Brett Whiteley Studio

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

Opening hours

Thursday – Sunday
10am – 4pm
Closed Easter Friday and Christmas Day
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 there

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 Central Railway Station: 372 and 393 from Eddy Avenue bus stop.
From the city: 301, 302 and 303 from stand D, Circular Quay or on Castlereagh Street between King and Goulburn Streets.
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
Gallery Shop
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.