Gallery Hop in the Yarra Valley & Dandenong Ranges

Art lives here because artists live here!

The Yarra Valley & Dandenong Ranges are home to thriving artist hubs and works of art that will stay with you. You might be surprised that there are 22 galleries you can visit today in the region, and every one of them is worth the trip.

Some support local artists, while others showcase national and international exhibitions. Some have commanding views of sweeping vineyards; others nestle quietly in secluded woodland villages. Some galleries offer fine dining and fabulous local wines, while others host working artists-in-residence or take exhibits in a stunning outdoor setting. Across all genres and mediums, this region is both a destination and a home for art lovers and all those who admire the natural beauty.

Here is your go-to list and some highlights for your next ‘art trail’. We encourage you to take a few days and immerse yourself in a unique world that speaks of the region's stunning landscape and those who walk on it.

TarraWarra Museum of Art, Yarra Glen
Seasonally changing exhibitions within an award-winning building are set in the natural landscape's rolling hills. Throughout each year the Museum presents stimulating and innovative exhibitions within an award-winning building set in the rolling hills of the natural Australian landscape.

TarraWarra Museum of Art captures the vision of its founders, philanthropists, the late Eva Besen AO and Marc Besen AC, passionate collectors of Australian art from the 1950s, who gifted both the building, and the public collection featuring many significant Australian artists who were instrumental in the development of modern art in this country, to the public.

YAVA Gallery & Arts Hub, Healesville
YAVA Gallery & Arts Hub is a contemporary gallery and workshop space in the centre of Healesville. Showcasing rotating exhibitions by local and invited artists, YAVA also delivers creative workshops, events and projects.

The Memo, Healesville
The Memo has been a part of the fabric of Healesville since 1924 and has been a source of many significant memories for the community. Set in an iconic main street building and hosting a fabulous range of cultural activities, the gallery features regular exhibitions of local and touring artworks. A local treasure.

Yarra Ranges Regional Museum, Lilydale
The multi-award-winning Yarra Ranges Regional Museum features stunning architectural design set in tranquil surrounds. The museum features exhibition spaces, programs for all ages and abilities, a resource library, museum shop and café. An ever-changing array of exhibitions and programs bring art, belongings and fascinating stories to life.

Jodie Westall Gallery and Gifts, Mount Evelyn
Jodie Westall Gallery (formerly Jodee Creations) is a relaxed Art Gallery and boutique created by Watercolour and mixed-media artist and designer Jodie Westall-Kimpton. It is home to a beautiful collection of her own designer Sterling Silver jewellery, many original artworks and handmade gifts.

Arts Centre, Warburton Warburton
The Arts Centre, Warburton offers quality, enjoyable arts and cultural programs for the community.The centre presents a busy program of exhibitions, digital cinema, concerts, plays and dance performances by professional touring groups and community theatre groups as well as a fantastic range of classes and workshops.

Waterwheel Gallery, Warburton
With an exclusive focus on local artists, new works every four weeks, and a handmade shop where you can buy direct from local artists and handmakers, this iconic gallery is a bustling destination on the main street. See also the ‘Great Steps’ community mosaic and the totem pole art in the gardens.

Montsalvat, Eltham
Experience the feeling of being transported to another time and place as you meander around the stunning buildings and grounds set on 12 acres. Enjoy exhibitions across five galleries. Discover the stunning sculptures adorning the buildings and gardens. Take in beautiful views while relaxing with a picnic on the lawns. The French provincial and Gothic style buildings at Montsalvat have been home to artists since it was established in the 1930s.

Gallery 7 six 5, Watsons Creek
Gallery 7 six 5 is a magical art space located in Watsons Creek in the Nillumbik Shire. An icon in the area, the Watsons Creek Antique barn has been lovingly transformed into a modern art gallery, blending industrial rustic charm with contemporary design.

bizu studio, St Andrews
bizu glass studio is located in the charming mud-brick and historic village known as The Left Bank - St Andrews, surrounded by beautiful bushland. Jacqueline and Catherine are lampwork artists who create glass beads in the flames of their torches, which are then made into jewellery. You can also view local painter's artworks in the micro-gallery, or participate in workshops that introduce you to lampwork glass and making jewellery.

Bunjil Place, Narre Warren
Bunjil Place is a multi-disciplinary Arts and Entertainment venue in the heart of Melbourne’s South-East. Be delighted and entertained by their full program of creative events in their outdoor events plaza, theatre, multipurpose studio and public gallery.

Sherbrooke Art Gallery, Belgrave
Home to the Sherbrooke Art Society and founded in 1966, the Art Gallery has a constantly changing display of around 300 works for sale. The Society also runs workshops and classes and hosts numerous exhibitions, including the renowned Streeton Roberts McCubbin Exhibition, Spring Exhibition, Small Packages Exhibition and Artist of the Year.

Emma Jenning Galley, Olinda
Emma believes art should be accessible to everyone, and has made a space that is warm and inviting, an inspiring feast for the eyes. You can find her in the gallery working on new paintings, chat to her about her materials and process, and be inspired by the beautiful views of the forest through the large light filled windows.

Tall Trees Studio and Gallery, Olinda
Tall Trees Studio is both Gallery and working Studio for Goldsmith Helene Campbell and has been designed as an immersive experience of her work and more importantly her workspace – the Studio. The Gallery and Studio is a homage to her home among the Tall Trees that are such an integral part of the Dandenong Ranges.

Burrinja Cultural Centre, Upwey
Burrinja is a not-for-profit organisation that thrives thanks to the support of Yarra Ranges Council, artists, visitors and the community. They deliver a wide array of cultural experiences to the Dandenong Ranges region and beyond. The 400 seat theatre and 130 studio theatre combines professional performers, community and school productions with a range of commercial and other hire events, while three exhibition spaces, artist’s studios and cultural development events ensures a vibrant visual and community arts program.

*Exhibitions are changed regularly, so always check with the gallery to confirm opening dates and times.