Heide Museum of Modern Art

The Heide Museum of Modern Art sits on Templestowe Road at Bulleen, on the edge of Melbourne in a beautiful riverside setting. A celebrated modern art museum — once the home of art patrons John and Sunday Reed, and a crucible of Australian modernism — it combines galleries of important Australian and contemporary art with stunning sculpture gardens and lovely grounds.

The appeal is that combination of significant art, fascinating history and gorgeous surrounds: you can explore the galleries and changing exhibitions, wander the beautiful sculpture park and gardens, and soak up the history of one of the most important sites in Australian art. It's a wonderful cultural day out, blending world-class art with the natural beauty of the grounds beside the Yarra.

With a 4.5 rating from more than 1,700 reviews, it's clearly delighting its visitors. Exhibitions, opening hours, admission, the cafe and any events vary with the program, so it's worth checking current details before you go — particularly to see what's on — while looking forward to exploring the art, the sculpture gardens and the history of Heide at Bulleen.