National Gallery of Victoria - Melbourne, Vic, Australia
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The National Gallery of Victoria
Waymark Code: WMWNA0
Location: Victoria, Australia
Date Posted: 09/21/2017
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The National Gallery of Victoria was opened in 1968 as the first stage of the Victorian Arts Centre. Construction on the site commenced in 1962.The gallery building is rectangular in form with three internal courtyards providing light and external views to surrounding galleries. The bluestone clad, reinforced concrete building has a large entrance archway and a bronze Victorian coat of arms by Norma Redpath on the front facade. Inside there is a floating glass roof and a moat surrounds the entire building. The water theme is continued at the entry where a flow of water runs down a glass screen, now known as the water wall.
The Gallery houses an extensive collection from Europe, Asia, America, and Oceania. General entry is free, however entry fees are charged for major exhibitions
Name: The National Gallery of Victoria
Location:
St Kilda Rd
Southbank
Victoria
Phone Number: (03) 8620 2222
Web Site: [Web Link]
Agency/Ownership: Public
Hours of operation:
1000 to 1700
Admission Fee: 0
Gift Shop: yes
Cafe/Restaurant: yes
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