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Gertrude has two galleries located in Naarm Melbourne, Gertrude Contemporary in Preston South and Gertrude Glasshouse in Collingwood.
Entry is always free.
Ongoing COVID Safety at Gertrude
Please take a moment to go through our key behaviours for safe site access and visitor attendance. Gertrude's approach to entry to our venues is in line with Victorian Government guidelines. If you have any questions, please reach out before attending Gertrude.
• Face masks can be provided on request at Gertrude venues
• Hand sanitiser is available when you arrive
• Please stay home if you are feeling unwell
• Safe Access: we understand that some people will require safe and accessible viewing times to experience our programs. If this applies to you please contact Gertrude to coordinate your visit.
Gertrude maintains a COVID Safe Plan detailing our commitment to protecting the health, wellbeing, and safety of artists, audiences and Gertrude staff when you come into our spaces.
Gertrude Contemporary
Wurundjeri Country
21-31 High Street
Preston South VIC
Naarm Melbourne, Australia
Opening hours:
Tuesday–Sunday 11am–5pm
Gertrude Contemporary houses our major exhibition program, artist studios and offices.
Access
Gertrude Contemporary is fully wheelchair accessible. For ramp access please ring the doorbell at the sliding door entrance, located to the left of the main entrance.
Ambulant toilet and baby change facilities available.
Directions
Tram
From the city the Number 86 tram travels along Bourke Street, up Spring Street and then all the way up High Street to our Preston South gallery. Alight at Stop 42, Miller Street and look for the Gertrude Contemporary sign, you can't miss it.
Train
Alight at Thornbury Station, walk north along Ethel Street, turn right on Miller Street, and then left on to High Street. The gallery is 4-5 minutes walk from the station.
Drive
Free street parking is available on High St, Plenty Rd, and surrounding side streets. Please check signs for time limits and restrictions.
For further information on directions, please call us on (03) 9480 0068.
Gertrude Contemporary, Preston South was designed by Edition Office.
Please note: the gallery is closed for installation between exhibitions.
Gertrude Contemporary closes over summer from late December to early February each year. During this period the galleries are closed to the public and we may not respond to correspondence.
Gertrude Glasshouse
Wurundjeri Country
44 Glasshouse Road
Collingwood VIC
Naarm Melbourne, Australia
Opening hours:
Thursday–Saturday, 12–5pm
Gertrude Glasshouse is located at 44 Glasshouse Road Collingwood, and is the home of our Gertrude Studio Artist solo exhibition program.
Glasshouse is supported by long-term patrons Michael Schwarz and David Clouston. Gertrude Glasshouse was designed by Sibling Architecture. In 2016, Sibling received a commendation for Gertrude Glasshouse at the Victorian Architecture Awards in the Small Project Architecture category.
Access
Gertrude Glasshouse is fully wheelchair accessible, however Glasshouse Road is an uneven bluestone street. Glasshouse Road can be accessed by car from Wellington Street and passengers can be dropped off at the door.
Ambulant toilet and baby change facilities available.
Directions
Tram
The closest tram stops to Gertrude Glasshouse are:
Route 86 towards Bundoora: Gertrude Street and Smith Street (Stop 15)
Route 86 towards Waterfront City Docklands/CBD: Peel Street and Smith Street (Stop 16)
Route 109 towards Box Hill: Wellington Street and Victoria Parade (Stop 16)
Route 109 towards Port Melbourne/CBD: Wellington Street and Victoria Parade (Stop 16)
Train
The closest train stop is Collingwood Station on the Hurtsbridge and South Morang lines.
Walk south away from the Station and turn right into Gipps Street. Walk along Gipps Street (over Hoddle Street) for about 5 minutes and turn left into Rokeby Street, then right into Glasshouse Road.
Drive
There are 1hr and 2hr parking spots along Wellington Parade, Langridge Street, Peel Street and in the surrounding areas.
For further information on directions, please call us on (03) 9419 0068.
The gallery may be closed for public holidays and for installation between exhibitions. Check current exhibition dates to avoid disappointment.
Gertrude Glasshouse closes over summer from late December to mid January each year.