To help protect our community’s health against COVID-19 all visitors to the Victorian Artists Society galleries, including staff, students in art classes and artists involved in exhibitions, will need to be fully vaccinated and must provide a COVID-19 vaccine certificate or a valid medical exemption upon entry to the galleries. Read more here.
Plan your Visit
To help protect our community’s health against COVID-19, from 5 November 2021 all visitors to the Victorian Artists Society galleries, including staff, students in art classes and artists involved in exhibitions, will need to be fully vaccinated and must provide a COVID-19 vaccine certificate or a valid medical exemption upon entry to the galleries.
Five Art galleries
Our five beautifully restored galleries feature exhibitions by VAS Members and renowned Australian and international artists. Our exhibitions display a diverse range of mediums and styles.
The VAS Permanent Collection, displayed in the foyer is on rotation throughout the year. The collection features artwork by past VAS presidents, award winners and significant Australian artists.
Visit us to learn more about our iconic history, become a member or attend one of our many art classes and workshops.
Free Entry to the Public
The Victorian Artists Society galleries are open to the public for free entry.
OPening Hours
10am to 4pm weekdays
1pm to 4pm weekends.
We are closed on public holidays, unless advertised.
Map design by David Kaneen
By Public Transport
A 5 minute walk from Parliament Station, next to the Eye and Ear Hospital and across the road from St Patrick’s Cathedral.
Trams 11, 12 and 109 stop on the corner of Albert Street and Gisborne Street.
Access
There are 5 steps leading up to the entrance of the building. We have a lift to take visitors to the upper galleries and a disabled toilet.
By Car
1 hour meter parking is available along Albert Street, opposite the gallery. Parking is also available at the nearby Wilson Parking at 410 Albert St, East Melbourne.
FILM & PHOTOGRAPHY POLICY
Video filming, flash and tripod photography (including 'selfie sticks') are not permitted inside the galleries. If you wish to seek copyright approval to photograph a work of art for publication please contact the office on 03 9662 1484
Bag Policy
Bags other than handbags are required to be held safely at reception whilst visiting the galleries.
Acknowledgment of traditional owners.
We would like to pay our respects to the traditional owners of the land on which our building stands, their leaders, past, present and emerging.