Shepparton Art Museum — Attraction in Shepparton

Magnificent lake, lots of ducks and other birds, well constructed walkway over the water, complete with many benches to stop and absorb as well as eating areas under pleasant structures!

Wonderful cafe/restaurant with wide glass view of the lake, genuinely welcoming waiters/ waitresses that seem to all live working there. Nice range of tasteful snacks, drinks and meals that provide very clever variety to the typical menu.

Huge art studio with great music that covers most genres which is jointly wired to play in the information centre downstairs.

The Information Centre carefully constructed open (not crammed) displays downstairs is put together with passion & the two ladies staffing today, obviously have that passion.

They are to me a credit beyond the standard employee. The enjoyment after receiving the trip desires that you give, and their willingness to create for you, experiences to live, of district localities they pass on their vast knowledge of places to see, designed to fit your itinerary.

A number of fun novelties @ the infocentre are available for purchase like Grandmas beers, historical colourful books are available as well as nice clothing and some quality jams! A trip here will certainly not...

Shepparton Art Museum is one of Australia’s leading art museums located in Greater Shepparton and the North Central corridor of Victoria.

The purpose is to present great art to our audiences, through the development and care of collections, research, the curation of exhibitions and programs, the growth of digital strategies, and by playing a leading role within a thriving arts and cultural sector in Greater Shepparton.

SAM presents outstanding art in Shepparton, and contributes to the cultural enrichment, community engagement and economic prosperity of the region. Our vision is for a thriving visual arts community in which SAM plays a key role, and where it is celebrated for exciting exhibitions and programs, as part of a prosperous, resilient Greater Shepparton.

A significant aspect of SAM's work is the biennial Sidney Myer Fund Australian Ceramic Award and the national Indigenous...

SAM is a wonderful art experience for anyone who likes to nurture themselves. Whether a lover of art or not take an hour out of your busy day and drop into this wonderfully contemporary Gallery/Museum and see the vast majority of beautiful creative work on display in the downstairs Gallery - there is interest and appeal as well as skill and diversity in their permanent collection . We are very fortunate also to have two short term exhibitions on currently, in line with the ShepArtsFestival. Shepparton Textile Artists are exhibiting in the Upstairs Foyer - these artists of tactile cloth, fabric and fibre continue to educate art lovers about the diversity of cloth and textiles. Friends of SAM will also expand your thinking about Art as they share their medium and tenacity in a variety of art works. Art lover or not you will take inspiration from all you see even in the...