About Art Gallery of New South Wales

One globally renowned and acclaimed as the largest art gallery in entire Australia is the Art Gallery of New South Wales. The gallery did its first official display exhibition in 1874. Designated as one of the leading museums in Sydney, the gallery displays exhibits from the time of settlement to the contemporary years including Asian and European art along with Australian craftsmanship. This famous art gallery attracts tourists for its exquisite and rare variety of historical displays. The section dedicated to promoting tribal art and artists is always a unique and mystifying encounter for visitors coming here. This public gallery boasts a myriad collection of art pieces of Indigenous artists community hailing from different parts of Australia.

 

 

Must See

  • The Yiribana Gallery 
  • Yiribana Project Space
  • European Gallery
  • Australian Gallery
  • Asian Art Gallery

How to reach

You can walk to the gallery from the Royal Botanic Garden or from the city centre. Martin Place and St James are the closest train stations.

Tips

  • Do not touch the artwork as the natural oils can damage the art with human touch.
  • Do not get too close to the art.
  • Exercise caution when walking fast or you might accidentally damage some pieces of art
  • Gallery hosts will be able to help to find your way around if someone gets lost.
  • Photography is allowed but without a flash.
  • Several rooms are exclusively dedicated to the modern form of art.

Visit Time

Sunday:       10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Monday:       10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.   

Tuesday:      10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. 

Wednesday: 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. 

Thursday:     10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. 

Friday:          10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Saturday:      10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. 

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Entrance Fee

No

 

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Time you can spend

1 to 2 hours

 

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Weather

Clear Sky 7.04°C

 

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