Art Gallery of New South Wales

The Art Gallery of New South Wales can easily captivate museum lovers for an entire day

An impressive portico welcomes visitors to the Art Gallery of New South Wales
An impressive portico welcomes visitors to the Art Gallery of New South Wales cc licensed photo by Kayhadrin

Established in 1874, the Art Gallery of New South Wales offers presentations of fine international and Australian art in a beautiful setting, with the grand architectural features of the gallery being a work of art themselves.

Well worth the trip, visitors will find it difficult to see all the Gallery has to offer in one day. Be sure to stop by the modern and contemporary works displayed in vast, well-lit spaces that offer great views of Sydney and its beautiful harbour. Don’t miss out on the Grand Courts, which host a distinguished collection of colonial and 19th-century Australian works, as well as European old masters. Also, check out galleries dedicated to the celebration of Asian, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artworks.

Be sure to check out their regularly changing temporary exhibitions that are a major attraction for the Gallery's 1.3 million annual visitors. You can also relax over a coffee or enjoy a meal in the Gallery cafe or restaurant.

Nearby attractions: Royal Botanic Gardens

Facts For Your Visit

Fee: Yes

Art Gallery of New South Wales Hours:
Opening hours may differ on holidays

  • Monday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM
  • Thursday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Friday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Saturday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Sunday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Address: Art Gallery Rd, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia

Phone: 1800 679 278

Official Website: Art Gallery of New South Wales

Art Gallery of New South Wales Reviews

Rated 4.7 out of 5 Star Rating

5 Star Rating If you just want to visit one museum in Sydney you should pick this one. There’s a large and diverse collection to be found from different eras. There are some big pieces that are really worth looking at. The building itself is also great. You walk easily into the botanical garden next to the museum. Had a great afternoon even that the weather wasn’t great. Admission is free except from the special collection.
Jan Willem Grift - in the last week

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5 Star Rating Lovely experience, amazing art by Vasily Kandinsky and Louise Bourgeois. The gallery as a whole is a great space, love the new North building especially the tank. We try two of restaurants both nice friendly venues. Simple menu but reasonably priced, quick and efficient service. I have been to the gallery before and will go back in the future. I recommend buying your tickets before you go online if you can, you will avoid waiting and most likely get a good deal.
Didier Balez - a month ago

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5 Star Rating Loving the new section of the old favourite art gallery! Indigenous art just stunning. And how's the semi precious rotting lemon?! Brilliant. Had lunch in the old section after seeing the Kandinsky exhibit, both pretty good.
Rosemary Asher - in the last week

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5 Star Rating It is worth planning a few hours for this place. Personally, I am very pleased with the visit. The atmosphere is wonderful and friendly, I was greeted at the door and given short instructions about current exhibitions. There are many levels and the thematic range is diverse. That's why I'm convinced that everyone will find something interesting. The new building/wing includes modern and interactive installations, which I liked the most. I am adding this place to my favourites and looking forward to visit it again.
lubieimbir - 2 months ago

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5 Star Rating Amazing experience at the Louise Bourgeois - Has the Day Invaded the Night or Has the Night Invaded the Day exhibition. The new North Building is spacious and moved well from the well-lit rooms of ‘Day’, on lower level 2 to the darkened terrain of ‘Night’, downstairs in the Tank. There was more than 120 works, including many never seen before in Australia, among them The Destruction of the Father 1974 and Crouching Spider 2003. Highly recommend.
Annalisa Brimo - in the last week

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Directions

Train Line Nearest Station Walking Time
T4Martin Place8 minutes
T2 or T3St. James8 minutes

How to get to Art Gallery of New South Wales by Train

By Train: exit at St. James Station and walk east on Prince Albert staying left at the 'Y' and continue where it becomes Art Gallery Road, or at Martin Place Station and proceed east crossing Macquarie Street continuing through the passageway by the north block of the Hospital and across the Domain (green space) (both are about an 8 minutes walk).

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