We went for the Ballarat International Foto Biennalle which, as usual, was very special. Much of the main program was displayed in the Art Gallery and the way it was curated was exemplary. Then went up to see the more permanent collection on the first floor. Very interesting. The staff were exceptionally helpful so highly recommend.

Punches above its weight. It may be a regional gallery, but it is fantastic! The building itself is lovely, the art collections are great, but the curation is really the standout. Clever themes for exhibitions give a real variety to what you experience, and the captions to works give a real sense f why they are displayed and what sort of collection the gallery has built up over 140 odd years. A real highlight of my trip to Ballarat.

We were not expecting such a wonderful art gallery outside of the big Australian cities. We were lucky enough to time our visit with the free guided tour which was very enjoyable and informative. We learnt a lot about both the art works and the history of the local area. The staff were all extremely helpful. One can easily spend 2+ hours here if exploring all the exhibits. And it's all for free!