The Grampians has a very long and interesting history that can be explored at museums and galleries across the region. The above mural image is situated in Horsham, and it reflects the strong art and culture of the western Grampians.
Enjoy the eclectic mix of mediums and subjects at Ros McArthur’s studio tucked away at Mirranatwa at the southern end of the Grampians (Gariwerd) National Park. While you are in the South make sure you pay a visit to Gerard Murphy Furniture in Dunkeld. Gerard is a second-generation furniture maker and has more than 30 years’ experience in the design and manufacture of fine furniture. His designs are absolutely unique, always interesting and sometimes startling: timber becomes art.
The Grampians is also home to glass artist, James McMurtrie. James' artworks are inspired by the mountains that surround his studio. With 25 years of experience using traditional techniques and tools, James skillfully creates high quality functional and sculptural glass. If you want to enjoy the rare opportunity of seeing glassblowing in action, make sure visit James in his studio - you will be blown away.
In Halls Gap, acclaimed environmental artist Steve Morvell showcases work dedicated to raising human awareness of the beauty and fragility of wildlife and the habitats in which we co-exist.
The Grampians is home to a rich tapestry of culture from Aboriginal artifacts and exhibits at Brambuk Cultural Centre in Halls Gap to Chinese textiles, embroideries and relics that tell the story of miners coming to the goldfields at the Gum San Chinese Heritage Centre in Ararat.
In the east, visit Ararat's lunatic asylums for history tours, ghost tours and paranormal investigations of Ararat's two most popular tourist attractions: J Ward Lunatic Asylum and Aradale. Walk through the cavernous wards and halls of the institution that treated and housed the mentally ill of Victoria for over 140 years.
Ros McArthur Art Studio is located in the large garden of "Woollahra" sheep farm in the Victoria Valley, an area known for its production of…
James McMurtrie, Glass Artist. Stunning, unique and Australian made. James McMurtrie's artworks are inspired by the Grampians mountains that…
Gerard Murphy Furniture Dunkeld designs are absolutely unique, always interesting and sometimes startling: timber becomes art. Real beauty and…
The Horsham Town Hall and Regional Art Gallery complex provides world-class performance, visual arts and conferencing facilities and allows the local…
The Hamilton Institute of Rural Learning (HIRL) Gallery (now called MUD Gallery) is a community gallery manned by the local artists and volunteers,…
Established in 1968, Ararat Gallery TAMA (Textile Art Museum Australi) has a unique place amongst Australia’s public galleries, through its…
The Brambuk precinct will be closed for a short period from 1 July while maintenance works are undertaken. During this time, Parks Victoria will be…
Take a guided evening ghost tour or paranormal investigation of Ararat's premier tourist destination, J Ward Lunatic Asylum. J Ward is the premier…
Take a guided tour of J Ward, Ararat's Old Gaol and Lunatic Asylum. Hear stories of murderers, ghosts and mistreatment of mental illness. J Ward is…
Aradale Ghost Tour takes you to Australia's largest abandoned lunatic asylum. Opened in 1867 as Ararat Lunatic Asylum, this building housed tens of…
Gum San Chinese Heritage Centre tells the story of the Chinese miners and their arduous journey from Southern China to Australia where they dreamed…
Aradale Asylum was an Australian psychiatric hospital, located in Ararat, a rural city in Victoria. Aradale was opened in 1867 and served as an…
The Sir Reginald Ansett Transports Musems is dedicated to the transport and tourism pioneer Reg Ansett, who commenced his transport business in…