The Potter Museum of Art was founded in 1972, and has been located across a number of sites on the University of Melbourne’s Parkville campus. Housed in an award-winning building opened in 1998 designed by Katsalidis Architects.
After a period of closure between 2018–2024, the Potter reopens in 2025 with an extension designed by Wood Marsh Architects featuring state of the art teaching and learning studios and upgraded social, events and associated amenities—all of which are accessible through a new, distinctive arched entry on campus.
The Potter has supported generations of artists, curators, writers and academics for over fifty years, making a significant contribution to the cultural and social life of the University and its wider community. The Potter is one of the homes of the University of Melbourne Art Collection, with work spanning antiquity to contemporary practice. While the principal focus of the Collection is Australian art, a range of international works include gifts from distinguished alumni and teaching collections.
Potter Museum of Art
Potter Museum of Art, Corner Swanston Street and, Masson Road, Parkville VIC, Australia
https://potter-museum.unimelb.edu.au
*Currently closed while under development*
Reopening 30 May 2025
Tue to Sat 11am – 5pm.
