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Bendigo Art Gallery Established in 1887, Bendigo Art Gallery is Australia's largest and one of its oldest regional art galleries. The Gallery is currently closed for redevelopment.
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While closed, we're delivering an active program of events and activations across Bendigo. Bendigo Art Gallery is one of the oldest and largest regional galleries in Australia, established in 1887. Bendigo Art Gallery's collection is extensive, with an emphasis on contemporary Australian art and a strong collection of 19th century European art and Australian art from the 1800s. The collection includes painting, sculpture, ceramics, decorative arts, photography, works on paper, and Australian art, including work by artists such as Patricia Piccinini, Bill Henson, Dale Frank, Jan Nelson, Fiona Hall, Emily Kame Kngwarreye, Kit Webster, and Ben Armstrong. Over the last decade, Bendigo Art Gallery has cemented its reputation for presenting innovative international exhibitions alongside a dynamic and varied suite of public programs and events. Bendigo Art Gallery attracts a diverse audience from metropolitan Melbourne, and from across Victoria and Australia. Follow us on Instagram


Opening hours
Open 10am - 5pm seven days including public holidays (closed Christmas Day)

Entry is free

Wheelchair access available, please request via reception 03 5434 6088. Bendigo Art Gallery reserves the right to remove any content that violates this Acceptable Use Statement, the Bendigo Art Gallery Social Media Policy or any associated policy.

Teachers and students, this one is for you! Discover art, history, and storytelling with a school group tour and worksho...
21/10/2026

Teachers and students, this one is for you!

Discover art, history, and storytelling with a school group tour and workshop at Bendigo Art Gallery at Bendigo Town Hall.

Explore ‘Rosie Deacon: Thrifty Swifty’, a vibrant and immersive installation celebrating colour, kitsch, and Australia's unique flora and fauna. Then step into ‘Heart of the City: Selected Works from Bendigo's History’, where artworks and historical objects reveal the people and stories that shaped our city.

All programs are free of charge and tailored to suit the age, learning needs, and experience levels of each group.

Visit the link below to learn more and book your visit.

https://www.bendigoregion.com.au/bendigo-art-gallery/bag-events/school-group-tour-bendigo-art-gallery-at-bendigo-town-hall

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Installation view of 'Rosie Deacon: Thrifty Swifty', Bendigo Town Hall, Bendigo Art Gallery, 2026. Photo: Leon Schoots.

Installation view of ' Heart of the City: Selected Works from Bendigo's History ', Bendigo Town Hall, Bendigo Art Gallery, 2026. Photo: Leon Schoots.

Detail, detail, detail. Every corner reveals another detail. Experience it in person at Bendigo Art Gallery at Bendigo T...
20/10/2026

Detail, detail, detail. Every corner reveals another detail.

Experience it in person at Bendigo Art Gallery at Bendigo Town Hall and immerse yourself in a rich tapestry of colour, form and fascinating creatures.

Open Thursday to Sunday, 10am-4pm

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Installation view of 'Rosie Deacon: Thrifty Swifty', Bendigo Town Hall, Bendigo Art Gallery, 2026. Photo: Leon Schoots.

“All things are ready, if our minds be so.” In their contemporary reimagining of the Battle of Agincourt, Back to Back T...
18/10/2026

“All things are ready, if our minds be so.”

In their contemporary reimagining of the Battle of Agincourt, Back to Back Theatre brings a fresh perspective to Shakespeare’s timeless story of Henry V’s improbable victory on French soil.

Visit Bendigo Art Gallery at Bendigo Town Hall and experience 'CHARGE! Agincourt', a dynamic new collaboration between Australia’s acclaimed Back to Back Theatre and ACMI.

Thursday to Sunday, 10am to 4pm.
Bookings are not required. Screenings begin every 30 minutes, on the hour and half-hour, with each screening running for 23 minutes.

https://www.bendigoregion.com.au/bendigo-art-gallery/exhibitions/charge-agincourt-by-back-to-back-theatre

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Installation view, ‘CHARGE! Agincourt by Back to Back Theatre’, Bendigo Town Hall, Bendigo Art Gallery, 2026. Photo: Leon Schoots.

Calling all LEGO® lovers! Join Brickman for an exciting hands-on challenge where families, friends and teams can build, ...
16/10/2026

Calling all LEGO® lovers!

Join Brickman for an exciting hands-on challenge where families, friends and teams can build, create and compete together. Whether you're a master builder or just love getting creative, this interactive experience is designed for all ages.

