The Potter Museum of Art is on the University of Melbourne campus in Parkville, at the corner of Swanston Street and Masson Road. Its exhibitions bring together art and ideas from Australia and beyond. Past exhibitions have included work by Indigenous artists, with thematic rooms, clear interpretive text and sound elements that invite close attention. The museum’s collection spans Australian, European and international Indigenous art, as well as classical art and archaeology. Admission is free, so you can drop in while exploring the campus.
A university art collection
The museum is part of the University of Melbourne campus in Parkville. Its holdings include Australian art in different media, European art, international Indigenous art, classical art and archaeology. The collection contains more than 14,000 works and is described as Australia’s largest university art collection.
Exhibitions change, so check the museum’s website before you go if you have a particular show in mind. Past displays have presented Indigenous artists and themes through works arranged in clearly defined rooms, with interpretive text and sound as part of the experience.
Taking time with an exhibition
Room-guide QR codes can provide more information as you move through a show. In exhibitions that use sound, pause to take in the audio alongside the artworks and text. Weekdays are a useful choice if you would prefer a quieter visit. The museum is free to enter, and its campus setting makes it easy to include with a walk around the University of Melbourne.
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Is the Potter Museum of Art free to enter?
Yes. Admission is free.
Where is the Potter Museum of Art?
It is on the University of Melbourne campus in Parkville, at the corner of Swanston Street and Masson Road.
What can you see at the museum?
Its collection includes Australian, European and international Indigenous art, classical art and archaeology. Exhibitions change over time.
Are there QR guides for exhibitions?
Room-guide QR codes have been available for additional exhibition information; check the displays during your visit.
