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MOTHER: Stories from the NGV Collection Free Tour

Tours
Free
Tours
Free

Dates

27 March 2026 – 12 July 2026
Thursdays 2pm – 3pm
Sundays 12:30pm – 1:30pm

The depiction of mother and child is one of the oldest and most enduring themes in art history. From ancient cave paintings and Egyptian tombs to Renaissance frescos and contemporary depictions, artists have long engaged with the complex experiences of motherhood.

On Thursdays and Sundays, you can enjoy a free tour of MOTHER: Stories from the NGV Collection, led by an NGV guide.

Cost: Free
Meet: Guided Tour meeting point, Ground Level.

Booking is not required, capacity limits apply.

Image credit: Donna Bailey Lush 2002. National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne. Purchased with funds arranged by Loti Smorgon for Contemporary Australian Photography, 2006 © Donna Bailey