The Melbourne Arts Precinct is being transformed into one of the great creative and cultural destinations in the world.
Located in Southbank, the Melbourne Arts Precinct has one of the highest concentrations of arts, cultural and creative organisations anywhere in the world – and presents up to 3000 performances and exhibitions every year.
It’s home to the most visited art gallery and busiest performing arts centre in Australia, the best arts education and training institutions, art galleries, theatres, music venues, public art, studios, creative co-working spaces and more.
Learn more about Melbourne Arts Precinct
The MTC Theatre (2008). Photo by Earl Carter.
Directory
List of organisations and venues
Eva Ponting. 'Turtle Spirit Dreaming' (2012). Photo by Steffen Pederson.
History
Discover this area's rich history
NGVC view from ABC
Transformation
See what we have planned for the future
Aerial view of the Melbourne Arts Precinct in Southbank in 2018. Photo by Mark Gambino.
Opening Night of The New Hamer Hall, The Arts Centre, Melbourne, Thursday 26 July 2012. Photo by Jim Lee.
Installation view of MoMA at NGV: 130 Years of Modern and Contemporary Art © Ettore Sottsass / ADAGP, Paris. Licensed by Copyright Agency, 2018; © Roberto-Sebastian Matta Echaurren / ADAGP, Paris. Licensed by Copyright Agency, 2018; © Joe Colombo Estate; © Internotredici Associati; © Cesare Casati; © Mario Bellini; © Olivier Mourgue; © Gaetano Pesce. Photo by Eugene Hyland.
The MTC Theatre (2008). Photo by Earl Carter.
Exterior, The CUB Malthouse, Malthouse Theatre. Photo by David Toor.
Installation view of Giambattista Tiepolo The Banquet of Cleopatra 1743–1744 (centre) at NGV International. Photo by Eugene Hyland.
Chunky Move, 247 Days. Photo by Jeff Busby.
North view of the Melbourne Arts Precinct (artist impression)
South view of the Melbourne Arts Precinct (artist impression)
Dusk render of winning concept design for NGV Contemporary by Angelo Candalepas and Associates, viewed from the corner of Southbank Boulevard and Kavanagh Street. Render by Darcstudio.
Daytime render of winning concept design for NGV Contemporary by Angelo Candalepas and Associates, arrival gallery and central spherical hall. Render by Secchi Smith.
Artwork: Centre:
KAWS (American born 1974) ,Gone 2019
Commissioned by the National Gallery of Victoria, 2020
Left: Reko Rennie (Kamilaroi born 1974).
i) OA WARRIOR I (blue) 2020
ii) OA WARRIOR II (pink) 2020 Purchased, Victorian Foundation for Living Australian Artists, 2020.
Right:
Pae White (American born 1963),
Spearmint to peppermint 2013
Purchased NGV Foundation with the assistance of the Donald Russell Elford and Dorothy Grace Elford Bequest, 2017
Render by Secchi Smith
Daytime render of café in winning concept design for NGV Contemporary by Angelo Candalepas and Associates.
Render by Secchi Smith.