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NGV welcomes $28.7M boost

Rising attendance has been the determining factor in a financial boost for the National Gallery of Victoria.
26 Apr 2017
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Victoria’s Minister for Creative Industries, Martin Foley, has announced an additional $28.7 million investment over two years for the National Gallery of Victoria (NGV).

The boost in funds has been justified by the gallery’s recent success with audiences.

The NGV was recently named the 19th most visited art museum internationally.

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