Established in 1999, Burrinja is a multifaceted arts centre located in the foothills of the Dandenong Ranges of Victoria. The centre presents a dynamic program of exhibitions throughout the year, from solo and group shows to touring exhibitions.
Permanent Collection
Burrinja manages a public collection of over 600 items of Aboriginal art from the Central Desert, Kimberley and Arnhem Land, and a rare oceanic collection of predominantly post-colonial artefacts from the New Ireland and New Britain provinces in Papua New Guinea. The McLeod Gift Collection is managed on behalf of its owner, Yarra Ranges Council.
Car parking is available in the Burrinja Car Park which is situated off Matson Drive. Visitors to Burrinja are encouraged to consider carpooling when attending events and are asked to consider our neighbours when parking and leaving.
accessibility
Burrinja is user friendly for people of all abilities, with accessible bathrooms, parking and elevator access to the theatre, Black Box theatre, upstairs gallery and lower level car park.
cafe & gallery shop
Gallery Shop Burrinja has a beautiful gift shop featuring the inspiring creations of local artists, Indigenous communities and social enterprises. Find limited edition prints, jewellery, cushions, books, calendars and a range of beautiful objects and educational resources in the gift shop. Our focus is on products that are beautiful, ethical, environmentally friendly and educational.
Image: Burrinja Theatre external image. Photo by Christine Wood.
The Public Galleries Association of Victoria (PGAV) acknowledges the Wurundjeri Woi-Wurrung people of the Kulin Nation as the Traditional Owners of the lands where our office is located, and all Traditional Owners of country throughout Victoria and Australia. We recognise Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples enduring traditions and continuing creative cultures. We pay our respect to Elders past, present and emerging.
We are an LGBTQIA+ friendly organisation that celebrates diversity. We are committed to providing safe, culturally appropriate, and inclusive services for all people, regardless of their ethnicity, faith, disability, sexuality, or gender identity.