Eric Thake—Do You See What I See?
Frequently asked questions

Ticketing and opening hours

What are the dates for the exhibition?

Eric Thake—Do You See What I See? will be on display at Geelong Gallery from Saturday 14 November 2026 to Monday 8 March 2027.

Geelong Gallery is open on the following public holidays:

Christmas Eve: Thursday 24 December 2026
Boxing Day: Saturday 26 December 2026 (and the observed public holiday, Monday 28 December 2026)
New Year’s Day: Friday 1 January 2027
Australia Day: Tuesday 26 January 2027
Labour Day: Monday 8 March 2027

The Gallery will be closed on Christmas Day (Friday 25 December 2026).

What are the hours of the exhibition?

Daily from 10.00am to 5.00pm. Last entry is 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 give our visitors the chance to view the exhibition comfortably, while avoiding long queues and waiting times. The allocated time slot also helps us monitor safe capacity limits in the exhibition. We suggest visitors allow one hour to view the exhibition, and encourage visiting during the Gallery’s quieter period, in the afternoon from 2.00pm.

Where can I buy tickets?

We highly recommend purchasing tickets online before you arrive, at geelonggallery.org.au/eric-thake-do-you-see-what-i-see

Online ticket sales close at 9.00am on the day of your visit. A limited number of tickets can also be purchased in person or over the phone. To avoid queues, we strongly recommend booking online. If you experience any problems, please call us on 03 5229 3645.

Can I buy tickets to the exhibition on the day?

A limited number of tickets will be available for purchase on the day at the Visitor Experience desk. However, the Gallery cannot guarantee that tickets will be available to coincide with your arrival time. We highly recommend purchasing tickets online the day before your visit.

Are there pass-outs?

Pass-outs are not available for single entry tickets. Tickets are valid for entry at the booked session time (on the hour, 20 minutes past the hour or 40 minutes past the hour). To adhere to safe capacity levels, re-entry will not be permitted. If you have any concerns, please visit the Visitor Experience desk to speak with a staff member.

How much do tickets cost?

Adult	$15.00
Concession*	$13.00
Seniors (Tuesdays only)**	$13.00
Members***	$10.00
Children (5–15 years)	$8.00
Children (0–4 years)	Free
Family****	$38.00
Group (10 or more)	$13.00
Companion Card holders	Free

* Concession tickets are valid for full-time students over 15 years of age (including high school, TAFE, university and international students, upon presentation of a valid student card), Pension card holders, Commonwealth Seniors Health Card holders, Healthcare Card holders and Veterans’ Affairs card holders (DVA Gold Card).
** Seniors discounts are offered every Tuesday.
*** Member tickets are valid for Geelong Gallery members and members of the partner galleries listed under “Who can purchase concession or member tickets?”
**** Valid for two adults and up to three children 5–15 years.

Transportation and parking

How do I get there?

Geelong Gallery is located on Johnstone Park. The entrance is at 55 Little Malop Street, in Geelong’s Arts Precinct.

By train
A 3-minute walk through Johnstone Park or up Fenwick Street from Geelong Railway Station.

By car
60 minutes from Melbourne CBD.

By bus
PTV runs buses throughout the Geelong region, including the Bellarine Peninsula, Golden Plains and Surf Coast. The main terminals are Geelong Railway Station and the Moorabool Street Bus Interchange, between Ryrie Street and Malop Street. Both are a 5-minute walk to Geelong Gallery.

By ferry
Port Phillip Ferries operates passenger ferry services from Docklands to Geelong via Portarlington every day except Tuesday. From Cunningham Pier, Geelong Gallery is a 15-minute walk.

Spirit of Tasmania operates daily passenger and car ferry services between Devonport, Tasmania, and the Spirit of Tasmania Quay, Geelong, north of the city centre. Geelong Gallery is an 8-minute drive from the quay.

Is parking available?

There are often multiple events on, in and around the Cultural Precinct. Please allow ample time to find a car park.

Street parking is available near Geelong Gallery. Additional parking can be found in the Civic Centre car park at 21 Gheringhap Street, Geelong.

On weekends, parking in all central Geelong parking zones is free (time limits apply).

Accessible parking spaces (for permit holders) can be found on Little Malop Street, near the entrance to the Gallery.

Additional resources
Parking options in Central Geelong

Is public transport nearby?

Yes. Geelong Gallery is a 3-minute walk from Geelong Station. Local and regional V/Line trains and buses are available from Geelong Station or the Moorabool Street Bus Interchange.

Tickets and bookings

Are group bookings available?

