Must-see attractions in Fitzroy, Collingwood & Abbotsford

  • Abbotsford Convent

    Fitzroy, Collingwood & Abbotsford

    This former convent, dating back to 1863, is a rambling collection of ecclesiastical architecture that's home to a thriving arts community of galleries,…

  • Centre for Contemporary Photography

    Fitzroy, Collingwood & Abbotsford

    This not-for-profit centre exhibits contemporary photography across five gallery spaces. Shows traverse traditional techniques and the highly conceptual,…

  • Collingwood Children's Farm

    Fitzroy, Collingwood & Abbotsford

    The inner city melts away at this rustic riverside retreat that’s much beloved, and not just by children. There are frolicking farm animals that kids can…

  • Edinburgh Gardens

    Fitzroy, Collingwood & Abbotsford

    Established European elms line the tranquil walking paths of this 140-year-old parkland. A short walk from the main strip of North Fitzroy, these gardens…

  • Backwoods Gallery

    Fitzroy, Collingwood & Abbotsford

    Set up in 2010 by a team of Melbourne street artists, Backwoods Gallery promotes and exhibits works by mostly Australian artists – with a focus on urban…

  • Alcaston Gallery

    Fitzroy, Collingwood & Abbotsford

    Set in an imposing boom-style terrace, the Alcaston showcases international and Australian art, with a focus on the work of living Indigenous Australian…

  • James Makin Gallery

    Fitzroy, Collingwood & Abbotsford

    Set in an inspiring converted warehouse in the backstreets of Collingwood, the James Makin Gallery showcases innovative contemporary works by a largely…

  • Collingwood Farmers Market

    Fitzroy, Collingwood & Abbotsford

    This monthly farmers market, held right by the river, has everything from organic wild mushrooms and roses to freshly baked sourdough and tempting cheese…

  • Australian Galleries

    Fitzroy, Collingwood & Abbotsford

    Around since 1956s, this gallery in the backstreets of Collingwood showcases contemporary Australian art with monthly changing exhibitions. Across the…

  • Gertrude Glasshouse

    Fitzroy, Collingwood & Abbotsford

    Satellite of the Gertrude Contemporary gallery in Preston, this architecturally designed, versatile project space gives artists undertaking the gallery's…

  • Carlton Brewhouse

    Fitzroy, Collingwood & Abbotsford

    Foster’s beer-brewing empire runs 1½-hour tours of its Abbotsford operations, where you’ll encounter enormous 30m-wide vats of beer and a superfast…

  • Keith Haring Mural

    Fitzroy, Collingwood & Abbotsford

    Anyone with an interest in street art will want to check out this Keith Haring mural, painted by the late New York artist on his visit in 1984. It adorns…

  • Sutton Gallery

    Fitzroy, Collingwood & Abbotsford

    Housed in a simple, unassuming warehouse space entered off Greeves St, this gallery is known for championing challenging new work.

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