We acknowledge the Gadigal of the Eora Nation, the traditional custodians of the Country on which the Art Gallery of New South Wales stands.

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Two people looking at art on a wall

Visitors in the Making Worlds exhibition, featuring works by Anish Kapoor (left), Mabel Juli (right) and Shireen Taweel, photo © Art Gallery of New South Wales, Zan Wimberley   

Find yourself at the Art Gallery of New South Wales, one of Australia’s leading art museums

Each year, over one million visitors enjoy the Art Gallery and our collection of art. We are located within beautiful parklands overlooking Sydney Harbour and only a 15-minute walk from the city centre. Admission is free, and so are most of our exhibitions and events.

Opening hours

Open daily, 10am – 5pm
Until 10pm Wednesdays
Until 12 midnight Saturday 4 February for Mopoke (North Building only)
Closed Easter Friday and Christmas Day

Some parts of the Art Gallery have different opening hours, including:

Brett Whiteley Studio

Open Thursdays–Sundays, 10am – 4pm
Closed Easter Friday and Christmas Day