Yes, group bookings are available for community groups, social groups and friends comprising 10 or more visitors. Tickets for groups of this size are $13.00 per person. Groups may redeem one discount only; no additional discounts can be applied. All group booking payments are made by credit card over the phone with our bookings team. To arrange a group booking, please contact Geelong Gallery’s Bookings Coordinator at bookings@geelonggallery.org.au

Are family tickets available?

Yes. Family tickets are $38.00 for two adults and up to three children (Between 5–15 years of age). Any additional children will be charged at $8.00 per child.

Who can purchase concession or member tickets?

Appropriate ID may be required on entry or at the time of purchase.

Concession tickets are valid for:

Full-time students over 15 years of age, including high school, TAFE, university and international students (upon presentation of a valid student card)
Pension card holders
Commonwealth Seniors Health Card holders
Healthcare Card holders
Veterans’ Affairs card holders (DVA Gold Card)

Member tickets are valid for:

Geelong Gallery members
Members of the following galleries: Art Gallery of New South Wales (AGNSW), Art Gallery of South Australia (AGSA), Art Gallery of Western Australia (AGWA), Art Gallery of Ballarat, Benalla Art Gallery, Bendigo Art Gallery, East Gippsland Art Gallery, Gippsland Art Gallery, Hamilton Art Gallery, Horsham Regional Art Gallery, Mornington Peninsula Regional Art Gallery, Murray Albury Museum of Art (MAMA), Museum and Art Gallery of Northern Territory (MAGNT), Museum of Contemporary Art (MCA), National Gallery of Australia (NGA), National Gallery of Victoria (NGV), National Portrait Gallery (NPG), Queensland Art Gallery/Gallery of Modern Art (QAGOMA), Shepparton Art Museum (SAM), Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery (TMAG), Wangaratta Art Gallery and Warrnambool Art Gallery.

Entry is free for ICOM (International Council of Museums) card holders.

Is a seniors discount available?

Seniors discounts are available on Tuesdays, for entry at the concession price ($13.00). On all other days of the week (including weekends), visitors holding a Seniors Card will require an Adult ticket ($15.00), unless they are eligible for Members entry.

Do Companion Card holders receive free entry?

Yes. A carer or person who supports a visitor with a disability or frailty is admitted free upon presentation of a Companion Card. Please see staff at the Visitor Experience desk to present your Companion Card, together with the person you are visiting with, to receive a complimentary ticket. The visitor you are assisting will require a valid concession ticket.

Do Geelong Gallery members receive any benefits?

Geelong Gallery members receive discounted entry to Eric Thake—Do You See What I See? ($10.00) upon presentation of a valid Geelong Gallery membership. Members also receive a 10% discount on all purchases in the Geelong Gallery Store, excluding books.

To become a member, visit geelonggallery.org.au/support/membership, sign up at the Visitor Experience desk, or call Geelong Gallery on 03 5229 3645.

Is there a restriction on how long I can spend in the exhibition?

We suggest visitors allow one hour to view the exhibition. Geelong Gallery reserves the right to limit entry based on the capacity of the venue. Pass-outs are not available.

Do I need a ticket for other exhibitions at Geelong Gallery?

No. The 2026 Geelong Contemporary Art Prize and the Gallery’s Collection are free. Please visit the Geelong Gallery website for exhibition dates to ensure they coincide with your visit.

Can I exchange my tickets for another date if I cannot make the original booking date?

Tickets are non-refundable but can be exchanged for another date or time, pending availability. If you experience exceptional circumstances on or just before the day of your visit, please contact Geelong Gallery and our staff will gladly assist.

Can someone else use a ticket I bought?

Yes, tickets can be transferred by contacting Geelong Gallery.

Who is TryBooking and why do I need to provide personal details online?

Online ticket sales for Eric Thake—Do You See What I See? are hosted by TryBooking, an Australian ticketing management system. Some basic personal information is required when purchasing tickets so that Geelong Gallery can manage your booking and any follow-up required. Ticket purchases are subject to booking fees.

Can I pre-purchase a copy of the catalogue?

Yes. You can pre-purchase a copy of the exhibition catalogue, Eric Thake—Do You See What I See?, when buying tickets online through TryBooking. The catalogue costs $49.95.

Where do I collect the catalogue?

Upon arrival at the Gallery, please collect your pre-purchased catalogue from the Visitor Experience desk by showing your catalogue ticket. Catalogues not collected by Saturday 8 May 2027, two months after the end of the exhibition, will no longer be stored for collection, and a refund will not be offered.

Schools and education groups

Are school bookings available?

Bookings are required for all student group visits to the exhibition. Students from Kindergarten to VCE and tertiary levels can be booked by contacting bookings@geelonggallery.org.au.

