Eva and Marc
Besen Centre
On Tuesday 4 March 2024 the Museum will open its doors to a major new building, the Eva and Marc Besen Centre. A unique and breathtaking architectural concept designed by Kerstin Thompson Architects will include the visible storage of over 300 artworks from the Museum’s collection, a learning centre and a performance space.
Upon arrival, you can absorb the panoramic display of 64 storage racks holding the work of some of Australia’s most significant artists, and book yourself an art tour. The new multi-purpose learning and performance space will host family and children’s programs, talks, forums, workshops, live arts and educational programs.
Visible Art Storage
The new Centre will provide visible access to over 300 stored artworks from the TarraWarra Museum of Art collection, the majority of which were gifted by the late Eva Besen AO and Marc Besen AC, who donated the Museum building and nearly 600 artworks from their private collection of twentieth and twenty-first century art.
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Art helps us to understand our complex world and our place within it. This is particularly true for young people as they navigate their way through the world and develop a sense of self. TarraWarra Museum of Art delivers an inspiring program of learning experiences for primary, secondary and tertiary students that will help to develop their creative and critical thinking skills. Coming in March 2025, guided art tours for students will commence from the foyer of the Eva and Marc Besen Centre, where students will be able to view the visible art storage.
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Free Experiences
Entry to the Museum grounds and outdoor sculptures is free and unticked during Museum opening hours. Coming in March 2024, visit the foyer of the new Centre for free!
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Ticketed Entry and Tours
Experience curated exhibitions inside the Museum’s gallery, featuring major new works by artists. Create a memorable experience for your social, community or corporate group, and book an exhibition tour led by our qualified Museum guides, or book an education tour for your school or tertiary group.
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Visit
We are an intimate museum with big ideas. See curious and imaginative commissions and exhibitions in the gallery, book an art tour and explore the sculptures in the grounds while enjoying the serenity and changing seasons of the breathtaking setting.
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TarraWarra Museum of Art
Explore modern and contemporary artworks up-close in our award-winning gallery designed by the late Allan Powell. Established in 2003, the Museum has built a reputation for presenting a unique program of exhibitions curated to inspire curiosity and support emerging and established artists to make new work.
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Grounds and Surrounds
TarraWarra Museum of Art is situated at the apex of a hill, offering a spectacular, resonant and panoramic experience of the Yarra Valley—Wurundjeri Country—with spectacular views of the surrounding mountain ranges and distant Toolangi rainforest across planted vines, native bushland and farmland.
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