Bendigo Art Gallery prepares for $45 million redevelopment

The Bendigo Art Gallery will close for two years as expansion and infrastructure upgrades begin in 2026
The planned redevelopment of Bendigo Art Gallery will be one of the largest civic expansions the city has ever undertaken. The image shows a rendering of the new, expanded gallery: a large white cube-like building side by side with the older, Victorian-era, red brick original Gallery. A flight of white steps lined by native plants and gum trees lead up to the main doors; an access ramp is also pictured.

Bendigo Art Gallery will temporarily close in November 2025 ahead of a $45 million redevelopment project to expand its exhibition capabilities and upgrade public facilities. The City of Greater Bendigo is leading the redevelopment (which has gained significant support from the Victorian State Government and other partners), and which will be its largest civic infrastructure project to date.

The redevelopment includes the construction of a new second-level exhibition space, a learning centre, a theatrette and a purpose-built Place of Keeping for Dja Dja Wurrung cultural materials.

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David Burton is a writer from Meanjin, Brisbane. David also works as a playwright, director and author. He is the playwright of over 30 professionally produced plays. He holds a Doctorate in the Creative Industries.