--- description: Park 30 m from the Ian Potter Centre for $3 an hour, or use a 24/7 car park 100 m away for $32 a day. title: Parking Near Ian Potter Centre, Melbourne CBD | Parksy image: https://www.parksy.com/sites/default/files/landmarks/parking-near-ian-potter-centre-melbourne-cbd-13862f.webp --- [Skip to main content](#main-content) # Parking Near Ian Potter Centre, Melbourne CBD Landmark Parking · Melbourne CBD, Victoria · Ian Potter Centre Published 8 Aug 2026 · Updated 14 Sep 2026 · 4 min read · Reviewed by the [Parksy Editorial Team](https://www.parksy.com/editorial-guidelines) 2 Swanston Street, Melbourne VIC 3000 [Airport Parking (MEB)](https://www.parksy.com/airport/au/vic/meb) [Cheap Parking](https://www.parksy.com/cheap/au/vic/melbourne-cbd) [Disability Parking](https://www.parksy.com/disability/au/vic/melbourne-cbd) [Free Parking](https://www.parksy.com/free/au/vic/melbourne-cbd) [Garage Rentals](https://www.parksy.com/garages/melbourne-cbd) [Listings Nearby](https://www.parksy.com/parking/au/vic/melbourne-cbd) [Moving Guide](https://www.parksy.com/moving/au/vic/melbourne-cbd) [Parking Costs](https://www.parksy.com/costs/au/vic/melbourne-cbd) [Parking Fines](https://www.parksy.com/fines/au/vic/melbourne-cbd) [Parking Permits](https://www.parksy.com/permits/au/vic/melbourne-cbd) [Parking Signs](https://www.parksy.com/signs/au/vic/melbourne-cbd) [Rent Parking](https://www.parksy.com/rent/au/vic/melbourne-cbd) [Street Parking](https://www.parksy.com/street/au/vic/melbourne-cbd) [Towed Vehicle](https://www.parksy.com/towed/au/vic/melbourne-cbd) [Vehicle Storage](https://www.parksy.com/storage/au/vic/melbourne-cbd) Where Can I Park for the Ian Potter Centre? For the Ian Potter Centre at 2 Swanston Street, Melbourne VIC 3000, the closest Parksy option is a secure garage parking space 30 m away for $3 an hour. Other nearby choices include a 24/7 car park 100 m away at $32 a day. Limited free accessible street parking is available near the NGV sites. Listen to article 5:00 minutes Playback speed 0.75×1×1.25×1.5×2× Voice Auto (your country) Audio is AI-generated on your device, so voice and pronunciation may vary. [Find Parking Near Me](https://www.parksy.com/parking-near-me) [Find Parking Near Me](https://www.parksy.com/parking-near-me) Search secure car spaces, garages and undercover spots near you, and lock in your spot in minutes.
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2 Swanston Street, Melbourne VIC 3000
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Flinders Street, 210 m (3 min walk)
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Photo: [Pexels](https://www.pexels.com) ## Parking Near the Ian Potter Centre on Swanston Street The Ian Potter Centre is at 2 Swanston Street, Melbourne VIC 3000, in Melbourne near Melbourne CBD. Drivers should use the nearby paid car parks listed below, as the NGV’s directions page identifies paid accessible parking at Arts Centre Melbourne and Australian Ballet Centre rather than an on-site public car park (ngv.vic.gov.au). Limited free accessible street parking is available around the NGV sites (ngv.vic.gov.au). The Victorian Arts Centre car park beneath NGV International is entered from Sturt Street, Southbank, via St Kilda Road (ngv.vic.gov.au). This is a practical alternative when access to the city-side streets is difficult, although it is across the river from the site. ## Busy Melbourne Periods and Street Parking Around the IPC The IPC is open daily from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm (fedsquare.com), so daytime visitor demand is concentrated around those hours. Limited free accessible street parking is available near the NGV sites (ngv.vic.gov.au). Drivers using surrounding streets should give priority to signed restrictions and accessible bays, because the free provision is limited. The entry point for the Arts Centre car park is Sturt Street, Southbank, accessed from St Kilda Road (ngv.vic.gov.au). Show map of Melbourne CBD ## Named Car Parks and Free Parking Options Near the Site The Victorian Arts Centre car park is beneath NGV International and