Arts & Culture
Sofitel Melbourne On Collins, located on Wurundjeri Country, is proud to support First Nations communities, businesses, and cultural initiatives. As the Accommodation Partner and Sponsor for organisations such as The Torch and Birrarangga Film Festival, we are committed to building meaningful connections and cultural understanding, including working with cultural capability trainers at Black Card. Learn more about the Wurundjeri community at wurundjeri.com.au.
KOORIE HERITAGE TRUST
The Koorie Heritage Trust provides visitors an opportunity to immerse themselves in Australian Indigenous culture, with walking tours, artwork and gifts available for purchase.
Operating Hours:
Daily, 10am-5pm
Yarra Building, Federation Square – Corner Swanston & Flinders Street, Melbourne
Concierge tip: Book in advance for a walking tour of the local areas
THE IAN POTTER CETNRE: NGV AUSTRALIA
The Ian Potter Centre: NGV Australia is located next to the Koorie Heritage Trust and has free entry to Australian Indigenous and non-Indigenous art from the Colonial period to the present day.
Operating Hours:
Daily, 10am-5pm
Ian Potter Centre, Federation Square – Corner Swanston & Flinders Street, Melbourne
Concierge tip: Allow an hour for the museum
MELBOURNE MUSEUM
The Melbourne Museum is home to the Bunjilaka Aboriginal Cultural Centre and several natural environment galleries in the museum and is well worth visiting.
Operating Hours:
Daily, 9am-5pm
11 Nicholson Street, Carlton
Concierge tip: Bunjilaka is the Aboriginal Culture Centre located within the museum
D’LAN CONTEMPORARY
The D’lan Contemporary art gallery exhibits exceptional works of art by leading and emerging Australian First Nations artists.
Operating Hours:
Tuesday – Friday, 10am – 5pm
Saturday, 11am – 4pm (during exhibitions)
40 Exhibition Street, Melbourne
Concierge tip: Keep an eye out for exhibit openings
ORIGINAL & AUTHENTIC ABORIGINAL ART
If you were looking to purchase Original & Authentic Aboriginal Art paintings, ochres, sculptures, ceramics and works on paper, from local and international First Nations artists.
Operating Hours:
Sunday – Friday, 10am – 5:30pm
Corner Exhibition and Bourke Street, Melbourne
Concierge tip: These pieces are accompanied with a certificate of authenticity
Sofitel Melbourne On Collins acknowledges the traditional owners of the land on which we stand, the Wurundjeri and Boon Wurrung peoples of the Kulin Nation, and recognise their continuous connection to culture, community and country and pay our respect to their Elders, past, present and emerging.
