About Art Gallery of Western Australia
The Art Gallery of Western Australia is the state's premier public art gallery located in the Perth Cultural Centre in Northbridge, central Perth. Established in 1895 and housed in three heritage and contemporary buildings, it holds the State Art Collection with works from Western Australian, Australian and international artists, including extensive Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander art. It is notable for its free general admission, rotating exhibitions, and role as a key cultural institution in Western Australia.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect to explore three interconnected buildings housing the State Art Collection, including historical and contemporary Australian art, international works, and a significant collection of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander art. The gallery features permanent collection displays and rotating temporary exhibitions, modern gallery spaces alongside the heritage Centenary Galleries building, a gallery shop and cafe, and outdoor areas within the Perth Cultural Centre precinct. Guided tours, talks and educational programs are regularly available.
Key highlights
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State Art Collection of Western Australian, Australian and international art
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Extensive collection of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander art
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Heritage-listed Centenary Galleries building (1908) and contemporary gallery spaces