people with autism, disability, dementia or chronic illness conditions. All ages are welcome.
This major exhibition staged at The Ian Potter Centre: NGV Australia surveys the work of Australian-born Paris-based fashion designer Martin Grant.
The Lord of the Rings – A Musical Tale, the stage production based on J.R.R. Tolkien’s epic trilogy beloved by generations of readers, will make its Australian premiere at the State Theatre Sydney from 7 January 2025 and Melbourne from 26 April 2025.
But in a world that’s trying to squash Benny between its pages –from a wily dancing fire to a disillusioned illustrator –Benny will need the help of a new friend to achieve their dreams.
Join the magical fairies as they go on an exciting musical adventure! Presented by the Australian Shakespeare Company.
The annual Dome Under Film Festival returns to the Melbourne Planetarium at Scienceworks for its fifth year, offering 3 days of back-to-back fulldome films.
See Australia and England make history in the first day-night test match at the MCG. Don’t miss the highlight of the CommBank Women’s Ashes Series and the ultimate decider as Australia strives to retain the trophy. It's going to be HUGE, and you need to see it.
Experience the on-screen adventure of everyone’s favourite archaeologist and action hero, with John Williams’ score performed live by the MSO.
Come down to narrm ngarrgu Library and get some with your very own paper rocket.
Performing upbeat songs of friendship, confidence, and positivity, ARIA-nominated Zindzi & The Zillionaires take to the stage with their head-bopping blend of RnB, hip hop and rap.
Step into a magical realm with Prokofiev’s Cinderella.
Pop duo Turtle and Sugar Rush turn Elisabeth Murdoch Hall into an unforgettable day-doof disco.
Mobile MESS is a hands-on workshop that invites young kids aged 7-12 to explore the magic of electronic sound creation.
Get ready to have your mind completely blown again! After a sellout season in 2022, the world’s most legendary magicians are returning to Melbourne with their brand-new show.
At ArtPlay: Dive into the outdoors in the ArtPlay Backyard this summer.
Multi-award winning production Billy Elliot is being staged in Geelong for the first time ever in January 2025!
The iconic Peninsula Film Festival is set to dazzle the Mornington Peninsula this summer when it returns for its 14th edition.
Come and get up close with Australian native animals, including reptiles, mammals, birds, and perhaps even a crocodile!
Want to make a magical animal from scratch? Join Memetica’s craft workshop and you’ll learn how to create your very own snake using just cardboard.
Roald Dahl’s gruesome twosome The Twits returns this January after a sold out seasons around the country to delight and disgust, in equal measure.
Pick up a book, relax in a beanbag, show off your chess skills or people watch on the lawn – there is something for everyone.
Burst into the Library this summer at Kids Takeover. From the forecourt through to the Dome, the Library is turning into a hub of action, colour and creativity for kids and their grownups.
This internationally acclaimed theatrical masterpiece of Lewis Carroll’s timeless classic, Alice in Wonderland returns to Melbourne this January with a spectacular new production for a strictly limited season!
Join Winni for a hilarious, high-energy show stuffed with songs, dances and jokes that are funnier than your dad's.
Discover the hidden wonders of Victoria’s coastal waters with Coastal Critters—an immersive live aquarium experience! Get up close to amazing marine life like Pot Belly Sea Horses, Prickly Globe Fish, Lazy Shark Pups, and more in a safe and ethical environment.
Straight off the TV and onto the live stage, Andy and the Odd Socks bring their brilliant madcap mix of songs, slapstick and silliness to life with a show to entertain families of all ages.
TV’s favourite doctors return to Australia this January with a gigantic brand-new show!
Unleash your creativity these school holidays with NGV Kids on Tour! From wearable cat and dog ears to vibrant flower pompoms and delicate paper moths, there’s an art activity for every age.
England takes on the Australia in the second CommBank Women’s Ashes One Day International match in Melbourne! Get your seat to see the best of the best now!
Following four sell-out Australian tours and two smash hit seasons in London’s West End, Dr Chris and Dr Xand are back with the epic Quest for the Jurassic Fart!. Join the twins on a dino-mite adventure to unearth the most dangerous, most powerful, most important fart in history—the Jurassic Fart!!
In celebration of exhibition Cats & Dogs, children can create their own set of cat or dog ears by drawing fur patterns and details inspired by their favourite pets – and wear them for the day or even to bed!
Enjoy a free screening of the 2000 comedy, Best in Show.
Join us for a storytime session celebrating the beloved roles of cats and dogs in children’s stories and the unique relationship we have with our four-legged friends.
Transform into a playful pup or a curious cat with free face painting!
NGV Kids Summer Festival returns with a week of free hands-on activities, interactive exhibitions and stories just for children and families these summer holidays.