7 Art Galleries in Macedon Ranges That You Shouldn't Miss

The Old Auction House is an independent multi-use arts precinct home to two Galleries with rotating shows in the Main Gallery of established local and Australian artists, while the Community Gallery has a range of solo and group exhibitions showcasing emerging Australian artists and community groups. Our Australian Handmade giftshop displays of the Best of Australian Handmade markets under one roof and is open 7 days a week, to ensure that you find the perfect keepsake of your trip for yourself or to take home to family. We have four working artist studios including local glass artists Leadlight By Ettore who run 6 term classes a week plus weekend workshops and a teaching space from which visiting artists teach a variety of art forms. Our space is open 7 days a week and is accessible for wheelchairs, walkers and prams.

A winery, conference centre and art gallery featuring Australia's most consistently awarded sparkling wine, a full cricket pitch and pavilion, the largest collection of internationally acclaimed indigenous and modern art in the area and accomodation for business or leisure.

History of Dromkeen Built in 1889, Dromkeen was once the country estate of Judge Arthur Chomley and later became home to the world famous Dromkeen Picture Book Art Collection. Today Nestled in the Macedon ranges in the tiny hamlet of Riddell’s Creek, Dromkeen is only 30 minutes drive from Melbourne Airport. This stately National Trust home has beautiful gardens with a range of Australian native and European plants, a gazebo and two resident peacocks. Guests to Dromkeen are able to visit our Tea Room, browse in the galleries or wander around the beautiful gardens which have trees more than 100 years old, some listed on the National Trust register.

Stockroom Kyneton is regional Victoria’s largest privately-owned contemporary art space, housed in a 1850s butter factory across 1000sq metres. Located in Kyneton’s thriving style precinct of Piper Street, Stockroom showcases some of Australia’s most visionary and highly respected contemporary artists, makers and designers. Established in 2010, Stockroom Directors Magali Gentric and Jason Waterhouse are passionate about cultivating a vibrant arts hub and providing a forum for artists, makers and designers of all disciplines. Across two main galleries, a dedicated ceramics gallery and a project space, you can expect to encounter exciting and critically engaged artists within the program of solo and curated exhibitions. Our openings are held every six weeks. Stockroom is committed to an ethos of supporting a mix of local, national and international artists, where art enthusiasts and collectors can buy affordable artworks by established artists and rising stars.

A warmly inviting art collective gallery hosting local artists from the region, displaying photography, painting, textiles, glass, mosaic, origami, ceramics, jewellery and more. Find one of us on duty each day (except closed Tuesdays) working at their medium and happy to discuss their methods or a commission. A Guest Room is available for exhibitions by artists from further afield, broadening the offerings in this delightful 1858 building, central in the tourist hub of trendy Piper St. Window themes change monthly, adding to the shopping appeal for locals who have found the best range of unique cards in all of Kyneton. Great prices for gift buying or decorating your own home or office. Well worth a visit.