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Daytime

Brunswick Art and Afternoon Light

Start your day at the quietest time the gallery opens, grab a quick bite, and wander through the local streets.

Best time: noneAbout 90 min

Timeline

  1. 09:00

    Brunswick Town Hall and Counihan Gallery

    Walk into the Counihan Gallery inside Brunswick Town Hall. Arriving at opening means you have the space to yourself to view the contemporary exhibitions without the midday rush.

  2. 09:30

    The Green Refectory

    Walk five minutes to The Green Refectory for a snack or coffee. Their gourmet salads, like the tangy couscous with pumpkin, are perfect for a relaxed daytime break.

  3. 10:00

    Ovens Street Bakery

    Head thirteen minutes away to Ovens Street Bakery. It is a great local spot to pick up some pizza slices or bread. Note that seating is only available outdoors.

Local tip

The gallery is free, but check that you arrive before 10AM on weekdays to beat the library crowds and enjoy the quiet.

Check before you go

  • The Counihan Gallery is open Wed-Sat 11AM-5PM and Sun 1-5PM. On Mon and Tue it is closed.
  • The Green Refectory is open Mon-Fri 07:00-20:00 and weekends 07:00-19:00.
  • Ovens Street Bakery is open Wed-Sun from 9AM.

Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Melbourne (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

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