Bendigo Art Gallery
One of the oldest and largest regional art galleries in Australia. It regularly hosts international fashion and art exhibitions.
Bendigo Art Gallery was founded in 1887. Its building combines Victorian architecture with a modern extension, and its collection includes 19th-century European paintings, Australian Impressionism and contemporary Indigenous art. In recent years it has gained fame for major fashion exhibitions, including Grace Kelly and Mary Quant, developed in partnership with museums such as London's V&A, and these shows draw many visitors from Melbourne. The permanent exhibitions are free, while special exhibitions require a paid, pre-booked ticket. The gallery may be closed on Mondays.
Opening hours
About 10:00–17:00
Nearby sights
- Rosalind Park & Conservatory Gardens
- Pall Mall & Shamrock Hotel
- Sacred Heart Cathedral
- Ulumbarra Theatre
- Golden Dragon Museum & Yi Yuan Gardens
- Discovery Science & Technology Centre
- Central Deborah Gold Mine
- Bendigo Talking Tram