Buxton Contemporary is Melbourne's premier museum dedicated to contemporary art, officially opened in 2018 as part of the University of Melbourne's Victorian College of the Arts campus. Initiated by a significant philanthropic act from the Michael and Janet Buxton Foundation in 2014, the museum showcases a substantial collection of contemporary Australian art donated by the Buxtons themselves. The museum offers a vibrant program that includes solo and thematic exhibitions, artist commissions, and innovative learning initiatives that connect contemporary art to diverse audiences.

Buxton Contemporary is committed to supporting artistic practice and fostering engagement with contemporary artists, reflecting the Buxtons' ethos of nurturing the arts. Located in Melbourne's Arts Precinct, the museum not only highlights the transformative power of art but also honors the Traditional Owners of the land, the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung and Bunurong peoples, acknowledging the rich cultural history and ongoing significance of Indigenous art practices in Australia