Opening Hours
Temporarily closed until 30 Nov for exhibition changover
Regular hours:
Open Tues–Sun 11am–5pm
Closed Mondays, Christmas Day and Boxing Day
Location
313 Healesville-Yarra Glen Road
Wurundjeri Country
Healesville VIC 3777 Australia
Plan Your Visit
Immerse yourself in art, architecture and ideas on Country. Explore modern, contemporary, iconic and original artworks up close.
Brent Harris, peaks (vision over Taranaki) 2019, oil on linen, 220.0 x 160.0 cm. Collection of David Cleary, Sydney. Installation view, Brent Harris: Surrender & Catch, TarraWarra Museum of Art, 2023 © Brent Harris. Photographer: Andrew Curtis.
The Art Experience
We are an intimate museum with big ideas. Two remarkable buildings set the stage for exploration. Discover the visible art storage with modern and contemporary artworks from the collection, 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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Eva and Marc Besen Centre
The latest addition to the Museum, the Eva and Marc Besen Centre, offers something novel and unexpected – visible art storage of over 300 works, a learning centre and a performance space – designed by Kerstin Thompson Architects. Observe the panoramic display of 64 storage screens holding the Museum’s significant collection as you arrive, and book yourself an art tour to appreciate the iconic artworks gifted to the nation by renowned philanthropists, the late Eva Besen AO and Marc Besen AC.
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The 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.
With its lush lawns and avenue planting, visitors can experience the landscape setting, seasonal displays of the natural surrounds, and the Museum’s outdoor sculptures, by taking a meandering pathway that winds around the Museum grounds – expanding later this year to a new sculpture walk. Visitors are also invited to learn more about art project Untitled (seven monuments), located in Healesville.
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Free Entry: Museum Grounds
Entry to the Museum grounds and outdoor sculptures is free and unticked during Museum opening hours. Please read more about visiting including terms and conditions for picnics and photography.
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Free Entry: The Eva and Marc Besen Centre
Coming in 2025, visitors will be able to view a panorama of 64 art work display racks from the new reception area for free! Discover what’s on in the learning and performance space such as free making-tables for all ages to enjoy. The doors of our new Centre open on Tuesday 4 March, 2025.
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Free Tours! Visible Art Storage Tour
Coming in March 2025, each Saturday and Sunday you will be able to join our friendly reception team in the Eva and Marc Besen Centre foyer for a 15 minute guide to the collection currently on display. Join our newsletter to keep up-to-date with ticketing, tours and events.
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Exhibition General Entry
Experience curated exhibitions inside the Museum’s gallery, featuring major new works by artists. Admission fees apply. Children under 12 are free. WEDNESDAY DISCOUNT: Entry to the Museum is free for local residents of postcodes 3777 and 3775, concession card holders and students on ‘Welcome Wednesdays’ (does not apply to student group bookings).
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Membership
Starting at just $30, a Museum Membership gives you year-round access to visit TarraWarra’s changing exhibitions and additional benefits
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Group Exhibition Tour
Create a memorable experience for your social, community or corporate group, and book an exhibition tour led by our qualified Museum guides for just $10 per person plus Museum admission. Tours are conducted on a Tuesday or a Friday at 11.30am or 3pm by appointment. Bookings essential.
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School Tours
The comprehensive education program at TarraWarra Museum of Art provides dynamic and memorable experiences for students – encouraging curiosity and creativity for primary, secondary and tertiary sectors. Interactive guided tours and studio workshops are led by highly experienced educators who create bespoke programs to suit diverse students’ needs and curriculum requirements.
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Behind The Scenes Collection Tour
Commencing in March 2025. Experience an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of our visible art storage in the new Eva and Marc Besen Centre. Join our newsletter to keep up-to-date with ticketing, tours and events.
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Parking
Plenty of free parking is available for your visit and a courtesy shuttle from our lower car park is available upon request to bring you to our doors. Due to current construction works, please read about our current parking conditions ahead of your visit.
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Learn more about the beautiful region in which we are located and plan a day – a mid-week getaway or a longer visit in an incredible natural playground.
LEARN MOREA wide range of cafes, restaurants, wineries, breweries and distilleries can be found just 10 minutes away in Healesville and throughout the Yarra Valley region. Learn more at visityarravalley.com.au. Our neighbours, TarraWarra restaurant, offer a fine-dining option and cellar door with light snacks. For further information about their opening hours and reservations visit their website or call 03 5957 3510.
As we are located next to a working vineyard, picnics are not permitted.
Photoshoots are not permitted without prior booking. Please refer to our guidelines for all photography and filming.
We hope you enjoy your visit. When visiting:
- Do not touch or, in any other way, interfere with the artworks on display.
- Photography and video of any nature are strictly prohibited without prior authorisation.
- Do not smoke or vape.
- Food and drink are not permitted.
- With the exception of guide dogs and other registered assistance dogs, animals are not permitted.
TarraWarra Museum of Art reserves the right to:
- exclude or remove any person from any building, part of any building or the grounds managed or controlled by the Museum.
- inspect any bag, luggage or object, however described, upon entry and exit.
- create records of events and activities taking place on these premises for reporting, archival and promotional purposes (these records may include images, film and/or sound recordings).
- operate security closed-circuit cameras throughout the buildings and grounds on site.
TarraWarra Museum of Art is located within the Central Fire District.
If travelling to the Museum on days rated as high fire risk, please check all current advice on VicEmergency before making your trip. On days listed as Catastrophic the Museum will be closed for the safety of all staff and visitors. On days listed as Extreme please call 03 5957 3100 to check if the Museum is open before making your trip.