Ian Potter Center, NGV Review

In fact, Melbourne has two NGVs, one is the International Pavilion and the other is this. The biggest difference between the two is nationality. This venue only contains works of art by local Australians and Aboriginals. In the NGV, which is far from the urban area, there are more works by international masters.
The best thing about The Ian potter centre is that there are not many people here, you can enjoy the paintings quietly, the admission is free, and most of the venues are free of charge. It is worth seeing.

What a fabulous display of Australian art. Loved seeing the pictures I had previously only seen in books or prints. Worth every minute we spent there.

Absolutely loved the Aboriginal art pieces! They feel so rich, so real, I was just in awe the whole time. I completely ignored the 19th/ 20th century Australian art to be honest, it's very has a very European style. It's nice but I've seen those in countless museums.

Loved the free exhibition for quick inspiration dash

I love this art gallery. It has so many gems. Beautiful art and great exhibition

Always good to check out the artwork on display. Lately I have seen both well curated exhibitions and some shockers.

Typical art centre exhibitions, some okay but mainly not much interest for normal artists.

Great art pieces: indigenous and from 19th/20th Century. There are some modern art items too. Large collection. See it and feel it...amazing...paintings, sculptures, etc... Some thing worth visiting..Free entry in most parts of the gallery. There is a separate gallery for displaying indigenous art.

Cultural space that brings together mainly works by Australian artists. The museum is divided into two different buildings, one with only Australian works, The Ian Potter Center (The Atrium), and another where international works are found. The works are varied and include paintings, drawings, photographs, sculptures and other artistic manifestations, such as architecture and fashion. Among some names of artists that are part of the permanent collection of the international area of the museum, are Camille Pissarro, Claude Monet and Rembrandt.

I really enjoyed this visit to the Ian Potter, NGV; it's always a lovely space. With a penchant for Fred Williams (my favourite Australian landscape painter), it was a surprise and delight to get to appreciate Arthur Streeton's landscapes on this occasion. Also to be able to see more of a snapshot of John Brack, Charles Blackman, John Percival, Arthur Boyd.
Margaret Preston is, of course, also a star in this gallery - having Australian women artists in the mix.

Bit confusing where to go initially, but a nice space

Excellent venue but felt more spots to sit for a minute, would be ideal!

Always a welcome respite, mellow crowds and lovely art

Always an amazing selection of Australian art and culture. The annual Top Arts exhibition is definitely one to look out for. Free entry too!

I always visit this gallery when in Melbourne . It has first class curated exhibitions . The Hans Heyson exhibition is brilliant.

Great exhibition of modern and contemporary art.
Great venue next to the Melbourne hub

Can be pretty unfriendly and unreasonable. Bored invigilators playing security guards. Uncool

A great selection of art work and set out so well,a must for everyone visiting Melbourne.

The Ian Potter gallery has most of the artist of Australia on board. The aboriginal culture is displayed in a very clean way.

Always has a great variety of Art on display. Check web site for current events, part of the NGV but a separate building, entry off Fedaration Square, on City side of River where as NGV is across river from City.

Australian artworks, including paintings, sculpture, prints, photography, fashion and textiles, and the collection.

Fantastic collection of art, manageable size to look around. Enjoyed the atmosphere

Beautiful gallery showcasing Australian art. Enjoyed a coffee at the cafe and viewed the many exhibitions.

A wonderful gallery containing both old and new Australian art. Great works with items changing regularly. There is often a paid exhibition on, however, most areas are free.

Great value, or free for some exhibits, well managed, with regular tours

The building and the exhibition room are so stylish that you can fully enjoy it even in the free range.
It is an art museum of Autolarian Art.
Paintings, sculptures and apparel in the 19th and 20th centuries from Aboriginal art. Contemporary art installation can be enjoyed being exhibited politely while utilizing interior until the installation.
The color of the wall has changed for each theme and the exhibition is fine.
Even if you do not understand English much, the staff responded kindly to everyone. There is also a Japanese brochure and it can be very relieved.
It is really free of charge that this is awesome.

Loved this place. Beautiful artwork, inspired me and allowed me to explore the beauty of the world. And the best part: free admission! (well at least for the parts I looked at).

Amazing museum. Lot of classic and modern Australian Aboriginal art.
I spent there few hours because they have lot of very interesting expositions that I wanted to see on detail.
People at the museum are very professional and polite and always available to help you.
Very tidy and clean museum.
It's for free (unless specific temporary expositions) and it's a must if you are visiting Melbourne

Interesting & well displayed exhibitions, a bit of a maze of building easy to get disoriented though plenty of roaming staff.

Loved my brief interlude here. Best Australian collection.

Ngv international was too big to be burdened, but this was a place where you could appreciate the wealth of Australian works.
And I can not remember the exact location of the work, but there was a piece of swanston st at the time in the history section of the upper story.

Beautiful and easy to access from Federation Square. Great design and easy to lose track of time in.

Good range of Australian art. Visited thinking this was the one and only National Gallery building without realizing there is the National Gallery International Art building just a stone's throw away. Notwithstanding am pleased with the different forms of art displayed.

Fantastic art from a time when what artists painted really reflected the state of society.

Love it!! Love the art pieces, love the location. Only thing is we felt like the security was following us the whole time we were there

Always gorgeously curated exhibition, state of the art facilities.

Excellent photo exhibition : Civilization, the way we live. Great observation of life. Perfectly laid out and easy to follow.
Once you ve finished go upstairs to the free galleries - wonderful selection of modern Australian and indigenous art.

Loved it here, very interesting with lots to see. Well worth a visit.

I have always loved this art gallery. My son especially likes the Indigenous works!

Some really interesting exhibits on show. The building is fairly impressive too.

The architecture is pie (in my eyes), but there are interesting exhibitions (and gratites)

Smaller than the one across the road but much better art work. Didn't feel.like a chore wandering around. Actually spent longer in here than the one.

Went to visit the pool exhibition. Well it's just that, a tiny paddling pool. I don't know if this is art... I of course added a kiluja to make it into art. The kids seem to like playing on the little pool. There are for drying facilities before heading into the rest of the gallery.

All Australians need to see this. Our heritage, our contribution to the planet.

Took the free guided tour at 1pm today. #Michael, our retired doctor of a guide, is outstanding. He kept our group of 6 interested, intrigued, informed and entertained throughout the entire 1 hour and a bit. We saw and learnt so much. Even my husband who dreads art galleries found the experience enjoyable. Kudos to #Michael - you are a gem of a storyteller. Bless you. Highly recommended.

Delightful. Went to the Heyson exhibition. Superbly curated. A joy. Both superb artists and fascinating to see their development and versatility.

Great art gallery with lots of free displays. Very interesting modern architecture. Provides a good space for displays of all sizes and scopes. This gallery has a whole section for Australian artists through history. Easily accessed via public transit.

Fun excursion to do with my Certificate Iv in Education support classmates from Vic Uni. Lovely gallery

Fantastic smaller gallery with a decent collection. Centrally located