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Brett Whiteley Studio

Brett Whiteley Studio

Inside the Brett Whiteley Studio

The Brett Whiteley Studio has been managed as a museum by the Art Gallery of New South Wales since 1995.
  • Free entry and tickets

    Entry is free and tickets are not required for the Brett Whiteley Studio and our exhibitions.

    Tickets may be required for some events, and there may be charges. 

    For details, including any ticketing or charges, see What's on for current and upcoming exhibitions plus information on events and programs.

  • Opening hours

    Thursday – Sunday
    10am – 4pm
    Closed Christmas Day (25 December) and Easter Friday

  • About the Studio

    The studio was the workplace and home of Australian artist Brett Whiteley (1939–92).

    The artist bought the former warehouse in 1985 and converted it into a studio and exhibition space. He lived there from 1987 to 1992, the year he died in Thirroul, south of Sydney.

    Visitors are offered the unique opportunity to experience the atmosphere of the space – the studio with his unfinished paintings, art equipment and collections of reference books, and the graffiti wall covered with quotes and images.

    The living area has memorabilia such as photographs, objects, postcards, furniture, his music collection and sketchbooks. The gallery has changing exhibitions of the artist’s works: paintings, drawings, sculpture and graphics from the Brett Whiteley Studio, Art Gallery of New South Wales and private collections.

  • Getting here

    Address

    2 Raper Street, Surry Hills, NSW

    Light rail

    The nearest light rail stop is Surry Hills. The Studio is about a 5-minute walk from there. Before Bourke Street, turn left into Esther Lane, then right, then left into Raper Street.

    Buses

    From the city: 304 from stand A on Alfred Street from Circular Quay.

    Parking

    Parking is difficult in surrounding streets. Out of consideration for local residents, please do not park in Raper or Davies Streets or Esther Lane.

  • Accessibility

    The Studio is split over two levels. The main exhibition space is located on the ground level, with Brett Whiteley’s living room and studio on the top level. Access for people with limited mobility is available to the ground level only; however, detailed photos of the top level are available.

    Bathroom facilities

    The ground level has an accessible bathroom.

    Parking

    On-street parking only. 

  • Studio shop

    There is a small gallery shop with postcards, posters and other merchandise for sale. There is no cafe at the Studio; however, visitors are welcome to return on the day after visiting the numerous cafes and restaurants close by.

  • Studio contacts

    General enquiries       

    Tel 02 9225 1881
    brettwhiteleystudio@ag.nsw.gov.au

    Education office

    Monday–Friday
    9am – 5pm
    Tel 02 9225 1740
    education@ag.nsw.gov.au
    Booking learning programs

    Venue hire

    Tel 02 9225 1702
    venues@ag.nsw.gov.au
    Event enquiry online form

    Merchandise

    Tel 02 9225 1718
    Fax 02 9225 1630
    galleryshop@ag.nsw.gov.au

    Tel 02 9225 1718
    galleryshop@ag.nsw.gov.au

    Media enquiries

    See media office

    Artwork enquiries

    The Brett Whiteley Studio is managed by the Art Gallery of New South Wales and is not a commercial gallery. We do not value or authenticate works of art. This can be done through accredited valuation experts and auction houses.

Brett Whiteley Studio

Entrance to the Brett Whiteley Studio

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