Art and culture – Daylesford and the Macedon Ranges

Your artistic side will be indulged in Daylesford and the Macedon Ranges, and if you're not creative, a trip to the region could inspire your inner artist.

Home to artists of all kinds
Join other day-trippers seeking inspiration around Daylesford, home to painters, sculptors, ceramicists, metalworkers, glassblowers, printmakers and visiting artists.

An arty tour
Your art and culture tour will start with Daylesford's Convent Gallery, featuring local art and occasional exhibitions by international artists.

Nearby Pantechnicon Gallery will get the creative juices flowing, or check out the Strawbale Gallery in Woodend and Lancefield's Mad Gallery. Many artists open their studios to the public, so grab a souvenir that's bound to appreciate – and be appreciated.

Culture and history
Your visits to farms, wineries, restaurants and galleries around Daylesford and the Macedon Ranges will have piqued your interest about local history and culture. Call into a specialist museum to discover how these vibrant communities got started and learn the stories of early settlers.