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Explore one of the many galleries in the Goldfields, such as Ballarat Fine Art Gallery, the Bendigo Art Gallery or Castlemaine’s Art Gallery and Historical Museum. Among these exhibitions you’ll find an extensive collection of Australian art from the late 18th and 19th centuries to cutting-edge contemporary art and collections of Australian art works and historical items from the district’s past.

Ballarat Fine Art Gallery
40 Lydiard Street
Ballarat

Bendigo Art Gallery

Castlemaine Art Gallery and Historical Museum
14 Lyttleton Street
Castlemaine

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10 comments


  1. 10 mary kerr
    Aug 12th, 2008 at 9:02 pm

    Historically situated in Ballarat the Ballarat Fine Art Gallery houses the original Eureka flag in all its glory. The story of the Eureka Rebellion itself back in 1854 demonstrates the beginning of democracy. Whilst in the area why not visit other historical sites like the Eureka Stockade or Sovereign Hill and the Gold museum? All within a short distance from each other. If you are a lover of history and want to explore the Gold Rush region, start at any of the place mentioned, feel the warmth, touch the gold.

  2. 9 Paul van Hekken
    Aug 5th, 2008 at 11:01 pm

    Lovely Place to be is victoria for me.
    Laugh;Kookaburra! Laugh,Kookaburra! the aussie Life must be.
    Paul******

  3. 8 leslye thies
    Aug 4th, 2008 at 12:54 pm

    This is one of the best Art Galleries in regional Victoria and in Australia. The exhibitions are first class and the space is lovely.

  4. 7 trevor white
    Aug 1st, 2008 at 5:06 pm

    What a great weekend escape. Its possible to get to all galleries over a weekend.
    They are a human scale and full of local history

  5. 6 peter freund
    Jul 17th, 2008 at 1:06 pm

    Ballarat Fine Art Gallery
    A regional gallery that punches well above its weight - the Ballarat gallery has a stunning collection and shows it off really well. The building is as impressive as the artworks inside - a purpose built art gallery which has evolved over time so that artworks are shown in spaces appropriate to their era. The temporary exhibition program is great - always changing and stimulating - and then there’s the Eureak Flag as well

  6. 5 jane cowles
    Jul 9th, 2008 at 1:45 pm

    The Ballarat Fine Art Gallery is the oldest regional art gallery in Australia and since it opened in 1890 it has continued to acquire Australian Art and therefore has one of the most comprehensive collections of Australian art in the country. It is situated in one of the best preserved Victorian era streets and always has wonderful temporary exhibitions to see.

  7. 4 Nicole Gillard
    Jun 12th, 2008 at 4:25 pm

    There’s always something different to enjoy at Australia’s largest and oldest regional art gallery, located in the heart of the city’s Arts and Heritage precinct. There’s a busy program of visiting exhibitions, concerts and talks, as well as the display of the Gallery’s stunning collection of Australian art and the original Eureka Flag.

  8. 3 BROOKE
    May 29th, 2008 at 3:19 pm

    this is a must see breathtaking

  9. 2 Ange Kenos
    May 18th, 2008 at 6:53 pm

    I could not believe my eyes. I was truly amazed

  10. 1 Bridson Gruen
    May 15th, 2008 at 11:20 am

    I voted for a three star rating but it only gave two stars. The painters and sculptors are quite sensational, especially at Shed 47 gallery.

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