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Highlights
- Start a one-hour guided tour at National Gallery of Victoria, where expert storytellers provide personal audio headsets to explore the gallery's most celebrated artworks.
- Experience masterpieces by Picasso, Rembrandt, Monet, DalĂ, Kusama and other renowned artists while uncovering the stories behind each piece during your visit.
- Select between exploring NGV International highlights or delving into Australian art with insights into First Nations symbolism and artistic traditions.
Your Experience
Start an expert-led journey at the National Gallery of Victoria, where your guide brings to life fascinating stories, artistic techniques, and historical context. This one-hour experience highlights some of Australia's most significant artworks in a selected format rather than wandering through the galleries alone.
Getting started
Arrive at least 10 minutes before your tour begins at your chosen gallery location. Meet your guide at the designated meeting point, collect your audio headset, and prepare for an engaging exploration of NGV's renowned collection.
Tour Highlights
- Your expert guide introduces standout works from the NGV collection, sharing stories behind famous paintings, sculptures, decorative arts, and installations. Audio headsets ensure you won't miss a word, even in busy gallery spaces.
- Discover masterpieces by internationally celebrated artists such as Pablo Picasso, Rembrandt van Rijn, Claude Monet, Salvador DalĂ, Yayoi Kusama, and Lavinia Fontana. Also featured are iconic Australian artists like Frederick McCubbin, Tom Roberts, Grace Cossington-Smith, Albert Namatjira, and Emily Kam Kngwarray.
Tour Options
- International Art Highlights (NGV International): Explore masterpieces from Europe, Asia, and beyond. Your guide explains artistic techniques, symbolism, historical influences, and the stories that shaped some of the world's greatest works.
- Australian Art Collection (The Ian Potter Centre: NGV Australia): Explore Australia's artistic heritage with a focus on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander art. Learn 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 expert storyteller from the National Gallery of Victoria
- Audio headset for clear commentary during your visit
- Access to highlights within the NGV Collection
- Insights and stories behind renowned artworks, including those by Claude Monet, Pablo Picasso, Salvador DalĂ, Frederick McCubbin, Grace Cossington Smith, Albert Namatjira, Lavinia Fontana, and more
- Hearing loop devices for hearing aids (available upon request)
- Guided tour of either the Australian art collection or international art highlights (as per option selected)
- Focus on First Nations art symbolism (as per option selected)
- Contextual information about techniques, symbolism, and history (as per option selected)
- Admission to special exhibitions
- Entry costs for special exhibitions
- Meals and drinks
- Transportation services to/from the venue
- School-specific activities (require separate reservation)
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.
Must Know
- Avoid bringing large bags and oversized luggage; leave them at home as they are not permitted inside exhibition galleries.
- Wear comfortable clothing and footwear since you'll be walking through multiple gallery spaces during your visit.
- If requested, have a valid photo ID ready for ticket verification upon arrival.
- Avoid bringing food or drinks into the exhibition areas to comply with gallery rules.
- Remember that pets are not allowed unless they are registered assistance animals; plan accordingly if you require one.
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.
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Booking FAQs
Bring a valid photo ID if requested during ticket verification. Wear comfortable clothing and footwear, as you'll spend time walking through multiple gallery spaces. Bring a refillable water bottle; refill stations are available inside the gallery.
Large bags, suitcases, and oversized luggage. Food and drinks inside exhibition galleries. Pets, except registered assistance animals. Flash photography, tripods, selfie sticks, and professional filming equipment. Smoking and e-cigarettes anywhere inside the gallery.
NGV International is fully wheelchair accessible with lifts and ramps throughout. Accessible restrooms are available. Assistance dogs are welcome. Exhibition Access Guides and Sensory Guides are available for visitors with accessibility or sensory requirements. Access aids such as fidget devices, magnifiers, and coloured overlays can be borrowed free of charge.
Facilities: Parents room. Please arrive at least 10 minutes before your tour. Tours last approximately one hour. English-language guided experience. Cafés, lockers, gift shop, and parents' rooms are available. Tour routes may vary depending on gallery operations.
This is a one-hour guided tour at the National Gallery of Victoria, led by expert storytellers with personal audio headsets.
Yes, you must complete mandatory security checks; skip-the-line does not bypass these requirements.
You'll explore highlights of NGV's collection including masterpieces by artists like Picasso and Monet.
Hearing loop devices are available upon request to assist those using hearing aids during the tour.
Flash photography is not allowed inside exhibition galleries, but you can capture memories without flash.
Arrive at least 10 minutes before your scheduled tour time to meet your guide and collect your audio headset.
Bring a valid photo ID if requested during ticket verification for entry.
Wear comfortable clothing and footwear, as you'll be walking through multiple gallery spaces.
Large bags, suitcases, and oversized luggage are not allowed inside the exhibition galleries.
The one-hour tour includes personal guidance by an expert storyteller, audio headset for commentary, access to gallery highlights, and stories about famous artworks. Hearing loop devices are available upon request.