Discovering the Impressionists: Paul Durand-Ruel

In a landmark moment for its 130th year, Geelong Gallery, in partnership with Art Exhibitions Australia and ACPA Advising Curating Producing Art, is proud to present Discovering the Impressionists: Paul Durand-Ruel, art dealer among the artists, the most ambitious international showcase in the Gallery’s history. Running from 20 June to 11 October, the exhibition flows across five galleries, presenting more than 70 paintings from across two generations of Impressionist artists, the majority from private collections in France and never before seen in Australia. Underpinning it all is the remarkable legacy of Paul Durand-Ruel—the art dealer who staked everything on a movement the establishment refused to accept.

 

What are the hours of the exhibition? 
Daily from 10.00am to 5.00pm. Last entry at 4.00pm. Exhibition tickets are sold for 20-minute entry intervals.

Why do I need to buy tickets for a specific time? 
Timed tickets ensure our visitors have the chance to view the exhibition comfortably whilst avoiding long queues and waiting times. The allocated time slot helps with monitoring safe capacity limits in the exhibition. We suggest visitors allow one hour to view the exhibition and encourage visiting during the Gallery’s quieter visitation period, in the afternoon from 2.00pm.  

Where can I buy tickets? 
We highly recommend purchasing tickets online prior to your arrival. Online ticket sales will close at 9.00am on the day of visiting. A limited number of tickets can also be purchased in-person or over the phone, until 4.30pm, through Geelong Gallery’s Visitor Experience desk. To avoid queues, we strongly recommend booking online. If you experience any problems, please contact Geelong Gallery’s Visitor Experience team. 

Can I buy tickets to the exhibition on the day? 
A limited number of tickets will be available for purchase in-person, until 4.30pm, on the day at the Visitor Experience desk. However, the Gallery cannot guarantee tickets will be available to coincide with your arrival time. We highly recommend purchasing tickets online the day prior to your arrival. 

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LOCATION
Geelong Gallery
55 Little Malop Street, Geelong, VIC 3220

CONTACT DETAILS
E: info@geelonggallery.org.au
T: 03 5229 3645

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