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Celebrate Lunar New Year at NGV International


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Celebrate the Year of the Snake at the National Gallery of Victoria.

Welcome the new year with two days of food, music and fun. Take part in art-making activities and relax in the garden with a game of Mahjong. Join guided tours of the NGV Collection and listen to a talk on culinary traditions with iconic Melbourne food personalities.

Visit the Yayoi Kusama exhibition and immerse yourself in the artist’s world of polka-dots and pumpkins. This is a ticked exhibition with session times, we recommend booking ahead of time to secure a viewing.

Activities & Performances:

  • Face Changing (Bian Lian)

  • Lion Dance

  • Chinese Beijing Opera

  • Bubbles in the Garden

  • Mahjong

  • Art-Making Activity

  • Live DJ Sets

  • Häagen-Dazs Little Cups

Event Details:

  • Dates: 1st and 2nd Feb 2025 10am to 5pm

  • Location: NGV International

  • Notes: Free Entry

More info & tickets here.

Earlier Event: 31 January
Dome Under Film Festival 2025