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 road is its stock room, with a huge and varied collection (also open 10am to 6pm).


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Nearby Fitzroy, Collingwood & Abbotsford attractions

1. James Makin Gallery

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

2. Gertrude Glasshouse

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

3. Alcaston Gallery

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

4. Fitzroy Gardens

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The city drops away suddenly just east of Spring St, giving way to Melbourne’s beautiful backyard, Fitzroy Gardens. The park's stately avenues are lined…

5. St Patrick’s Cathedral

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Designed by William Wardell, Melbourne's Catholic cathedral is among the world's finest examples of Gothic Revival architecture and the largest church…

6. Keith Haring Mural

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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…

7. Cooks' Cottage

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Built in 1755, this humble family cottage lays claim to being the oldest building in Australia, but that's sidestepping the fact that it was shipped from…

8. Conservatory

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This 1930s Spanish-mission-style greenhouse showcases vibrant floral displays that change five times a year.