The TarraWarra Museum of Art is one of the more popular art museums in the Yarra Valley. The museum is renowned for its excellent collections of private art works and displays.
The building was designed in 1999 by the renowned designer Allan Powell and houses myriads of Australian art work and exhibits. The founders Marc Besen and Eva started this gallery with an aim to restore and share a number of Australia’s popular artworks and exhibits.
You will come across a wide array of displays of Australian art from the 1950s to the present. In addition, the museum is also known for its contemporary art exhibits and an array of dynamic competitions and programs. This popular visual art museum is also a non-for-profit organisation.
Visitors come to TarraWarra Museum of Art to explore the gallery and to check out the renowned visual art displays. In addition to the old art works, the museum always incorporates something new to its collection.
The museum was also ranked among the top five architecturally significant landmarks in Melbourne in 2000.
location: 311 Healesville-Yarra Glen Road, Healesville VIC
phone: (03) 5957 3100
email: museum@twma.com.au
opening hours: Tues to Sun 11am – 5pm. Open public holidays except Christmas Day
website: www.twma.com.au