In just over three weeks, this year’s exceptionally popular Melbourne Winter Masterpieces exhibition, European Masters: Städel Museum 19th – 20th Century will leave Melbourne.
The exhibition must close at 6pm on Sunday 10 October 2010, with last ticket sales at 4.30pm.
Gerard Vaughan, Director, NGV, urged people to take this once-in-a-life-time opportunity to see these works that rarely travel outside Europe.
“Over 160,000 people have already seen European Masters since it opened in June. The Gallery is buzzing with visitors enjoying the superb selection of pictures on display,” said Dr Vaughan.
To celebrate this success, the NGV will stay open until 9pm on Wednesday 6 October, Thursday 7 October, Friday 8 October and until midnight on Saturday 9 October!
An exciting range of programs will accompany the late night openings. Performance highlights for art after dark include:
Wednesday 6 October open until 9pm
Join us for an evening of French frolicking as we take you back to the Parisian dance halls of the 1890s with our Cancan dancers before enjoying the adrenalin fuelled performers WooHoo Revue.
Thursday 7 October open until 9pm
Travel to Europe of the 1920s as we immerse you in the sophisticated world of German Cabaret.
Friday 8 October open until 9pm
Join us for a Eurovision disco extravaganza as we celebrate the ongoing exchange of European art and music. Experience some of the greatest hits from the eighties with 80s Enuff and then bust a move with Bodyelectric Dancers.
Saturday 9 October open until MIDNIGHT
A final night of excitement and extravagance with one last chance to see European Masters in Melbourne.
Entry to art after dark is free but exhibition admission fees to European Masters apply: Adult $23 / Concession $18 / Children $11 / Family $60. Students receive $11 entry after 4pm on these nights
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