French Impressionism from the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston is on display at NGV International, 180 St Kilda Road, Melbourne.
The exhibition is open between 10am and 5pm daily from 6 June to 5 October 2025.
Getting here – directions & parking

It’s free to enter the NGV and see the Collection but visitors need to buy a ticket to attend the French Impressionism exhibition.
You can book tickets:

• Online
• Over the phone by calling +61 3 8620 2222 (9am–5pm, daily)
• In-person at the NGV.

Ticket prices:

• Adult $43
• Child (5–15 years) $19
• Children (under 5 years) free, no ticket required
• Concession (Seniors card discount Wednesdays only) $39
• Family (2 adults and up to 3 children) $99
• NGV Member Adult $38
• NGV Member Child (5–15 years) $15
• NGV Member Family $93

Exhibition tickets have a time listed for you to enter the French Impressionism exhibition. Once you have entered the exhibition you can stay for as long as you wish, or until the Gallery closes at 5pm. Children of all ages are warmly welcomed in the exhibition, and children under 5 years can enter for free.

The NGV recognises the Companion Card and the Carer Card.
Companion Card holders receive concession priced tickets to all exhibitions and programs for themselves, and a complimentary ticket for their companion. Complimentary tickets for the companions can be collected from the Information Desk on Ground Level and do not need to be booked in advance even if tickets are sold out for that session.
Carer Card holders receive concession priced tickets to all exhibitions and programs.

French Impressionism is on display on the Ground Level of NGV International. The entrance to NGV International is on street level and has an automatic door.
There is a lift from the Arts Centre Melbourne car park to the NGV International entrance.
The exhibition and all public areas in the NGV, including the Gallery Kitchen, Garden Restaurant and NGV design store, are wheelchair accessible.

Wheelchairs are available for free hire from the Information Desk. We recommend booking before your visit:
Book online
Phone +61 3 8620 2222

A motorised scooter is available for free hire. We recommend booking it before your visit.
Phone +61 3 8620 2222
Email ngvenquiries@ngv.vic.gov.au

There are accessible and gender-neutral bathrooms on all levels of NGV International.
Baby change facilities are available with a dedicated parents’ room which provides a quiet space for families plus private feeding space and a microwave.
View NGV International Map
A Changing Places bathroom is located nearby approximately 300 metres from NGV International at Arts Centre Melbourne’s Hamer Hall

Accredited assistance dogs are welcome at the NGV.
Please ensure your assistance dog is wearing their jacket or harness while at the Gallery.

Access aids including self-regulation fidget devices, magnifying sheets and coloured overlays are available for free hire.
We recommend booking before your visit.
Book online
Phone +61 3 8620 2222

The French Impressionism exhibition includes over 100 paintings and prints from the Impressionist era.
Some artworks depict nudity.

The exhibition is located on the Ground Level, on your left-hand side as you enter from the main entrance.
The exhibition follows a set path.
The sensory map shows the locations of audiovisual content, sensory elements and seating, and can help you prepare for your visit.

Download the sensory map

View Sensory Guide

If you need assistance exiting quickly, please see a security team member. All security team members are first aid trained.

Many of the exhibition spaces are presented in the style of a 19th-century home interior with coloured wallpapered walls, carpets and ornate furniture.

Gallery spaces are air-conditioned and are between 20 and 24 degrees Celsius.

A range of seating options are available inside the exhibition including bench seats and a variety of antique furniture items which can all be sat upon.
Lightweight fold-out stools are available for free hire from the Information Desk and can be taken into the exhibition spaces.

The event series NGV Friday Nights offers evening access to the French Impressionism exhibition and dining, bars and live performances each Friday of the exhibition period. You will need an NGV Friday Nights ticket to attend these events.

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A Deaf-led tour of French Impressionism in Auslan is presented during the NGV Friday Nights series. Booking is required.
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Your ticket includes access to the Friday Nights event and we welcome you to stay and connect with other Auslan users following the tour.

Auslan interpretation of other events is available upon request.
Please email your request to programs@ngv.vic.gov.au, allowing a minimum of one week’s notice.
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Relaxed sessions are an opportunity for visitors who would benefit from a quieter Gallery experience to access the exhibition with fewer people and reduced sensory stimuli. This may include people with neurodivergence, disability, dementia, mental health or chronic illness. All ages are welcome. Booking is required.
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A tour featuring audio description of exhibition highlights is presented during a Relaxed Session.
Booking is required.
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Access the artwork labels online on your device and adjust them to suit your viewing needs.
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For more resources and information about accessible facilities and services for your visit to the NGV visit ngv.melbourne/access

For further enquiries about how the Gallery can support your access requirements, please contact our team.
ngvenquiries@ngv.vic.gov.au
+61 3 8620 2222
9am–5pm, daily