Melbourne Hotels near National Gallery of Victoria

National Gallery Collections

Regular collections in the National Gallery include Australian Impressionism, Thomas Harrison Millner, Joseph Brown Collection, Indigenous Collection, Water Trails, and the International Collection.

Audio Tours of the Gallery

You can get a guided audio tour of the permanent collections in the National Gallery for a small donation. Make sure to go to the Information Desk and ask for an audio tour to get all the history and interesting information you may not know if you go it alone.

Other Tours

The National Gallery will give you several different tours of the grounds including an introductory guided tour pf the International collection, focus tours specializing in portraits, new art, and Asian art, and a question and answer tour called “Art for the Asking”.

National Gallery Exhibits

The National Gallery of Victoria hosts several exhibits including 300 Picasso drawings and paintings, The Impressionists in 2004, and an exhibition including Jan Vermeer’s work, which was the first time a Vermeer was showcased in Australia.

Hotels near the National Gallery

The National Gallery is situated near Albert Park, which makes Bayview on the Park the closest hotel for your stay. Bayview on the Park is also one of the nicest hotels in Melbourne with four-star rating and guest services to match. It is right across the street from the Park, making the National Gallery within walking distance from your hotel. The Bayview also boasts a pool, gym, and an 18 hole golf course across the way in Albert Park