Public galleries

Take in an exhibition and experience a breadth of talent at Melbourne's public or artist-run art galleries, which are located throughout the city and Flinders Lane.

Australian Centre for Contemporary Art (ACCA)

111 Sturt Street, Southbank

Australian Centre for Contemporary Art (ACCA) is Melbourne’s leading contemporary art gallery, and the distinctive rust-red building has become a city icon.

Australian Centre for the Moving Image (ACMI)

Federation Square,
Corner of Swanston & Flinders Streets, Melbourne

Discover the world of the moving image in the galleries, cinemas and studios at the Australian Centre for the Moving Image (ACMI) at Federation Square.

Blindside Gallery

Room 14, Level 7
Nicholas Building
37 Swanston Street, Melbourne

BLINDSIDE is an independent contemporary arts space committed to supporting and promoting contemporary art practice across a broad range of media.

CAVES Inc

The Nicholas Building,, Suite 18, Level 6,, 37 Swanston Street,, Melbourne

CAVES is a not for profit art space in Melbourne.

Chapter House Lane

Rear 196 Flinders Street, Melbourne

Chapter House Lane is a public contemporary art gallery in a walk-by window space situated alongside Melbourne’s St Paul’s Cathedral in the city centre.

City Gallery

Melbourne Town Hall, Ground floor, 100 Swanston Street, Melbourne

In the Town Hall, City Gallery presents a free, annual program of exhibitions that draw on the City of Melbourne’s extensive art and heritage collection.

College of Surgeons' Museum and Art Gallery

Ground 250 Spring Street, East Melbourne

The College of Surgeons' Museum has a collection of historical surgical instruments, objects from the history of plastic and reconstructive surgery, rare and historic books and College memorabilia. A gold coin donation is appreciated.

Craft

31 Flinders Lane, Melbourne

The peak organisation for contemporary craft and design, Craft showcases the best Australian craft and design by leading designers and new talent.

Dudspace

Level 1 171-173 King Street, Melbourne

Challenging the convention of a traditional art gallery, DUDSPACE is the antithesis of the white cube. DUDSPACE is a non-for-profit contemporary art gallery aimed at presenting a critically engaged program of exhibitions.

Federation Square

Corner of Swanston & Flinders Streets, Melbourne

Federation Square has become the heart and soul of Melbourne. This modern piazza is home to major cultural attractions, world-class events, tourism experiences and an array of restaurants, bars and specialty stores.