Victorian Artists Society, Melbourne

Name: Victorian Artists Society
Address: 115 Victoria Parade, Melbourne, Australia
Telephone: +61 3 9662 1484

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The Victorian Artists Society, which can trace its establishment to 1856 in Melbourne, promotes artistic education, art classes and gallery hire exhibition in Australia. It was formed in March 1888 when the Victorian Academy of Arts and the Australian Artists' Association amalgamated. ()

Coordinates: 37°48'34"S, 144°58'35"E

Address

115 Victoria ParadeCity of Melbourne (East Melbourne)Melbourne Australia

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+61 3 9662 1484

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Victorian Artists Society – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Collins Place, Cooks' Cottage, St Patrick's Cathedral, Fitzroy Gardens.

~1970 ftSW
Shopping, Shopping centre
Collins Place, Melbourne
10 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Melbourne's bustling city center, Collins Place stands as a premier shopping and lifestyle destination. This sophisticated complex, situated at the prestigious 'Paris end' of Collins Street, combines high-end retail, fine dining,...
0.4 miSE
Historic home of James Cook's family
Cooks' Cottage, Melbourne
10 min walk • Cooks' Cottage, a charming historical site nestled in the heart of Melbourne's lush Fitzroy Gardens, stands as a tangible link to Australia's colonial past and the famed British explorer Captain James Cook. This quaint museum, originally built in 1755 by the parents of...
~220 ftS
Vast 19th-century Gothic cathedral
St Patrick's Cathedral, Melbourne
2 min walk • St. Patrick's Cathedral stands as a majestic beacon of faith in the heart of Melbourne, Australia. This Gothic Revival church, consecrated in 1897, is the tallest and, arguably, the most imposing church building in Australia.
~1680 ftSE
Park, Garden, Playground
Fitzroy Gardens, Melbourne
9 min walk • Nestled in the heart of East Melbourne, Fitzroy Gardens is a verdant oasis that provides a tranquil escape from the bustling city life. This picturesque garden, spread across 26 hectares, is a quintessential example of Victorian-era landscape design, complete with...
~580 ftS
Church
Lutheran Trinity Church, Melbourne
3 min walk • The Lutheran Trinity Church in East Melbourne, Australia, is a Lutheran heritage-listed church. It was built in 1874 and was added to the Victorian Heritage Register on 9 October 1974. The church is on Parliament Place, immediately to the south of St Patrick's Cathedral and east of Parliament House. Most church services are in German.
~1520 ftSW
Museum, History museum, Architecture
Old Treasury Building, Melbourne
8 min walk • The Old Treasury Building on Spring Street in Melbourne, built 1858-62 as a home for the Treasury Department of the Government of Victoria as well as the Governor In Council, now houses a range of functions, including a museum of Melbourne history, known as Old Treasury Building Museum.
~890 ftSW
Colonnaded Victorian parliament building
Parliament House, Melbourne
5 min walk • Parliament House is the meeting place of the Parliament of Victoria, one of the parliaments of the Australian states and territories. Located on Spring Street on the edge of the Hoddle Grid, the grand colonnaded front dominates the vista up Bourke Street.
~1690 ftS
Park, Garden, Sculpture
Treasury Gardens, Melbourne
9 min walk • The Treasury Gardens consist of 5.8 hectares on the south-eastern side of the Melbourne Central Business District, East Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.
~1320 ftW
Theater, Concerts and shows, Performing arts
Princess Theatre, Melbourne
7 min walk • The Princess Theatre, originally Princess's Theatre, is a 1452-seat theatre in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Established in 1854 and rebuilt in 1886 to a design by noted Melbourne architect William Pitt, it is the oldest surviving entertainment site on mainland Australia.
~1890 ftW
Theater, Concerts and shows, Performing arts
Her Majesty's Theatre, Melbourne
10 min walk • Her Majesty's Theatre is a 1,700 seat theatre in Melbourne's East End Theatre District, Australia. Built in 1886, it is located at 219 Exhibition Street, Melbourne.
~680 ftW
Sacred and religious sites, Synagogue
Melbourne City Synagogue, Melbourne
4 min walk • The East Melbourne Hebrew Congregation, also known as East Melbourne Shule, East Melbourne Synagogue, Melbourne City Synagogue or City of Melbourne Synagogue is a historically significant Jewish congregation in East Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Victorian Artists Society?

Nearby attractions include St Patrick's Cathedral, Melbourne (2 min walk), St Patrick’s Cathedral, Melbourne (2 min walk), St Peter's, Melbourne (2 min walk), Eastern Hill Fire Station, Melbourne (3 min walk).

How to get to Victorian Artists Society by public transport?

The nearest stations to Victorian Artists Society:

Tram

Stop 11: Albert Street • Lines: 109, 109d, 11, 12, 12d (1 min walk)
Stop 12: St Vincent's Plaza • Lines: 109, 109d, 11, 12, 12d, 30, 30d (3 min walk)

Bus

Eye & Ear Hospital/Victoria Parade • Lines: 303, 350 (2 min walk)
Australian Catholic University/Victoria Parade • Lines: 303, 350 (4 min walk)

Train

Parliament (6 min walk)
Jolimont (17 min walk)