MELBOURNE
An afternoon of art at NGV International
Spend an afternoon browsing NGV International’s free art and design collection, following whatever catches your attention.
Why this one.
Choose this for an unhurried first date with no admission bill. The international collection gives you room to explore different interests and linger over works that appeal to you both.
A little plan
- YOUR FIRST STOP · ABOUT 60 MINUTES
NGV International — free collection
180 St Kilda Road, Melbourne
Browse international art and design in the free collection. Street-level entrances have automatic doors, with lifts to each floor and wheelchair access throughout the galleries.
Cost for two: $0. Collection admission is free for two adults. Paid exhibitions, food, drinks, shopping and travel.
Visit the official site ↗
ANOTHER WAY TO GO
ACMI — The Story of the Moving Image
If the first venue is unavailable, choose this indoor alternative before setting out.
Explore film, television, videogames and art through objects and interactive displays in this free indoor exhibition. Lifts serve every level.
ACMI, Federation Square, Flinders Street, Melbourne.. Choose this instead before setting out, and arrange travel directly there.
Allowance: $0 for two. Exhibition admission is free for two adults. Food, drinks, shopping, ticketed exhibitions, cinema sessions and travel.
Official details ↗The little details & sources
Published information, with an original plan curated by Astra. Timings are suggested allowances. Choose a date below to check the current hours and practical fit.
Before you go
- This plan covers the collection, not special ticketed exhibitions.
- Walk-in admission does not guarantee capacity.
- If NGV International is unavailable, choose ACMI’s The Story of the Moving Image before leaving as a separate date, not an additional stop.
- For the ACMI alternative, check current pedestrian access advice because construction affects the Swanston Street and Flinders Street corner crossing.
At NGV International — free collection
- Walk-in entry is subject to capacity.
- Last-entry time is unconfirmed.
At ACMI — The Story of the Moving Image
- The Swanston Street and Flinders Street corner crossing is currently blocked by construction. Use the Russell Street crossing or the Swanston Street crossing outside Flinders Street Station.
- Walk-in entry is subject to capacity.
- Last-entry time is unconfirmed.
Open the original references (5)
- Plan your visit to ACMI | Fed Square, Melbourne | ACMI: Your museum of screen culture ↗ Checked 16 Sept 2026
- Frequently Asked Questions – Ticketing | ACMI: Your museum of screen culture ↗ Checked 16 Sept 2026
- The Story of the Moving Image - What's On Melbourne ↗ Checked 16 Sept 2026
- Plan Your Visit | NGV ↗ Checked 16 Sept 2026
- Access | NGV ↗ Checked 16 Sept 2026