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Free culture in Melbourne.

See the NGV’s general collection, explore film and screen culture at ACMI or spend time with contemporary art at ACCA. General entry to these three places is free.

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Choose an area first

ACMI is at Fed Square. NGV International and ACCA are on the Southbank side of the river. Special exhibitions, screenings and individual events can have separate tickets, even where general admission is free.

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Southbank · Art & galleries

NGV International

International art and design on St Kilda Road. A good starting point for a day around the Arts Precinct.

General collection entry is free. Open daily 10am–5pm; special exhibitions may have an admission charge.

180 St Kilda Road, Melbourne VIC 3006

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Fed Square · Film & performance

ACMI

Film, television and digital culture at Fed Square. Start with the museum, then explore screenings and special exhibitions.

General entry is free. Open daily 10am–5pm; closed Christmas Day and open from 1pm on ANZAC Day. Special exhibitions and screenings may need separate tickets.

Fed Square, Flinders Street, Melbourne VIC 3000

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Southbank · Art & galleries

ACCA

Contemporary art on Sturt Street. Choose the current exhibition and make it a focused Southbank stop.

Gallery entry is free. Open Tuesday–Friday 10am–5pm and Saturday–Sunday 11am–5pm; Mondays are by appointment.

111 Sturt Street, Southbank VIC 3006

Make it your own day

NGV International and ACCA are on the Southbank side of the river. ACMI is at Fed Square; State Library Victoria is further north in the city centre.

Use the official programme for temporary exhibitions, closures and any booking requirements. Save a place from its page to keep it on your list.

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