'Encounters' exhibition

Next date: Monday, 17 August 2026 | 08:30 AM to 05:00 PM

Encounters is a new exhibition that brings together works from Maribyrnong’s Art and Heritage Collection in new and surprising ways. 

Inspired by the idea of the Wunderkammer (a ‘room of wonder’ that encourages curiosity and comparison), this exhibition showcases an eclectic array of the City’s Collection.

From heritage regalia to contemporary ceramics, works across mediums, time periods and styles are connected and interweaved. By blurring boundaries, the exhibition invites viewers to explore local narratives, shifting values and relationships across time.

Key details

Location: Civic Precinct and Community Hub, 61 Napier Street, Footscray

Viewing times: Monday to Friday, 8.30am-5pm, from 24 June 2026 - 29 January 2027.

Curator's guided tour: 11am on the first Wednesday of each month. 

Group bookings: Groups larger than 5 people are encouraged to book a tour via arts@maribyrnong.vic.gov.au or by calling 03 9688 0200.

Learn more about the exhibition, book for a public program, and view the catalogue at the link below:

Encounters exhibition

Image credit: Simon Clark, Gaskin Gardens 2020, paper and card collage graphite ink 70 x 95cm

 

 

When

Location

Maribyrnong Civic Precinct, 61 Napier St, Footscray, 3011, View Map