NGV National Gallery of Victoria Review

Have a good collection of Europe and Asian collection.

Have a great exhibition... a good place to recommend

Really impressive collection, great way to spend an afternoon

Extremely rude security guard ruined the whole MoMA experience for me. I had just collected my bag and was about to leave the gallery with a smile on my face when I accidentally went out the wrong way. I was already nearly past the waterfall wall when the guard physically barred my way and very rudely told me that the exit was on the other side. He then proceeded to tell me that I had to drop of my bag before entering. When I told him that I would NOT drop off my bag since I was leaving, he just looked st me blankly.

The rudest person I ve met in all of Melbourne and very unprofessional. He had reddish brown hair and a beard. He should be relocated to a less prominent area of the gallery, or better yet dismissed.

I won t be going back to NGV thanks to this experience.

Even just a free area is enough for me. The collection itself is also wonderful, I felt that it was devised to make it easy to see and see the way of exhibition and aisle design.

MoMa was definitely worth seeing whether it was the classic pieces by Dali, van Gogh, Pollock or Warhol or any of the other amazing pieces of art the exhibition had something for everyone.

Always an amazing experience with so much on display

Heaps of great artwork, and is a must go place if you are staying in Melbourne.

Love every bit of the exhibition. If you love art, you could be here for the whole day! Too bad for me, I only manage to be here for less than 2 hours. There are so many exhibitions to see and there are 3 levels. All free to go. Except for some seasonal ones where you need to pay.

I am not particularly an art gallery lover but this was interesting. Some rooms have uninteresting themes but the overall collection was quite nice.

A1, up along side the best museums in the world.
Wegman gallery was just fantastic.

Wonderful art and sculpture, with excellent periodic exhibits for children.

Walking distance from the flinder s station. This is a must see for any visitors local or international. The exhibit is excellent and you will spend at least two hours here and more if you want to be thorough.

One of the world's best galleries with good reason! A great space with great exhibits and friendly and helpful staff. Lucky to have a grand place in my home city.

What else can i say? The exhibition always great there if not amazing. The staff are very friendly and helpful, the security people are really very nice, the stuff they sell over there is amazing as well

We visited the terracotta army something we've always wanted to see. Well worth the visit.

The gravity of history stands respected upon the walls and amongst the halls, the air carrys that illusive scent to you and you're awed by the art. Truly a beautiful place to spend time, the coffee is excellent to. Can't wait for my next visit.

It puts me in mind of the places of sacred beauty we as a species would hold sacred, kept, protected for future generations to hopefully enjoy as we did.

It's hallowed ground in the real sense of the word.

Should have been more terracotta warriors bit disapointed

The NGV is so well laid out, it's like a new surprise around every corner. The information cards on the exhibits include more detailed information for those interested, and many also have a 'for the kids' spiel, which are just great. The current 'terracotta warrior' exhibit is absolutely fantastic. Book tickets in advance and get yourself down there for a great day out!!

Best gallery in Melbourne, always something on to see. However, popular things do book out really quickly so you must get in fast

Clearly one of the best national galleries. Fantastic run of temporary exhibitions. Always a child-oriented space, usually relating yo thd current exhibition.

Lots of fun stuff to stare at in awe. T'was a little hot outside though

Sorry not much into art, parts very interesting to me, most wasn't

Wow the triennial is fantastic. I ll be definitely going back for a few of the pieces.

One of my favourite places in Melbourne, always something interesting to see

Nicely designed building. Quite a range artwork. Very well laid out. Take 2 hours to give it a good go through.

always a great experience. loved the interactive yayoi kusama installation.

The degas exhibit is amazing and if you are an art buff you would love the permanent collections. Most of the exhibits are free

Lovely gallery with lots to see and great exhibition.

Been keeping an eye on what s happening lately. MoMA at NGV and Escher X nendo exceeded expectations.

Went with my cousins on the 10th of May.
Amazing gallery building , stopped there for 10 minutes .
Took some nice pictures .

The Escher exhibition was absolutely fantastic. Not just his artworks which were amazingly eye-bending but the whole exhibit experience by Nendo Studios that you walked through was designed to reflect as though you were inside Escher's 3D world. Loved it!

A great gallery. In good weather it s great to head out back especially if you ve got kids.

Also known as Ian Potter Centre, NGV is home to a large collection of paintings, sculptures, ancient artefacts, ceramics, etc, etc. Displays are rotated regularly and exhibitions (featuring international and australian artists) are held frequently at NGV.

Best part of NGV is that entrance is free (and only some exhibitions has a fee) so everyone can anjoy these works of art at little to no cost.

My grandsons love this place. The children's exhibitions are always hand's on and great fun.

Irrespective of the art and pieces on display, this is a must do if visiting Melbourne. The building itself is a masterpiece.

The triennial exhibition is a mind blowing three levels of installation, contemporary and existing exhibitions combining textures, sculpture, light and tech features, animations and cinematography. Truly gorgeous for kids and elderly alike. Spent 3 hrs there and time vanished! Great for sparking beginner art curiosity! Continuing until April 2021.

Good gallery, but definitely could do with some automation of the check and ticket sale process.
Would never want to go during peak periods due to long waits and little visibility of artwork.

It was really nice as I hadn't been there since the end of the 80s into the 90s. Very impressive!

went to the terracotta warriors today plus art enhibition using gunpowder. absolutely fabulous.

Pretty ordinary and incoherent collection - feels like a selection of entirely random bequeathments. Video installation not functioning. Significant portion of top floor given over to pictures of some chaps dogs - guessing book of exhibit would make great gift for someone you don't know too well who owns a dog.

What a great improvement, so much better than it was 20 years ago, worth taking a peak.

A gallery that you must visit when visiting Melbourne

As always this place never ceases to amaze. I did not go to the paid for section as the line was too long but I am sure it was worth the wait. Rather ventured around the expansive venue, which avails a plethora of art from different periods and genres. I m not a huge art buff, however whenever I go to the NGV I m never anything short of impressed, it s fun and interactive at times, and somber and reflective at others - which I assume is the ideal compromise for a gallery. I would definitely recommend going, but I m sure most of you probably have, but if you re visiting Melbourne, definitely plan a trip to the NGV.

I feel sense of Julian opie. I respect his modern art.

If you love arts.. This is a must visiting place in melb.

Wonderful gallery; however it has a distinct lack of photography.

Various free exhibitions with nice facilities. I easily spent 3 hours only for the free ones.

Brilliant gallery with fantastic exhibitions including Terracotta warriors

Beautiful building, always with interesting exhibitions and best of all: most exhibitions are free.