Since its establishment in 1896 the Gallery has amassed a magnificent collection of 19th and 20th century Australian and European paintings and decorative arts, including 18th and 19th century English porcelain, British art pottery, colonial Australian silver, as well as contemporary Australian paintings, prints, sculpture and ceramics. A particular focus of the collection is early images of the Geelong region.

The Gallery’s outstanding collection includes many works of national significance such as Eugène von Guérard’s View of Geelong (1856) and Frederick McCubbin’s A bush burial (1890).

The Geelong Gallery aims to be impactful through its three pillars:

1. The Geelong Gallery will deliver artistic and cultural advancement for the community thus making Geelong a more liveable City;

2. The Geelong Gallery will bring economic benefit to the region through tourism arising from its exhibitions and events; and

3. The Geelong Gallery will provide life-long and inclusive learning opportunities for students and for the wider community.

Geelong Gallery provides a variety of spaces suitable for functions accommodating small and intimate events to larger celebrations. Our events spaces can accommodate groups from 12 to 300+ people. The Gallery suits stand-up cocktail functions, seated events, intimate gatherings, meetings or lectures.

For more information, download our Venue hire brochure.

Commercial photoshoot hire

Half day $500*

Full day $1000*

*Gallery site permission is required for copyright reasons

Geelong Gallery offers an exceptional exhibitions program that affirms our commitment to artistic excellence and to the delivery of programs that offer opportunities for widely inclusive, life-long learning. We promote integrity, respect and teamwork in our business and as an employer, we are committed to providing equal opportunities and a positive work environment.

There are no positions being advertised at this time.

Volunteer opportunities exist for motivated and reliable people to assist the Gallery team in a number of ways, find out more.