About Art Gallery of NSW
The Art Gallery of New South Wales is a major public art museum located in The Domain, central Sydney, adjacent to the Royal Botanic Garden. Established in 1871, it is one of Australia's leading art institutions. The gallery comprises a historic 19th-century building and the contemporary Sydney Modern expansion (Naala Badu). It holds extensive collections of Australian, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, European, Asian and contemporary art, and hosts the annual Archibald Prize.
Visitors guide
Visitors can explore two interconnected buildings - the historic Grand Courts and the modern Naala Badu building overlooking Sydney Harbour - set within parkland near the Royal Botanic Garden. Expect extensive permanent collections including Australian art, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander art in the Yiribana Gallery, European masters, Asian art, and contemporary works, plus temporary exhibitions, the Archibald, Wynne and Sulman Prizes, guided tours, talks, a shop, cafes and restaurants, and harbour and garden views from terraces and outdoor spaces.
Key highlights
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Yiribana Gallery dedicated to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander art
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Annual Archibald, Wynne and Sulman Prizes exhibition
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Sydney Modern Project expansion - Naala Badu building with contemporary galleries
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Extensive Australian art collection from colonial to contemporary