The latest cancelled and postponed events and closures over coronavirus in Melbourne

The NGV has closed both the NGV International and the Ian Potter Centre. The galleries will be shut until at least April 13. However, 75,000 works from the collection are available online for you to peruse virtually.

Melbourne Museum is currently closed. A reopening date has not been announced but visitors are advised to keep updated via the Museums Victoria website and social media pages. 

All public spaces at State Library Victoria are closed and all planned events cancelled or postponed. No reopening date has been announced but you can still access much of the library’s resources (including free ebooks and journals) online.

Arts Centre Melbourne originally closed and cancelled all scheduled performances until April 12. As of 03/04/20 the centre has extended its closure until June 30 2020.

ACCA has announced it will close until April 14 in line with current government advice. During the shutdown the gallery is encouraging Melburnians to continue supporting artists and galleries by following them on social media and accessing their online resources.

The Royal Exhibition Building is currently closed. A reopening date has not been announced but visitors are advised to keep updated via the Museums Victoria website and social media pages. 

Buxton Contemporary is temporarily closed to the public to control the spread of COVID-19. The gallery will reassess the situation in coming weeks.

City of Melbourne libraries, including Library at the Dock, City Library in Flinders Lane, Kathleen Syme in Carlton, East Melbourne, North Melbourne and Southbank Library will be shut until Tuesday, March 31 with the possibility of this being extended.

City of Melbourne recreation centres including Melbourne City Baths, Kensington Recreation Centre, Carlton Baths and North Melbourne Recreation Centre will also be shut until Tuesday, March 31 or later. 

Melbourne Star Obseration Wheel will temporarily close to the public until at least April 14.

Revolver Upstairs has temporarily shut until further notice to help contain the spread of COVID-19. You can help staff affected by the closure by donating via their Go Fund Me appeal.

Malthouse Theatre has closed its doors with the goal to reopen on Sunday April 12. Grey Arias has been postponed. 

Chapel Off Chapel will close from March 18 until at least April 13. If you have tickets for shows during that time your refunds will be automatically processed. 

Scienceworks is currently closed. A reopening date has not been announced but visitors are advised to keep updated via the Museums Victoria website and social media pages. 

Footscray Community Arts Centre has closed for the time being.

Theatre Works has close temporarily until May 1 as a precautionary measure concerning the spread of COVID-19. Productions of WellBless, Voldemort and the Teenage Hogwarts, Jungle Bungle and Singing Swallows have been postponed. Ticket holders will be contacted although Theatre Works encourages and appreciates those who choose to donate the value of their tickets back to the theatre.

The Wheeler Centre has cancelled all its events until May 7 due to COVID-19. The centre itself is staying open but some staff may be working remotely. It encourages patrons to keep supporting the centre through its online presence.

The Johnston Collection will close from March 18 until April 14 to help manage the spread of COVID-19. Scheduled events and lectures will not run during this time. Ticketholders for these events will be contacted directly. 

Heide has announced it will be closed from March 17 to April 13 to help contain the spread of COVID-19. All public programs have been cancelled and the cafe is also shut during this time. The gardens and sculpture park however, remain open.

Melbourne Recital Centre originally closed and cancelled all scheduled performances for four weeks from March 15. As of 03/04/20 the centre has extended its closure until June 30 2020. Performances have either been cancelled or postponed and ticket holders will be contacted to arrange refunds and exchanges.

The Immigration Museum is currently closed. A reopening date has not been announced but visitors are advised to keep updated via the Museums Victoria website and social media pages. 

TarraWarra Estate remains open, however the Museum of Art is now closed until further notice to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. 

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