Centre for Contemporary Photography, Melbourne

Name: Centre for Contemporary Photography
Address: 404 George St, Melbourne, 3065, Australia
Telephone: +61 3 9417 1549

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The Centre for Contemporary Photography, in Fitzroy, Melbourne, Victoria, is a venue for the exhibition of contemporary photo-based arts, providing a context for the enjoyment, education, understanding and appraisal of contemporary practice. ()

Established: 1986 (38 years ago)Coordinates: 37°47'50"S, 144°58'55"E

Address

404 George StCity of Yarra (Fitzroy)Melbourne 3065 Australia

Contact

+61 3 9417 1549

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Centre for Contemporary Photography open?

Centre for Contemporary Photography is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday closed
Wednesday 11 am - 6 pm
Thursday 11 am - 6 pm
Friday 11 am - 6 pm
Saturday 12 pm - 5 pm
Sunday 12 pm - 5 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Centre for Contemporary Photography?

Nearby attractions include Melbourne/Inner east, Melbourne (5 min walk), Smith Street Bazaar, Melbourne (6 min walk), Backwoods Gallery, Melbourne (6 min walk), Brunswick Street, Melbourne (6 min walk).

How to get to Centre for Contemporary Photography by public transport?

The nearest stations to Centre for Contemporary Photography:

Bus

Napier Street/Johnston Street • Lines: 200, 207 (3 min walk)
Smith Street/Johnston Street • Lines: 200, 207 (5 min walk)

Tram

Stop 20: Rose Street • Lines: 86, 86d (4 min walk)
Stop 20: Keele Street • Lines: 86 (4 min walk)

Train

Victoria Park (18 min walk)
Collingwood (21 min walk)