Yarra Trams, in collaboration with the Department of Transport and Little Rocket, has unveiled a new tram shelter art installation on Collins Street in Melbourne.

The project, titled "Welcome to Wurundjeri Country", showcases work by five Wurundjeri artists, blending established and emerging talent.

Spanning the length of Collins Street, the installation will remain for three years, marking a significant first for the area.

The featured artists, Coree Thorpe, Simone Thompson, Ash Firebrace, Alex Kerr, and Samantha Richards, have worked across Victoria, now bringing their talents to the high-traffic hub.

Department of Transport Executive Director of First Peoples Self Determination, Tim McCartney, said the project offers a rare opportunities to share Wurundjeri history in an accessible format.

"These opportunities to showcase such important narratives through a transport medium have been rare to date," he said.

"They provide a platform to share the ancient history of the Wurundjeri in an accessible way."

Yarra Trams CEO, Carla Purcell, said the Collins Street tram shelters have been transformed into an open-air gallery, allowing commuters to experience First Nations art during their travels.

"Collins Street Art Shelters have been transformed into an open-air art gallery, where passengers will be able to enjoy and experience First Nations art as they travel through the CBD," she said.

Little Rocket's CEO John Burgess expressed excitement at showcasing Wurundjeri culture through the unique medium.

The artworks, installed on October 8, were documented by Little Rocket, with a time-lapse set to be shared via social media and on the Yarra Trams website.