Shepparton Art Museum (SAM), located on Yorta Yorta Country in North Central Victoria, is one of Australia's outstanding regional art museums. Showcasing its exhibitions and collection in new and exciting ways, the museum is a vibrant, inclusive art museum that inspires creativity, forges meaningful connections, and celebrates the unique stories of the Goulburn Valley region.
Established in 1936, the Shepparton Art Museum Collection is recognised and celebrated as one of regional Australia's most significant collections of Australian ceramics, alongside a growing collection of works by Indigenous artists, historic and contemporary paintings, prints and works on paper. Now residing on the bank of Lake Victoria in a state-of-the-art, purpose-built facility, the Shepparton Art Museum presents a dynamic program of exhibitions that are designed to be locally relevant and engage with global contemporary ideas.
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Today: 10:00–16:00
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Caters for people with sufficient mobility to climb a few steps but who would benefit from fixtures to aid balance. (This includes people using walking frames and mobility aids)
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Free Wifi
Welcomes and assists people who have challenges with learning, communication, understanding and behaviour. (includes people with autism, intellectual disability, Down syndrome, acquired brain injury (ABI), dyslexia and dementia)
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Magnificent lake, lots of ducks and other birds, well constructed walkway over the water, complete with many benches to stop and absorb as well as eating areas under pleasant structures!
Wonderful cafe/restaurant with wide glass view of the lake, genuinely welcoming waiters/ waitresses that seem to all live working there. Nice range of tasteful snacks, drinks and meals that provide very clever variety to the typical menu.
Huge art studio with great music that covers most genres which is jointly wired to play in the information centre downstairs.
The Information Centre carefully constructed open (not crammed) displays downstairs is put together with passion & the two ladies staffing today, obviously have that passion.
They are to me a credit beyond the standard employee. The enjoyment after receiving the trip desires that you give, and their willingness to create for you, experiences to live, of district localities they pass on their vast knowledge of places to see, designed to fit your itinerary.
A number of fun novelties @ the infocentre are available for purchase like Grandmas beers, historical colourful books are available as well as nice clothing and some quality jams! A trip here will certainly not bring any tears!
Elysia L
Google review
Delightful art museum punching above it's weight in a regional town.
The Woman and Child sculpture by Sam Jinks is a must-see and admired in-person to truly appreciate how gorgeous it is.
The children's gallery is interactive and fun for kids, and spotting the Shepparton Moooving Art cows are always a delight.
Jennifer Phillips
Google review
Lovely gallery to visit. Great coffee in the cafe. Great to see them championing local artists. Was particularly taken with this triptych by Philip Hickingbotham. Would love to see more of his work.
Raphaela Amanda Joe
Google review
Kind employees, very welcoming. The place even have augmented reality arts in display. Plus a very impressive realistic art piece. Very interesting, there is also a cafe inside. Good air conditioning. Free entry
Simon Harris
Google review
A nice regional art museum with some nice pieces by local and other artists. Worth visiting.