National Gallery of Victoria
Overview
Australia's oldest and largest art gallery, founded in the gold rush decade. The waterwall entrance leads to Rembrandt, Tiepolo's Banquet of Cleopatra, the largest stained glass ceiling in the world by Leonard French, and a strong Asian and indigenous Australian collection. NGV Triennial draws summer crowds.
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