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Art Gallery of New South Wales

Explore the world-class collections and rich cultural heritage of the Art Gallery of New South Wales through expert-led tours, engaging storytelling, and curated highlights that bring the artists and their works to life.
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Slide 1 of 6, Naala Nura building with classical columns and reflecting pool in front.
Naala Nura building with classical columns and reflecting pool in front.
Visitors admiring paintings at the Art Gallery of New South Wales.
Art Gallery of New South Wales exterior with visitors, Sydney, Australia.
Painting of Ned Kelly on horseback in a landscape, Art Gallery of New South Wales.
Visitors exploring exhibits at the Art Gallery of New South Wales.
Art Gallery of New South Wales painting with desert landscape and large bird.

Art Gallery of New South Wales Tickets: Nolan Origins Exhibition

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  • Explore 100 major works from the painter who rewrote Australia's visual mythology, in the first major Art Gallery of New South Wales Nolan survey in nearly 20 years.
  • The Ned Kelly series (1946-47), painted in enamel on composition board, anchors the show alongside loaned works from public and private collections.
  • Explore five distinct Australian landscapes, from St Kilda and Wimmera to Central Australia, tracing how geography shaped his singular visual language.
  • Self-guided access over a four-month run; Wednesday evenings stay open until 10pm for a quieter gallery visit.
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  • Explore 100 major works from the painter who rewrote Australia's visual mythology, in the first major Art Gallery of New South Wales Nolan survey in nearly 20 years.
  • The Ned Kelly series (1946-47), painted in enamel on composition board, anchors the show alongside loaned works from public and private collections.
  • Explore five distinct Australian landscapes, from St Kilda and Wimmera to Central Australia, tracing how geography shaped his singular visual language.
  • Self-guided access over a four-month run; Wednesday evenings stay open until 10pm for a quieter gallery visit.
from
AU$35
Slide 1 of 6, Family interacting with Annie Morris's Stack sculpture at Art Gallery of New South Wales, Sydney.
Family interacting with Annie Morris's Stack sculpture at Art Gallery of New South Wales, Sydney.
Couple viewing paintings at Art Gallery of New South Wales, Sydney.
Art Gallery of New South Wales entrance with columns, Sydney.
Bronze sculpture "Here Comes Everybody" by Francis Upritchard at Art Gallery of New South Wales, Sydney.
Former WWII fuel bunker, The Tank, with spiral staircase, Art Gallery of New South Wales, Sydney.
Dining area at Art Gallery of New South Wales, Sydney with modern seating and large windows.

Australian Art Stories Tour at Art Gallery of New South Wales

1 hr 15 mins

  • Explore Australian art through an exclusive guided Australian Art Stories Tour at the Art Gallery of NSW.

  • Learn about Indigenous and contemporary Australian art through engaging expert commentary.

  • Enjoy exclusive early entry to the gallery for a quieter, more immersive viewing experience.

  • Relax with morning tea or coffee and a sweet treat, plus member-for-a-day perks and a take-home tour lanyard.

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  • Explore Australian art through an exclusive guided Australian Art Stories Tour at the Art Gallery of NSW.

  • Learn about Indigenous and contemporary Australian art through engaging expert commentary.

  • Enjoy exclusive early entry to the gallery for a quieter, more immersive viewing experience.

  • Relax with morning tea or coffee and a sweet treat, plus member-for-a-day perks and a take-home tour lanyard.

from
AU$70
Slide 1 of 5, Miniature painting of Meen avatar from Avatar: Forms of Vishnu exhibit, Art Gallery of New South Wales, Sydney.
Miniature painting of Meen avatar from Avatar: Forms of Vishnu exhibit, Art Gallery of New South Wales, Sydney.
Radha and Krishna in lotus attire, traditional Phulasjya style, Art Gallery of New South Wales, Sydney.
Varaha, Vishnu's boar avatar, battles a demon in a miniature painting at Art Gallery of New South Wales, Sydney.
Lotus-shaped bronze sculpture of Vishnu from the Pala Empire, displayed in Sydney's Art Gallery of New South Wales.
Bronze sculpture "Here Comes Everybody" by Francis Upritchard at Art Gallery of New South Wales, Sydney.

Avatar: Forms of Vishnu Exhibition at Art Gallery of New South Wales Tickets

1 hr

  • Explore the many forms of Vishnu at the Avatar: Forms of Vishnu exhibition at the Art Gallery of New South Wales through a rich, cross-cultural exhibition.

  • Discover artworks that bring stories of heroism, love, and devotion to life across South and Southeast Asia.

  • See works across sculpture, painting, textiles, photography, and film spanning centuries of artistic tradition.

  • Follow Vishnu’s avatars, from Matsya and Kurma to Krishna, Rama, and Kalki, through evolving artistic interpretations.

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  • Explore the many forms of Vishnu at the Avatar: Forms of Vishnu exhibition at the Art Gallery of New South Wales through a rich, cross-cultural exhibition.

  • Discover artworks that bring stories of heroism, love, and devotion to life across South and Southeast Asia.

  • See works across sculpture, painting, textiles, photography, and film spanning centuries of artistic tradition.

  • Follow Vishnu’s avatars, from Matsya and Kurma to Krishna, Rama, and Kalki, through evolving artistic interpretations.

from
AU$35

Plan your visit

Art Gallery of New South Wales

Monday10:00am - 5:00pmlast entry 4:00pm
Tuesday10:00am - 5:00pmlast entry 4:00pm
Wednesday10:00am - 10:00pmlast entry 9:00pm
Thursday10:00am - 5:00pmlast entry 4:00pm
Friday10:00am - 5:00pmlast entry 4:00pm
Saturday10:00am - 5:00pmlast entry 4:00pm
Sunday10:00am - 5:00pmlast entry 4:00pm

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