Visiting for people with disability
The Art Gallery of NSW is committed to providing access to our collections and exhibitions for all audiences, including people with disability.
Physical access and mobility
Parking
There are four free dedicated disabled parking spaces: two on-street spaces at the front of the Gallery and two off-street spaces at the rear.
Please note you are not able to book any accessible parking spaces in advance.
Entrance and exit
Front: The main entrance, at the front of the Gallery, is via two short flights of stairs: nine steps outside and two in the vestibule inside. A permanent access ramp provides an alternative to the external stairs. A portable ramp is available for the inside stairs as required, and is put into place by Gallery staff. See ground level floorplan.
Rear: Another access entrance/exit is provided at the rear of the building. This is reached via the service road on the southern side of the building, leading to security gates. Press the intercom for access. From here, entrance is via a ramp into lower level 1. See accessible rear entrance map (right) and lower level 1 floorplan.
Inside the building
All public areas inside the building can be accessed by ramps and two lifts (as well as stairs and elevators). Access to the research library and archive for those who cannot use the stairs can be arranged on request.
The Domain Theatre and Centenary Auditorium have seating spaces designed for wheelchairs.
Wheelchair-accessible toilets are located on the upper level, lower level 1 and lower level 3.
A limited number of wheelchairs are available behind the ground floor ticketing and membership desk and rear Gallery entrance for use within the Gallery without charge.
Contact us
For those requiring assisted entry or entrance at the rear, we recommend you contact the Gallery before arrival: tel 02 9225 1775
Inside the Gallery, if you require further assistance, see staff at the information desk or any of our uniformed Gallery officers.
Carers
General entry to the Gallery is free to all visitors. However, where entry fees are charged for major temporary exhibitions, a carer or person who supports a visitor with a disability or frailty is admitted FREE on presentation of a Companion Card.
Hearing
An audio-induction loop is available in the Domain Theatre and Centenary Auditorium.
A portable FM-transmitter system is available for all guided tours on request at the information desk.
Transcripts are also available for some of our audio tours.
See also Access programs
Vision
See Access programs.
Intellectual disability
See Access programs.
For children
See Access programs.