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Further Distractions Heide Museum of Modern Art The former home of John and Sunday Reed, patrons of the Melbourne art scene, was turned into the Museum of Modern Art, following their deaths. Their home now houses exhibitions of contemporary Australian art. The sculpture park, in the museum’s grounds, is particularly impressive. 7 Templestowe Road, Bulleen Tel: (03) 9850 1500. Fax: (03) 9852 0154. Website: www.heide.com.au Transport: Heidelberg Station then bus 291. Opening hours: Tues-Fri 1000-1700, Sat-Sun 1200-1700. Admission: A$6.60; concessions available. William Ricketts Sanctuary Located in a mountain ash forest in the Dandenong Ranges, tranquil William Ricketts Sanctuary is the location where the sculptor, William Ricketts, positioned his mystical kiln-fired clay sculptures of Aboriginal figures among the rocks and ferns. Dandenong Ranges Tel: (03) 9751 1300. Fax: (03) 9751 2118. Website: www.parkweb.vic.gov.au Transport: By car along the Mount Dandenong Tourist Road. Opening hours: Daily 1000-1630. Admission: A$5.20; concessions available. |
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