French Impressionism at NGV
Melbourne Winter Masterpieces
Experience the hallmarks of Impressionism in late 19th-century France at the NGV’s new blockbuster exhibition.
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July 22-25, 2025 | 4 Days
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Christopher Menz. View full bio >
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Melbourne (3 nights),
A detailed itinerary will be published closer to the tour departure date, generally 12 months prior. Register your interest to receive a copy.
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A $1,000 AUD non-refundable deposit will be required per person to confirm your booking on tour.
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3 nights’ accommodation in centrally located hotels. All breakfasts, 2 lunches and 1 dinner. Premium tickets to 1 performance. Services of an expert tour leader and an experienced tour manager throughout. All ground transport, entrance fees and tipping.
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Maximum of 16 places. Please register your interest in joining the tour.
Please note: registering your interest does not guarantee you a place on the tour.
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Grade One. This tour is appropriate for travellers in good health with good mobility.
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BRIEF ITINERARY
Day 1: Meet in the hotel in the early afternoon, followed by an introductory lecture with your tour leader. Dinner is enjoyed at Pure South Dining overlooking the Yarra River. (D)
Day 2: We begin today with a before-hours tour of the NGV’s French Impressionism exhibition, developed by the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. Lunch is enjoyed at the Gallery’s Garden Restaurant, before taking in the NGV’s Kimono exhibition, examining the enduring and influential design lexicon of one of Japan’s most iconic garments. Tonight we take in the MTC’s Mother Play, fresh from its 2024 Broadway triumph starring Sigrid Thornton. (B, L)
Day 3: This morning we take a private tour through the Lyon Housemuseum, a hybrid residence and contemporary art museum located in the leafy Melbourne suburb of Kew. Lunch is then enjoyed in a Fitzroy favourite, before the afternoon is spent at the newly reopened Potter Museum of Art featuring their landmark exhibition 65,000 Years: A Short History of Australian Art. (B, L)
Day 4: We conclude our time in Melbourne at The Ian Potter Centre: NGV Australia, located at Federation Square, where we explore the Martin Grant exhibition. This NGV-exclusive exhibition will celebrate the work of Australian-born contemporary fashion designer Martin Grant, drawing together garments, drawings, paintings, photographs and installations. The tour concludes after our visit, followed by early afternoon departures. (B)
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