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Highlights
- Discover NGV's most celebrated artworks on a one-hour guided tour led by expert storytellers with personal audio headsets.
- See masterpieces by Picasso, Rembrandt, Monet, Dalí, Kusama and other renowned artists while uncovering the stories behind them.
- Choose between NGV International highlights or Australian art with insights into First Nations symbolism and artistic traditions.
Your Experience
Explore the National Gallery of Victoria alongside an expert storyteller who brings the collection to life through fascinating stories, artistic techniques, and historical context. Instead of wandering through the galleries on your own, enjoy a carefully curated one-hour experience highlighting some of Australia's most important artworks.
Getting started
Arrive at your selected gallery at least 10 minutes before your tour begins. Meet your guide at the designated meeting point, collect your audio headset, and get ready for an engaging journey through NGV's renowned collection.
What to expect
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Expert-led gallery highlights: Your NGV guide introduces the collection's standout works, sharing the stories behind famous paintings, sculptures, decorative arts, and installations. Audio headsets ensure you won't miss a word, even in busy gallery spaces.
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World-famous artists: Encounter works by internationally celebrated artists including Pablo Picasso, Rembrandt van Rijn, Claude Monet, Salvador Dalí, Yayoi Kusama, and Lavinia Fontana, alongside iconic Australian artists such as Frederick McCubbin, Tom Roberts, Grace Cossington-Smith, Albert Namatjira, and Emily Kam Kngwarray.
Choose your perfect tour
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International Art Highlights (NGV International): Explore masterpieces from Europe, Asia, and beyond while your guide explains artistic techniques, symbolism, historical influences, and the stories that shaped some of the world's greatest works.
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Australian Art Collection (The Ian Potter Centre: NGV Australia): Journey through Australia's artistic heritage with a dedicated focus on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander art, learning about First Nations symbolism, cultural traditions, and the evolution of Australian art.
Inclusions & Exclusions
- One-hour guided tour at NGV International or The Ian Potter Centre: NGV Australia (as per option selected)
- Personal guidance by an NGV expert storyteller
- Audio headset for clear commentary
- Access to highlights of the NGV Collection
- Stories and insights into famous artworks
- Hearing loop devices for hearing aids (available upon request)
- Guided tour of Australian art collection or international art highlights (as per option selected)
- Focus on First Nations art symbolism (as per option selected)
- Context on techniques, symbolism and history (as per option selected)
- Access to special exhibitions
- Entry fees for special exhibitions
- Food and beverages
- Transportation to and from the gallery
- School-specific programs (separate booking required)
This product offers multiple ticket options. Some items above (like transfers or fast-track access) may only apply to specific options — confirm what's included when you select yours.
Ticket Delivery
- Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.
- Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the starting point.
- Please check your final voucher for the starting point details & specific instructions.
Cancellation Policy
These tickets can't be rescheduled or cancelled.