Vault Sculpture, Melbourne

Name: Vault Sculpture
Address: Grant St, Melbourne, Australia

#229 among attractions in Melbourne

Monuments and statues, Public art, Sculpture

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Vault is a public sculpture located in Melbourne, Australia. The work of sculptor Ron Robertson-Swann, Vault is an abstract, minimalist sculpture built of large thick flat polygonal sheets of prefabricated steel, assembled in a way that suggests dynamic movement. It is painted yellow. ()

Completed: 1978 (46 years ago)Coordinates: 37°49'34"S, 144°58'5"E

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Grant StCity of Melbourne (Southbank)Melbourne Australia

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Day trips

Vault Sculpture – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: National Gallery of Victoria, Shrine of Remembrance, Eureka Skydeck 88, Princes Bridge.

~1270 ftN
Australian and international art museum
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
7 min walk • The National Gallery of Victoria (NGV), situated in the heart of Melbourne, Australia, stands as a beacon of art and culture. As the oldest public art gallery in Australia, founded in 1861, this museum has grown to be a cherished institution, holding a vast collection...
0.4 miSE
World War I shrine and memorial complex
Shrine of Remembrance, Melbourne
11 min walk • The Shrine of Remembrance stands as a poignant memorial in the heart of Melbourne, Australia, honoring the men and women of Victoria who served in World War I. Inaugurated in 1934, this stately monument has since broadened its dedication to include all Australians who...
~1950 ftNW
Skyscraper, Observation decks and towers, View point
Eureka Skydeck 88, Melbourne
10 min walk • Rising above the bustling cityscape of Melbourne, Australia, the Eureka Skydeck 88 is a towering testament to modern architecture and design. Located in the Eureka Tower, a skyscraper that pierces the sky at a staggering height of 297 meters, the Skydeck 88 is named...
0.5 miN
Bridge
Princes Bridge, Melbourne
12 min walk • Spanning the Yarra River in the heart of Melbourne, Princes Bridge serves as a vital connection between the city's bustling central business district and the arts precinct of Southbank. This historic bridge, which has become an iconic part of Melbourne's landscape, is...
0.4 miN
Cycling, Bike path, Trail
Capital City Trail, Melbourne
12 min walk • The Capital City Trail is a vibrant urban bike path that encircles the heart of Melbourne, Australia, offering both locals and visitors a unique way to experience the city's diverse landscapes. This well-maintained circuit stretches for approximately 29 kilometers...
~1490 ftN
Music and shows, Nightlife, Music venue
Arts Centre Melbourne, Melbourne
8 min walk • Arts Centre Melbourne, a beacon of culture nestled in the heart of Southbank, stands as a premier destination for performing arts enthusiasts visiting Australia's cultural capital. This iconic complex, with its distinctive spire soaring above the cityscape, is a hub...
~1870 ftSE
Memorial
Australian Turkish Friendship Memorial, Melbourne
10 min walk • The Australian Turkish Friendship Memorial is a war memorial in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, located in Kings Domain on Birdwood Avenue. It was built to mark Anzac Day's centennial anniversary and as a tribute to Australian-Turkish relations.
~1950 ftNE
Park, Garden
Queen Victoria Gardens, Melbourne
10 min walk • The Queen Victoria Gardens are Melbourne's memorial to Queen Victoria. Located on 4.8 hectares opposite the Victorian Arts Centre and National Gallery of Victoria, bounded by St Kilda Road, Alexandra Avenue and Linlithgow Avenue.
0.4 miNE
Park, Garden
Alexandra Gardens, Melbourne
12 min walk • The Alexandra Gardens are located on the south bank of the Yarra River, opposite Federation Square and the Melbourne Central Business District, in Victoria, Australia.
0.4 miN
Music and shows, Nightlife, Music venue
Hamer Hall, Melbourne
11 min walk • Hamer Hall is a 2,466 seat concert hall, the largest indoor venue at Arts Centre Melbourne, used for orchestra and contemporary music performances.
0.5 miE
Music and shows, Nightlife, Music venue
Sidney Myer Music Bowl, Melbourne
12 min walk • The Sidney Myer Music Bowl is an outdoor bandshell performance venue in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. It is located in the lawns and gardens of Kings Domain on Lithgow Avenue close to the Arts Centre and the Southbank entertainment precinct.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Vault Sculpture?

Nearby attractions include Australian Centre for Contemporary Art, Melbourne (2 min walk), Southbank Theatre, Melbourne (4 min walk), Melbourne Recital Centre, Melbourne (4 min walk), Victoria Barracks, Melbourne (4 min walk).

How to get to Vault Sculpture by public transport?

The nearest stations to Vault Sculpture:

Tram

Stop 18: Grant Street • Lines: 1 (2 min walk)
Stop 17: Grant Street - Police Memorial • Lines: 16, 16d, 3, 3a, 5, 6, 64, 64d, 67, 67d, 6d, 72 (5 min walk)

Bus

Victorian College of the Arts/Southbank Boulevard • Lines: 605 (5 min walk)
Kavanagh Street/Southbank Boulevard • Lines: 605 (7 min walk)

Train

Flinders Street (15 min walk)
Southern Cross (26 min walk)