Saturday 24 October 2026
9am, 10:30am and 12pm
Admission: Members $15 | Non-members $35 (entry to the exhibition is not included)

Head to Discovery Centre Bendigo or via link in our bio for more info and booking.

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Ryan “Brickman” McNaught. Photo: Leon Schoots (1)

Ryan “Brickman” McNaught at Discovery. May 2026. Photo: supplied (2)

Known as "the people's hall", Bendigo Town Hall has stood at the heart of the city for more than a century. From its gra...
15/10/2026

Known as "the people's hall", Bendigo Town Hall has stood at the heart of the city for more than a century. From its grand architecture to its richly detailed interior, the building reflects the talent and vision of artisans, craftspeople, and the community that helped shape it.

Explore its fascinating history in our latest blog post, ‘The Bendigo Town Hall: A Brief Timeline’.

https://www.bendigoregion.com.au/bendigo-art-gallery/blogs/the-bendigo-town-hall-a-brief-timeline
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Bendigo Town Hall c1873. Unknown photographer. Source: State Library of Victoria.

Bendigo Town Hall, 1861, photographed by Benjamin Pierce Batchelder. Source: State Library of Victoria.

Interior of Bendigo Town Hall during painting and decorating, 1902. Unknown photographer. Source: F. W. Pinnell family.

Victorian Parliament in Bendigo Town Hall, 2012. Picture by Jim Aldersey, Bendigo Advertiser.

The freshly painted Progress Pride flag outside Bendigo Town Hall, 2022. Source: Bendigo Pride Festival

Visit Bendigo Art Gallery at Bendigo Town Hall and uncover the stories, people, and events that shaped Bendigo into the ...
14/10/2026

Visit Bendigo Art Gallery at Bendigo Town Hall and uncover the stories, people, and events that shaped Bendigo into the city it is today. Through artworks and historic objects from Bendigo Art Gallery and the City of Greater Bendigo’s Civic Collection, discover the rich history and character of this ever-evolving regional centre.

Join our Gallery Guides every Thursday and Friday from 2pm to 2:30pm for a complimentary guided experience that will enrich your visit and reveal the stories behind the works on display.

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Installation view, ‘Heart of the city: selected works from Bendigo's history’, Bendigo Town Hall, Bendigo Art Gallery, 2026. Photo: Leon Schoots.

How many Swift Parrots have you spotted in ‘Rosie Deacon: Thrifty Swifty’? Experience Bendigo Art Gallery at Bendigo Tow...
05/10/2026

How many Swift Parrots have you spotted in ‘Rosie Deacon: Thrifty Swifty’?

Experience Bendigo Art Gallery at Bendigo Town Hall, on display until 13 December 2026. Open Thursday to Sunday, 10am-4pm.

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Installation view of 'Rosie Deacon: Thrifty Swifty', Bendigo Town Hall, Bendigo Art Gallery, 2026. Photo: Leon Schoots.

01/10/2026

Now opening, Bendigo Art Gallery at Bendigo Town Hall. 
On display until 13 December 2026: ‘Rosie Deacon: Thrifty Swifty’, ‘CHARGE! Agincourt by Back to Back Theatre’ and ‘Heart of the city: selected works from Bendigo’s history’

If you're wandering through Bendigo and enjoying Bloom After Dark around Pall Mall and the Conservatory Gardens, don't f...
21/09/2026

If you're wandering through Bendigo and enjoying Bloom After Dark around Pall Mall and the Conservatory Gardens, don't forget to stop by View Street and say hello to 'Quasi' by Ronnie van Hout.

'Quasi' is now illuminated, offering a whole new perspective on the iconic artwork as it watches over the city after dark.

Created by renowned contemporary artist Ronnie van Hout, 'Quasi' is an uncanny, larger-than-life fusion of the artist’s hand and face. From its perch on the rooftop of 73 View Street Bendigo, the monumental sculpture quietly watches over the transformation of the Gallery during its major redevelopment.

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Ronnie van Hout, 'Quasi', 2016. steel, polystyrene, resin, synthetic polymer paint. Photo: Bendigo Art Gallery (2, 3), Leon Schoots (3, 4).

Address

42 View Street
Bendigo, VIC
3550

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 5pm
Tuesday 10am - 5pm
Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm
Sunday 10am - 5pm

Telephone

+61354346088

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