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National Gallery of VictoriavsMelbourne Museum
Both National Gallery of Victoria and Melbourne Museum are endorsed by reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Melbourne Museum ranks significantly better than National Gallery of Victoria. Melbourne Museum scores 92 with accolades from 9 reviews including Time Out, Frommer's and Lonely Planet.
National Gallery of Victoria
Fodor's
Michelin Guide
Travel + Leisure
Condé Nast Traveler Travel + Leisure
The Guardian
Frommer's
Independent
180 St. Kilda Road, Melbourne, Victoria 8004
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Fodor's "This massive, moat-encircled, bluestone-and-concrete edifice houses works from renowned international painters, including Picasso, Renoir, and van Gogh." Full review
Michelin Guide 3 Stars
"A must." Full review
Travel + Leisure "The National Gallery of Victoria is not only the oldest public art museum in Australia, it is also one of its most impressive." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "Give us the big picture.
When the National Gallery of Victoria's collection became too vast, the NGV, as it's called, was able to move its Australian works to a new, purpose-built space,..." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Australia's oldest museum, the NGV: International houses an impressive collection of artworks from around the world, and hosts major international traveling exhibitions"
Melbourne Travel Guide
August 16, 2021
The Guardian "Its exhibitions are exciting, accessible and weave in lesser-known artists and designers among giants including Picasso and Alexander McQueen...NGV Friday Nights are always fun, with pop-up bars "
Frommer's "The NGV International is a showcase for Australia’s finest collections of international art." Full review
Independent "The National Gallery of Victoria (free to enter) claims one of Australia’s most distinguished public art collections, spread over two buildings on opposite sides of the Yarra River"
Melbourne Museum Fodor's
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Lonely Planet Travel + Leisure
On the Grid Michelin Guide
Time Out Time Out Condé Nast Traveler Travel + Leisure Show All Reviews
11 Nicholson St, Carlton, Melbourne, Victoria 3001
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Fodor's "A spectacular, postmodern building (in Carlton Gardens) houses displays of the varied cultures around Australia and the Pacific Islands." Full review
Concierge "This modernist monolith with the sail-like roof is the largest museum in the Southern Hemisphere, so allow a few hours to do it justice."
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A highlight is the world's first "living forest gallery."
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"This museum provides a grand sweep of Victoria’s natural and cultural histories, with exhibitions covering everything." Full review
Travel + Leisure "This vast museum is the largest in the southern hemisphere; it houses a living temperate rainforest and galleries dedicated to natural history and evolution." Full review
On the Grid "Dinosaurs, taxidermy, open-air forest and Indigenous Australia stories - an impressive cover of natural and cultural histories. There’s even an IMAX on site too! " Full review
Michelin Guide 2 Stars
"This science and natural history museum houses dinosaur skeletons and small-scale model trams, all thrown together in cheerful disarray." Full review
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Don't miss the Forest Gallery, a tropical forest recreated outside.
Time Out "Melbourne Museum has expanded to include a gallery designed for very young children from babies to five-year-olds, setting a new standard in early childhood learning." Full review
Time Out "A glorious, sprawling space filled with themed displays, interactive areas, Imax cinemas, postmodern art and no end of surprises." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "At this museum, the city’s history, stretching back thousands of years, unfolds at great lengths within a contemporary structure." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Situated in the beautiful Carlton Gardens, Melbourne Museum is a natural history museum, and so much more"
Melbourne Travel Guide
August 16, 2021
