GALLERIES IN VICTORIA

The gallery’s internationally significant collection was seeded by the generous Shaw bequest of 781 objects in 1958 and has grown to include over 9000 objects encompassing a multitude of mediums, time periods, traditions and cultures. The collection’s unique strengths are most notable within the Decorative Arts, European, Australian and Asian Art collection areas, including a rare collection of 18th Century gouache and watercolour landscapes by Paul Sandby. 

Further information about the collection visit:  www.hamiltongallery.org/collection

By car
Hamilton is 295 kilometers west of Melbourne and is an easy 3.5-hour drive. Some of the major road networks servicing Hamilton include;B140 - Hamilton Highway (Provides connections to Mortlake & Geelong)B160 – Glenelg Highway (Provides connections to Ballarat, Mt Gambier and Casterton)A200 – Henty Highway (Provides connections to Portland and Horsham)C184 – Hamilton Port Fairy Road (Provides connections to Port Fairy & Macarthur)

By train and bus
V-line buses run from the Southern Cross Train Station in Melbourne to Hamilton. The Hamilton V-line coach stop is located at the Hamilton Railway Station. For travel information and an up to date timetable, please visit http://www.vline.com.au or phone 1800 800 007.Note – There is no passenger train service direct to Hamilton.

Town Bus Service
The Hamilton town bus service operates 6 days per week Monday to Saturday, except on Public Holidays.Tickets are purchased from the driver on the bus, on the day. This service runs every one and a half hours at each stop. Local bus timetables are available from www.trotterscoaches.com.au

Taxis
Taxis operate a regular service throughout Greater Hamilton. Taxis can be booked by calling (03) 5571 1200.

Mobility Access: Step-free access from street level throughout first floor and wheelchair access to the first floor gallery via ground floor lift. A wheelchair is available and can be reserved for you upon request.