is entered from Sturt Street, Southbank, off St Kilda Road (ngv.vic.gov.au). Arts Centre Melbourne publishes a first 15 minutes free period, an overstay charge of $6 per hour or part thereof to a daily maximum of $55, and a lost ticket fee of $55, with GST included (artscentremelbourne.com.au). [Wilson Parking](https://www.parksy.com/blog/wilson-parking-review-pros-cons-summary-services) lists 180 St Kilda Rd, Melbourne VIC 3006, with parking from $11.75, and 70 City Road, with parking from $15 (wilsonparking.com.au). Limited free accessible street parking is also identified by the NGV (ngv.vic.gov.au). These named choices sit south of the river-side gallery precinct rather than directly beside the Swanston Street entrance. ## Parksy Spaces Within a Short Walk of the IPC The closest Parksy option is a secure garage parking space 30 m away, priced at $3 an hour. A Flinders Gate car park with 24/7 access is 100 m away and costs $32 a day. A secure parking space at Murdoch Square Car Park is 190 m away and costs $10 an hour. Further choices include a secure 24/7 garage 230 m away at $7 an hour, a secure Melbourne garage 250 m away at $2.50 an hour, and secure garage parking at Grand Hyatt Melbourne 260 m away at $9 an hour. The 30 m space is a few steps away, while the other options provide alternatives around the central city blocks. Show street view near Ian Potter Centre ## Sources - [Australian Government transport department](https://www.infrastructure.gov.au) - [VicRoads parking rules](https://www.vic.gov.au/parking) - [Directions & Parking - Melbourne](https://www.ngv.vic.gov.au/plan-your-visit/directions-parking/) - [Public Transport Victoria](https://www.ptv.vic.gov.au) - [Parking](https://www.artscentremelbourne.com.au/visit/parking) - [National Gallery of Victoria](https://www.wilsonparking.com.au/attractions/vic/national-gallery-of-victoria/) - [Plan Your Visit](https://www.ngv.vic.gov.au/plan-your-visit/) - [English | NGV International](https://www.ngv.vic.gov.au/plan-your-visit/lote/english-ngvi/) - [The Ian Potter Centre: NGV Australia](https://fedsquare.com/venues/the-ian-potter-centre-ngv-australia) \* Please note: parking prices, time limits and fine amounts change frequently and vary by operator, council and local authority. Everything on this page is indicative and provided on a best-endeavours basis. Always check the sign, the operator or the issuing authority before you rely on a figure. ## Frequently Asked Questions ### Where Can I Park for the Ian Potter Centre? For the Ian Potter Centre at 2 Swanston Street, Melbourne VIC 3000, the closest Parksy option is a secure garage parking space 30 m away for $3 an hour. Other nearby choices include a 24/7 car park 100 m away at $32 a day. Limited free accessible street parking is available near the NGV sites. ### Is There Public Parking at the Ian Potter Centre? The NGV’s directions page identifies paid accessible parking at Arts Centre Melbourne and Australian Ballet Centre rather than an on-site public car park. Limited free accessible street parking is available around the NGV sites. Drivers should follow signed restrictions and give priority to accessible bays because the free provision is limited. ### What Is the Closest Parking to the Ian Potter Centre? The closest Parksy option is a secure garage parking space 30 m away, priced at $3 an hour. A 24/7 Flinders Gate car park is 100 m away and costs $32 a day. Other options include parking 190 m away at $10 an hour and a garage 230 m away at $7 an hour. ### How Much Does the Arts Centre Car Park Cost? The Victorian Arts Centre car park publishes a first 15 minutes free period. An overstay charge of $6 per hour or part thereof applies to a daily maximum of $55, and the lost ticket fee is $55. GST is included. The car park is beneath NGV International and is entered from Sturt Street, Southbank, via St Kilda Road. ### Where Is the Arts Centre Car Park Entrance? The Victorian Arts Centre car park beneath NGV International is entered from Sturt Street, Southbank, via St Kilda Road. 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