PLAN YOUR VISIT

OPENING HOURS

Tuesday to Saturday, 11am – 5pm.

Free entry.

GETTING HERE

Public transport
Train: The nearest train station is Flinders Street, exit to Swanston Street.
Tram: The nearest tram stops are Stop 14 Arts Precinct on routes 1, 3 and 5 and Stop 17 Grant Street on routes 3, 5 and 6.
Bus: Bus route 605 stops nearby on Southbank Boulevard.

Bicycle
Bike parking is available on Southbank Boulevard and St Kilda Road.

Car
Buxton Contemporary does not have designated parking. Public parking is available at Arts Centre Melbourne Car Park, or you can find metered street parking on St Kilda Road and Grant Street.

CLOAKING

Cloaking is available at the front desk, free of charge.

CONTACT US

Get in touch with us by emailing buxton-contemporary@unimelb.edu.au or calling on 03 9035 9339.

ADDRESS

Buxton Contemporary is located on the corner of Southbank Boulevard & Dodds Street at the University of Melbourne’s Southbank Campus, in the Melbourne Arts Precinct.

Group Visits

Large groups are always welcome to visit Buxton Contemporary. If you have any questions about visiting with a group or you would like to organise a guided tour of our current exhibition for 10 or more people, please contact us by email buxton-contemporary@unimelb.edu.au

Access

Physical accessibility
Buxton Contemporary is accessible to mobility equipment users.

Wheelchair
We can provide one wheelchair for use during your visit, please contact us by email to reserve.

Seating
Seating is available in the foyer. Limited seating is available in the exhibition.

Hearing assistance technology
The education space is equipped with a hearing loop, speak to our staff to connect.

Toilets
Accessible, self-contained, all-gender stalls are available with baby changing facilities.

Changing Places toilets
The nearest Changing Places facility is located at Hamer Hall and is accessible during their opening hours.

Getting here by car
Cars can stop nearby along St Kilda Road and Grant Street for pick-up and drop-off.
The nearest accessible parking bays are located at 204 St Kilda Road and on Grant Street. See the City of Melbourne Access Map.
 
Getting here by public transport
Train: The nearest train station is Flinders Street. For details on accessible metropolitan train services, refer to Transport Victoria’s accessible travel information.
 
Tram: The nearest level tram stop is Stop 14 Arts Precinct on routes 1, 3 and 5 and Stop 17 Grant Street on routes 3, 5 and 6.
 
Available resources
Download the Ground Level Access Map and Level One Access Map for detailed information about access throughout the building.

Social scripts, large format wall labels and sensory maps are available to download on current exhibition pages.

Access is an open conversation. We welcome all feedback about our available resources at buxton-contemporary@unimelb.edu.au or on 03 9035 9339.

Visiting with children

Children and families are welcome at Buxton Contemporary.
Baby changing facilities are available.
Our building is fully pram accessible.
Prams can be parked in the foyer depending on capacity.
You will be asked to cloak all backpacks, food, and drinks at reception.
As with all visitors of any age, please respect the artwork and do not touch.

Venue Hire

Buxton Contemporary offers spaces for hire as well as private exhibition viewings. View our spaces for hire or contact mc-events@unimelb.edu.au to learn more.

Schools

For school bookings and information, head over to our Learning page. Please email school-bookings@unimelb.edu.au or call 03 8344 1420 if you have any questions about school visits.

Buxton Contemporary acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the unceded land on which we work, learn and create, the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung and Bunurong peoples, and the wider Kulin Nations. We acknowledge their continuing care for Country and recognise that Australia’s First Peoples art and cultural practices have thrived here for millenia.