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The first major gallery devoted exclusively to Australian art.

The Ian Potter Centre: NGV Australia · Federation Square

Australianart collection

About this place

The city identifies this as the world’s first major gallery dedicated exclusively to Australian art.

The record

Comparison: Major galleries devoted exclusively to Australian art.

Distinct from NGV International in St Kilda Road. The qualifier major is the publisher’s, not a measured size threshold.

Visiting

Check the linked visitor information for current opening, entry and booking arrangements.

Access requirements and opening arrangements should be checked with the operator. Occasion tags are editorial suggestions. They do not certify accessibility or opening hours.

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Sources

Sources checked 23 September 2026. A publisher’s claim is attributed; it is not a complete independent survey.