About National Gallery of Australia
The National Gallery of Australia is the national art museum located on the shores of Lake Burley Griffin in Parkes, Canberra, Australian Capital Territory. Established by the Australian Government and opened in 1982, it houses the national art collection with over 155,000 works. It is notable for the world's largest collection of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander art, extensive Australian and international holdings, and its modernist building and Sculpture Garden.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a large modernist building on Lake Burley Griffin housing extensive permanent collections and temporary exhibitions across multiple levels. Interiors include galleries for Australian, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, Asian, Pacific, European and American art. Outside, the Sculpture Garden features landscaped grounds with large-scale sculptures, native plants and lakeside paths. Facilities include cafes, a shop, and guided tours.
Key highlights
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World's largest collection of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander art
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Jackson Pollock's Blue Poles and other major international works
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Extensive Australian art collection spanning colonial to contemporary periods
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Sculpture Garden with works by international and Australian artists on Lake Burley Griffin