“Sir Roy Grounds’ 1968 brutalist fortress features a basalt facade and the world largest suspended stained-glass ceiling by Leonard French; the collection spans 70,000 years of indigenous and international art; stand in the Great Hall at noon; the 50-colour glass geometric roof casts a psychedelic; liquid light across the grey granite floors; the scent of filtered; climate-controlled air meets the faint metallic tang of the massive entry sculpture.”
About National Gallery of Victoria
Sir Roy Grounds’ 1968 brutalist fortress features a basalt facade and the world largest suspended stained-glass ceiling by Leonard French; the collection spans 70,000 years of indigenous and international art; stand in the Great Hall at noon; the 50-colour glass geometric roof casts a psychedelic; liquid light across the grey granite floors; the scent of filtered; climate-controlled air meets the faint metallic tang of the massive entry sculpture.
Why Visit
National Gallery of Victoria is one of Australia's defining sites — a place that rewards every visitor differently.
✦ Insider Tips
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Book tickets for National Gallery of Victoria in advance to skip long queues.
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Hire a local guide to unlock the stories behind every corner.
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Spend extra time in the least-visited sections — they're often the most rewarding.
