Stories of art and place New experience in Naala Nura, our south building

A sandstone building with Art Gallery of New South Wales written at the front above columns, and a panel featuring hooded heads above the door — Installation view of Karla Dickens *To see or not to see* 2022, Art Gallery of New South Wales © Karla Dickens / Copyright Agency

As part of a small tour group, embark on a guided journey through the Art Gallery of New South Wales’ historic south building, now known as Naala Nura.

In Stories of art and place, a member of the Art Gallery’s experience team will bring fascinating stories to light about the art, architectural features, people and history of the Art Gallery. Discover the revitalised forecourt, including an extraordinary new art commission in the niche above the entrance; the beautifully refurbished Grand Courts, home to artworks from our international and Australian collections; and the 20th-century galleries, featuring renowned works from our contemporary collection.

The experience also includes benefits, for the day of your visit, normally reserved for our members:

10% discount at the kiosk in the Welcome Plaza, featuring a takeaway menu developed by Gamilaroi Elder Aunty Beryl Van-Oploo, and at the Gallery Cafe in our south building
10% discount at our Gallery Shop in both our buildings, offering exclusive Art Gallery merchandise and art books
access to our revitalised Members Lounge in our south building, with digital access to the latest edition of our art magazine Look.

Tours

Stories of art and place New experience in Naala Nura, our south building

Daily 10.30am, 1.30pm

Duration 1 hour

Art Gallery of New South Wales

Naala Nura, our south building

Meet at the front steps

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$45 per person
$39 concession
$35 member
$24 youth
Free for children under 5

Book

Book in person at the Art Gallery from 9.15am outside our south building or from 10am at the welcome desk inside, or book in advance online
Limited numbers. For group bookings of 15 or more, email venuehire@ag.nsw.gov.au. If you are a tourism operator, email tourism@ag.nsw.gov.au

A sandstone building with a columned portico is reflected in a decorative pool

Exterior view of Naala Nura, our south building

Pylons supporting the metal frame of a bridge with water and distant buildings behind

Grace Cossington Smith The curve of the bridge 1928–29, Art Gallery of New South Wales © Estate of Grace Cossington Smith

Workers at the mouth of a tunnel in a mountainside.

Arthur Streeton Fire's on 1891, Art Gallery of New South Wales

A group of vertical poles of varying shapes and heights, painted with varying patterns