Melbourne attractions
State Library
Melbourne attractions
The State Library of Victoria is one of Australia’s oldest cultural institutions. It is the major reference and research library in Victoria, responsible for collecting and preserving Victoria’s documentary heritage and making it available through a range of services and programs. Opening hours: Monday to Thursday - 10 am to 9 pm, Friday to Sunday - 10 am to 6 pm, closed public holidays.
State Library of Victoria : 328 Swanston Street, Melbourne
Website : www.slv.vic.gov.au
Phone : (03) 8664 7000
Dickerson Gallery
Melbourne attractions, Melbourne galleries
After successfully operating Dickerson Gallery Sydney for eight years (formerly Queen Street Fine Art), the gallery director, Sam Dickerson, decided to try his luck in Melbourne. In conjunction with his half brother Stephen Nall - Dickerson gallery Melbourne has become a popular inner city gallery with a modern warehouse feel. Stephen Nall - a resident of Richmond - has developed a strong client following for many of his local and interstate artists since the gallery first opened in 2000. After searching for the perfect property, Dickerson Gallery Melbourne was opened in the inner eastern suburb of Richmond. Like the Sydney gallery, the newly established Dickerson Gallery Melbourne represents a finely selected group of emerging and established Australian artists. However, the Melbourne gallery also exhibits works by leading international modern artists.
Dickerson Gallery : 2A Waltham Street, Richmond
Website : www.dickersongallery.com.au
Phone : (03) 9429 1569
Melbourne Aquarium
Melbourne attractions
Experience shark feedings, ghost-like jellies, massive rays, and much more. If you are brave enough, you can even dive with the sharks!
Melbourne Aquarium : Corner Queenswharf Road & King Street, Melbourne
Website : www.melbourneaquarium.com.au
Phone : (03) 9620 0999
Ballan and Pannan Galleries
Melbourne attractions, Melbourne galleries
Ballan and Pannan Galleries have established a strong reputation as an ethical dealer of Western Desert Indigenous art. Ballan and Pannan are committed to showing the finest quality works by the most respected Western Desert artists.
Ballan and Pannan Galleries : 731-735 High Street, Armadale
Website : www.bpgalleries.com
Phone : (03) 9576 1813
Catherine Asquith Gallery
Melbourne attractions, Melbourne galleries
The gallery’s exhibition program comprises both Australian and international contemporary practising artists. Currently represented artists work in a variety of media including painting, photography and printmaking. Criteria for representation is based on a clear and focussed direction, technical proficiency and resolved thematic parameters inherent to the art practice. Monthly solo exhibitions are held throughout the calendar year, and a Stock Show is scheduled once a year. The aim of the exhibition program is to foster international relations, encourage a cultural exchange between visiting international and Australian artists, and to provide a more global representation of contemporary art for the Australian audience.
Catherine Asquith Gallery : 130 Flinders Street, Melbourne
Website : www.catherineasquithgallery.com
Phone : (03) 9654 7257
Nellie Castan Gallery
Melbourne attractions, Melbourne galleries
Artists exhibited at Nellie Castan Gallery are available for commission - commissioned works are created to compliment a particular site and take into consideration surrounding areas, whether of a commercial or domestic nature. Nellie Castan Gallery also provides a consultancy service advising on the building of an art collection however small or specific - consultations on-site are available and assist in the ideal selection and placement of works purchased. Nellie Castan Gallery is able to source work by specific artists through its contacts in the Australian art market - enquiries are welcome. Commission bidding at auction is also available. Works in the gallery’s stockroom can be viewed at any time - there is always a wide range in all mediums, so please enquire when you are next visiting the gallery.
Nellie Castan Gallery : Level 1, 12 River Road, South Yarra
Website : www.nelliecastangallery.com
Phone : (03) 9804 7366
Alcaston Gallery
Melbourne attractions, Melbourne galleries
Alcaston Gallery is a contemporary Australian Indigenous art gallery dedicated to the promotion of work by living artists through an extensive exhibition program and series of open education forums.
Alcaston Gallery : 11 Brunswick Street, Fitzroy
Website : www.alcastongallery.com.au
Phone : (03) 9418 6444