School groups are encouraged to visit between 9.30am and 11.00am or 1.30pm and 3.00pm, if feasible, however Geelong Gallery remains flexible to visits outside these times.

School groups pay $8.00 per student for a self-guided tour. Bookings include complimentary entry for up to two educators; any additional educators or parents attending with a school group will be charged $8.00 each. Geelong Gallery requires visiting school groups to have a ratio of one teacher to every 10 students.

Need help getting here?

Fully subsidised student exhibition busing is available for Government schools, thanks to the generous support of McHarry’s Buslines. To see if you are eligible, please contact bookings@geelonggallery.org.au.

Is there a maximum number of students per visit?

Geelong Gallery requests that education groups are no larger than 25 students per booking. Larger groups are divided and will explore the Gallery in separate, smaller groups. Please contact us if you wish to bring a larger group.

Can students bring their backpacks?

No. Students are not permitted to bring backpacks. School groups are encouraged to leave bags on the bus or at school, as cloaking is limited during the exhibition period. Please only bring what is required for your visit.

What does a guided tour include?

Primary schools
Eric Thake—Do You See What I See?: Full Experience – Educator-Led
$15 per student (2 teachers free of charge)
Maximum group size: 25 students

20 mins: Educator-led gallery experience, Eric Thake—Do You See What I See?
25 mins: Who’s Who activity
Optional: 10–15 mins self-guided Geelong Contemporary Art Prize

Secondary schools
Eric Thake—Do You See What I See?: Full Experience – Educator-Led
$15 per student (2 teachers free of charge)
Minimum group size: 15 students. Maximum group size: 25 students

20 mins: Educator-led gallery experience, Eric Thake—Do You See What I See?
25 mins: VCE or general arts-based activity
Optional: 10–15 mins self-guided Geelong Contemporary Art Prize

Access

Is Geelong Gallery fully accessible?

Yes, all Gallery spaces are fully accessible for those using a walking frame or wheelchair. Wheelchair-accessible toilets are located on the lower level of the Gallery. For more information, please refer to our pre-visit information at geelonggallery.org.au/visit

Are wheelchairs available for loan?

Yes, wheelchairs are available for loan at no charge. Pre-booking is recommended by calling the Visitor Experience desk on 03 5229 3645 or emailing info@geelonggallery.org.au

Are Access bookings available?

Yes. Access bookings offer relaxed sessions, designed to provide a quieter and more comfortable experience before regular opening hours. They are open to everyone who may benefit from a lower-stimulus environment, including (but not limited to) people with autism, sensory sensitivities, Tourette’s syndrome, learning disabilities or dementia, as well as people living with mobility challenges or anxiety, and people who have experienced trauma.

Booking times are available between 9.30am and 10.00am on Thursdays.

To book an Access session or to receive further information, please call 03 5229 3645 or email bookings@geelonggallery.org.au. We are happy to assist with any enquiries or arrangements.

Facilities

Where are the toilets?

All-gender, wheelchair-accessible, baby change, female and male toilets can be found on the lower level of Geelong Gallery. During the exhibition they are available to ticket holders only. Additional public toilets are located outside the Geelong Library & Heritage Centre, facing Johnstone Park.

What facilities are there for families?

Baby change facilities are available in the bathrooms on the lower level of Geelong Gallery. Breastfeeding is welcome anywhere you feel comfortable at Geelong Gallery.

Is cloaking provided at Geelong Gallery?

Limited cloaking is available at the Visitor Experience desk.

Is there seating in Geelong Gallery?

Limited seating is available throughout the Gallery. Portable stools are available on request from the Visitor Experience desk, and low banquette seating is available in the Gallery spaces for public use. If you require additional seating or have other accessibility requirements, please let us know on arrival.

Geelong Gallery entry policies

Are food and drinks permitted in the exhibition?

No. Food and drinks are not permitted in the Gallery spaces. Please ensure that items are either consumed before your visit or enclosed appropriately within a bag if you need to cloak your belongings.

Are backpacks, umbrellas and large bags permitted in the exhibition?

No. Backpacks, umbrellas of all sizes and large bags are not permitted in any Gallery room. We ask that you cloak these items at the Visitor Experience desk.

Further questions

Is there a program of events?

To view Geelong Gallery events and public programs in connection with Eric Thake—Do You See What I See?, visit geelonggallery.org.au/whats-on/events

My question hasn’t been answered here. How do I contact Geelong Gallery?

Geelong Gallery’s Visitor Experience team is available daily between 10.00am and 5.00pm to assist with any further questions. Please call 03 5229 3645 or email info@geelonggallery.org.au