Getting here

The Art Gallery of New South Wales has two art museum buildings in the Domain in Sydney on Gadigal Country. These have been given Sydney Aboriginal language names.

Naala Nura, which means ‘seeing Country’, is our historic building on the south part of the site, facing the Domain parklands.

Naala Badu, which means ‘seeing waters’, is our new building on the north part of the site, overlooking Sydney Harbour. 

Where to find us

Art Gallery Road, The Domain, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia

On the eastern side of Sydney’s CBD, next to the Royal Botanic Gardens and the Domain, just down the road from St Mary’s Cathedral. About 5 minutes walk from Macquarie Street, across the Domain, or from Hyde Park.

Transport

Bus 441 – Departs from the York Street side of Queen Victoria Building (Stand D) and drops off near the Art Gallery. Returns to Queen Victoria Building, picking up outside the Art Gallery.

Train – St James and Martin Place stations are both about 10 minutes walk.

For more information about public transport options, times or disruptions, contact the Transport Infoline on 131 500 or transportnsw.info

Courtesy bus – During Art After Hours on Wednesday nights, a courtesy bus departs from the bus stop on Art Gallery Road in front of the Art Gallery every 20 minutes from 7pm until closing. Stops include various locations in the city near public transport hubs at Town Hall (Castlereagh St and Park St), Martin Place (Macquarie St) and Wynyard (Castlereagh St and Hunter St).

Taxis and rideshare – Drop-off and pick-up zone on Art Gallery Road near the front of the Art Gallery.

Parking

Meter parking – On Mrs Macquaries Road and other streets around the Art Gallery.

Parking stations – There are several car parks near the Art Gallery. The closest are the Domain Car Park and The Wharf, Woolloomooloo Car Park, both of which can be booked in advance online. Note changes to access from the Domain Car Park: The lift closest to the Art Gallery is not operational as it is being replaced by Wilson Parking There are stairs, and the car park’s south lift remains operational.

Bicycles – Bike parking is available along Art Gallery Road for both buildings. Bike racks are located at the front of the Naala Nura building and outside the Naala Badu building, opposite the Woolloomooloo Gate entrance to the Royal Botanic Garden.

Buses – Drop-off and pick-up zone on Art Gallery Road near the front of the Art Gallery but no dedicated parking spaces.

Deliveries and pick ups

Via the delivery/loading dock or security entrance at the rear of each of our buildings.

For the Naala Nura building, drive down the service road (signposted ‘Deliveries’) off Art Gallery Road on the south side of the building, to the boom gate.

For the Naala Badu building, drive to 4 Lincoln Crescent, Woolloomooloo, to the security gate.

At either gate, press the intercom and our security staff will assist you.