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

Art After Hours

On Wednesday nights, the Art Gallery of New South Wales stays open late.
Visitors walking across the pedestrian crossing towards the entrance to the Gallery at night. The columns are uplit with pink lights.

Visitors arrive at the Art Gallery for Art After Hours 

A small group of laughing people sitting in a circle

Visitors at the Art Gallery

Youth Collective

The band 902 perform at Art After Hours

Many visitors watching a performance in the entrance court of the Gallery at night.

Visitors to Queer Art After Hours

Poet Brooke Scobie performs as part of NAIDOC Week Art After Hours

Poet Brooke Scobie performs as part of NAIDOC Week Art After Hours

Two visitors attending Art After Hours at the Gallery looking at each other and drinking glasses of champagne.

Visitors at Art After Hours

Sketching artworks from the Art Gallery collection during Drop in and draw at Art After Hours

Sketching artworks from the Art Gallery collection during Drop in and draw at Art After Hours 

Explore our collection displays and exhibitions by night, join a guided tour, grab a drink, catch a film, stay for dinner and check out our schedule of upcoming programs including talks, performances and workshops. Discover something new or visit your art favourites. Every week, it’s free and open to everyone.

Except 27 December 2023, when we’ll close 5pm

Members Lounge and Gallery Shop close 15 minutes earlier

Some parts of the Art Gallery have different opening hours, including the library, archive and children’s art library.

A free shuttle bus runs every 20 minutes during Art After Hours from 7pm to 10pm from the Art Gallery to public transport hubs at Town Hall, Wynyard and Martin Place.

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