Melbourne's Most Beautiful Handicraft Center - Craft Victoria
Craft Victoria is Australia's leading craft and design organization, advocating for the importance of craftsmanship since the 21st century. For fifty years, Craft Victoria has strongly supported and assisted thousands of artists and over a hundred small and medium-sized creative enterprises, challenging the boundaries of craft. Through supporting, showcasing, and celebrating craft creators from various disciplines, Craft has successfully built a vibrant and sustainable modern craft community.
Craft is the only institution in Victoria that offers collection services, public events, and professional development opportunities for craft creators. Its headquarters in Melbourne serves as a center where the public and creators can exchange ideas in ceramics, furniture, jewelry, textiles, and glassware, sharing and celebrating the works of Australia's most respected craft creators.
Craft Victoria's gallery and exhibition spaces give hundreds of creators the opportunity to display their works each year, increasing their visibility and the potential to earn income from their creations. Thousands of visitors annually attend our art exhibitions to appreciate the unique and original artworks crafted by creators.
### Craft Victoria's Mission
Craft Victoria's mission is to continuously encourage high-quality craft creation, broaden public interest in handicrafts in Australia and around the world, and demonstrate the importance of craft production in the 21st century through keen insight.
### Visiting Craft Victoria
Craft Victoria is located at Watson Place, Flinders Lane, behind Supernormal, opposite the Adelphi Hotel.
- An 8-minute walk from Flinders Street Train Station.
- Take tram lines 1, 16, 3, 3a, 5, 6, 64, 67, 72 to Stop 11 City Square/Swanston Street.
- We welcome visits from school and community groups during office hours. Our staff will introduce you to the latest exhibitions. Please call 03 9650 7775 at least one week before your visit.
**Opening Hours:** Monday to Friday 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM, Saturday 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Closed on Sundays and public holidays.
